How to Use Hand-Drawn Elements in Digital Design
In a digital world dominated by sleek, uniform fonts, hand-drawn elements, and letterforms offer a breath of fresh air, offering a memorable visual experience that can add warmth and a unique personal touch to projects. Whether you're designing a website, branding materials, or social media graphics, hand-drawn elements - from penciled doodles to calligraphic ink ...Blog Post
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When Creative Minds and Marketing Strategies Align
In business, where standing out is the name of the game, one partnership can truly make magic happen: the dynamic duo of graphic designers and marketers. Think of them as the peanut butter and jelly of the creative world - good on their own, but unbeatable together. Here’s why the collaboration between graphic designers and ...Blog Post
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The Art of Storytelling: Turning Words into Marketing Magic
Have you ever been so captivated by a story that you lost track of time, completely immersed in the world created by the narrator? That’s the magic of storytelling in marketing, and it’s an art form that drives brand awareness, customer engagement, and lead generation. Whether you’re crafting a video as part of your marketing …
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Marketing Strategies That Work
How We Use Them to Keep It Fun, Engaging, and Positive What is a Marketing Strategy A marketing strategy is your game plan for getting your product or service noticed by the right people. It’s all about figuring out who your ideal customers are, what they want, and how you can show them that what ...Blog Post
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Lights, Camera, Action
POV: Your company is working with an agency on a video project. You and your co-workers have been asked to participate in a professional video shoot next week. Now what? How are you supposed to prepare for that?! Re-frame the Panic It is entirely natural to feel nervous when a camera is pointed at you …
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From Passion to Inspiration: Hobbies That Spark Creativity
Amidst the hustle and bustle of office life, finding balance and feeding our creative souls is crucial. While our desks might be where the magic happens, it's often outside those walls that our true creativity emerges. Hobbies aren’t just a break from work, they’re a way to supercharge our imagination, problem-solving skills, and overall happiness. ...Blog Post
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Ergonomics In Your Workspace
Many of us here at Uptown Studios began working from home in March of 2020, and not long after that we became 100% remote. After a few weeks of WFH, one thing stood out: I was sitting a lot more, and it was starting to get uncomfortable, tiresome, and boring. I mean, I was sitting …
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Paid Social Media vs. Organic Social Media
Social Media Showdown Navigating Paid vs. Organic Social Media Social media is an ever-changing landscape that can take a lot of work to keep up with when running your own business. On top of all the constant algorithm changes, you have to manage both organic and paid social media strategies. So, how do you know …
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Spice Up Your Life: Refresh vs. Rebrand
Unlocking the Secrets of Refreshes and Rebrands! The Magic Behind The Madness Branding is all about creating a unique identity for your business. It’s the unspoken bond between a business and its audience. Good branding creates positive expectations for your audience, sets you apart from competitors, and helps build relationships with them. Let's dive into ...Blog Post
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