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How Do I Commission A Mural? Tips from a Mural Artist in Nebraska.
Looking for a mural artist in Nebraska? Here I am. I'll give you 6 easy steps to commission a mural for your space.

Jeanette Johnson
Feb 9, 20244 min read


What are free logo makers and how are they hurting your brand?
How free logo sites, like LogoGenie and Canva, are setting your brand up for failure. You've decided you need a logo. You're a small...

Jeanette Johnson
Jan 13, 20235 min read


What is the 2021 Pantone Color of the Year and how is it being used so far?
What is the 2021 Pantone Color of the Year? How is it being used thus far? Let's look at how designers are using the 2021 color of the year.

Jeanette Johnson
Jan 13, 20233 min read


Design Trends That Will Boost Your Brand In 2021
Visual trends that are making an impact for 2021. It’s two thousand twenty one. A whole new year with new trends. In this article I’m going to give a brief rundown on the visual trends I see taking off this year! At the end of 2020 we saw some large brands move toward a simpler look while implementing retro feeling typography and colors. There were some hits and some misses on all fronts but these simpler logos are a nice switch. I also see a lot of large-bodied typefaces com

Jeanette Johnson
Jan 13, 20233 min read


How I Became A Freelance Graphic Designer.
How I decided to become a graphic designer and my journey from a full-time, in-house position to a self-employed freelance graphic designer.

Jeanette Johnson
Jan 13, 20235 min read


How To Take Criticism
Everyone is subject to criticism every now and then. Being in a field where so much is subject to the tastes and views of others...

Jeanette Johnson
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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