Looking at budget, availability, speed, quality, and more — let’s compare freelance designers to design agencies.

A roundup of the very best freebies, education, and script-flipping opinions from Amp’d Designs.

“Branding” is a big term that can sometimes be confusing. Let’s clear a few things up!

Is a subscription to Pantone Connect worth it? YES. Here’s why!

Reasons your logo might be showing up blurry or pixelated on your website or when printed.

Common mistakes in DIY logo design and how to avoid them.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your brand—or if you never really had one—it might be time for an overhaul.

Finding a designer for your logo, branding, or website can feel daunting. Here are the qualities to look for.

Logo design contests for your business can do more harm than good for both you and designers.

Simple, easy design steps you can take yourself while you’re still in the beginning stages.

Is your business ready for custom branding or web design? There’s so much more involved than simply knowing how you want it to look. Here are some tips to figure out if it’s time to take the leap!

A lot of design is certainly subjective, so how do you know if your logo is working? Even with variation in design style, there are a handful of guiding principles that truly strong logos have in common.

After a little break, I’m re-introducing myself and Amp’d Designs, and focusing my logo & web design work around “branding.”

When you work with a designer on your branding, you’ll receive a variety of different file formats for your logo. This guide breaks down what some of the most standard files are used for.

The term “branding” encompasses many things, from design to who your audience is, to how you write. Here’s how strong logo design and cohesive visual branding can help your business.

When it comes to your business, investing in quality graphic design will save you money and time in the long run. Here’s why.

An in-depth look at my personal design process for logo design—including what goes on behind the scenes!