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June 17, 2024
Tricks of the Trade   •   2 min read

“Don’t stretch the logo” and other more important reasons you should rethink your brand guidelines.

Here at Contrast DesignWorks, when we meet with a new client the first thing we do is ask a lot …
May 8, 2024
Tricks of the Trade   •   5 min read

How to get the most from your agency.

We understand your reality. You’re stuck with shrinking budgets, but bigger goals, and it’s enough to make you …
April 23, 2024
Tricks of the Trade   •   5 min read

The secret to great agency work? The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Creative agencies love feedback. No, really. And it’s not just about singing our praises. We mean all client feedback. …
March 25, 2024
Tricks of the Trade   •   5 min read

Best. Shoot. Ever.

When it comes to having enough fresh images and footage in your brand library, the struggle is real. There’s …
March 6, 2024
Content!   •   5 min read

Everything you need to know about producing content (via animated GIFs).

I’ve been asked many times to explain my approach to content creation. I usually say I’ll do it, …
Stooge Stories 1
February 7, 2024
Agency Life   •   5 min read

Stooge Stories: What’s next? Agency space planning in a post-COVID world.

Eight years ago, when we started Contrast DesignWorks, the playbook was pretty straightforward: if you wanted to be considered a “…
Travel Diary: Amber - Portugal
November 30, 2023
Agency Life   •   5.5 min read

Travel diary: Lessons from my solo travel experience in Portugal

October 6: Err on the side of over-preparation (and don’t drink port on an empty stomach). Today I showed up …
Accessibility best practices
October 3, 2023
Tricks of the Trade   •   4 min read

How to make sure everyone can read your corporate reports

Anyone who has ever released a corporate report knows the work that goes into it. Countless hours and resources compiling …
Say this, not that!
February 16, 2023
Tricks of the Trade   •   3 min read

Say this, not that!

You hold the elevator. You tip well. You call your mom regularly. You’re a good person! The last thing …
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December 21, 2022
Agency Life   •   4 min read

Tales from our brand evolution: How a brand builds culture

One of the top concerns of today’s leaders is employee engagement. In fact, we’ve worked on a variety …