Waaaaaay back when I was deciding what do with my life, I had a really hard time choosing between graphic design and photography. I ended up choosing graphic design and went to art school for it, but I've always had a soft spot for photography. Over the last few years as my kids have grown into … [Read more...] about RedBubble
Moving From ZenDezignz to “MauraMcMahon.com”
From Business Brand to Personal Brand In the world of branding and business development, moving from one business name to another can be both risky and challenging - you don't want to lose your tribe. And when you're a solo pro, there's an eternal question about using your own name to develop a … [Read more...] about Moving From ZenDezignz to “MauraMcMahon.com”
Top 5 Questions to Ask a Graphic Designer
The design process is a focused collaboration between client and designer, producing materials that further the vision of the client. At it’s worst, it’s an expensive frustration producing ineffective materials that are a waste of everyone’s time & money. So you don’t fall down the rabbit … [Read more...] about Top 5 Questions to Ask a Graphic Designer
Fire Brew Co. Logo Design
New logo design for a local startup microbrew business! Working with groups of people and trying to get everyone on the same page with design can be really tricky. I approach design from a creative & artistic perspective - which means everything is open to interpretation. … [Read more...] about Fire Brew Co. Logo Design
Unleashing the Power of Your Brand
Having a memorable brand is like wielding a very sharp sword that slices through the noise of a global marketplace. It’s not only a symbol of strength, integrity and power - it's also a very useful tool. Using it freely gives you the ability to cut through the confusion of … [Read more...] about Unleashing the Power of Your Brand
When Your Name Is Also Your Brand
One of the most common issues for business owners is defining their business. This is particularly true for personally branded businesses. An example of a personally branded business would be ‘Oprah Winfrey’. Her name is her business and her personal brand. There’s been a trend in … [Read more...] about When Your Name Is Also Your Brand