"I've never worked with a brand designer before. I don't really know what to expect." This is one of the most common things I hear. So let me walk you through exactly what working together looks like — week by week. PHASE 1: DISCOVERY CALL (WEEK 1) Not a sales call — a real conversation about who you are, what you're building, why you started, and where you want to go. I ask a lot of questions. I listen even more. PHASE 2: STRATEGY & DIRECTION (WEEK 2) Before I open a single

(german version down below) A logo is not just a pretty picture. It's the face of your business — the first thing people see, and the last thing they remember. And yet it's something most businesses dangerously underestimate. WHAT A LOGO MUST ACHIEVE Recognisability — It must be unmistakable. Your logo cannot be confused with a competitor's. Scalability — It must work on a business card as well as a billboard. A logo that only works on screen is half a logo. Timelessness — T

(german version down below) Scroll through Instagram for five minutes and tell me what you see. Sage green. Off-white. A serif logo that whispers instead of speaks. A brand that could sell candles, skincare, coaching, or oat milk — and you genuinely cannot tell which. This is the Beige Epidemic. And it is everywhere. HOW DID WE GET HERE? It started with good intentions. Minimalism felt sophisticated. Neutral palettes felt timeless. But somewhere along the way, restraint beca