Category: Graphic Design

Over the years we have learned a lot about brand design and marketing for small businesses. We’ve summarised some of the more important points here. If there’s  anything else you'd like to ask get in touch and we’ll get back to you with our thoughts. Who knows, one day your question may even appear on this page!

Peanuts and Monkeys

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‘Crowdsourcing Logo Design’. Three words guaranteed to get an emotional response from anybody involved in the design and branding industries. Is this reaction justified, or are they guilty of simply protecting their own interests?

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How do I make my branding really stand out?

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Modern technology is truly wonderful. These days anybody can create a business card or brochure and get it printed, set up a website or online presence, write social media posts and develop a ‘brand’ for themselves or their business. How will your ‘brand’ stack up?

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Ten Questions You Should Always Ask Your Web Designer.

10 questions to ask your web designer

How do you start a conversation about a new website? Here are 10 questions you should ask when talking with a web designer.

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Six Ways To Find Your Inner Design Superhero

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Looking to release your inner designer? Here are six points to keep in mind...

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Why You Really Shouldn’t Make the Logo Bigger

A bigger logo doesn't make a better ad

Your business is so much more than just a logo. When placing an advertisement make sure you tell the whole story!

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What does your business card really say about you?

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We’ll start with a couple of simple economic truths. When things are going well businesses have more cash-flow.

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Why mhdesign supports the ‘Red Peak’ New Zealand Flag Proposal

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Firstly, to clarify our position, we don’t believe the current New Zealand flag needs to, or should, be changed.

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Why a logo does not a brand make...

There‘s a lot more to ‘branding’ your business than just having a logo designed. Of course, your business ‘brand’ includes your logo – the graphic representation of your business.

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Six signs that it’s time for a new logo.

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Does the logo that you got the guy who printed your first run of business cards to throw together for you still cut it today?

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