The Cost of a Good First Impression
People judge your business before you say a word. Strong branding builds trust fast—weak visuals cost you the chance to prove your value.
Why Established Businesses Still Need Brand Alignment
As your business matures, your brand must evolve with it. If your brand still reflects a past version of your company, it may be time to realign.
Why Brand Investment Matters in the Growth Phase
Still explaining your value one call at a time? At a certain point, your brand has to step in. Learn how branding becomes operational relief during the growth phase.
Early Phase Branding Isn’t About Polish - It’s About Clarity
In the early stages of business, branding isn’t about looking perfect—it’s about getting clear. Learn how to build a strong foundation that grows with you.
When Business Growth Outpaces Your Brand
Is your business growing faster than your brand can keep up? Learn why updating your brand isn’t just aesthetic—it’s essential for scaling sustainably.
Why I Ask So Many Questions Before Designing Anything
Most people think branding starts with logos and colors—but the best design starts with asking the right questions. Discover why strategy, not style, should lead every branding project.
AI-Generated Logos: Why They Don’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
AI-generated logos might look passable at a glance, but they lack strategy, clarity, and connection. Good design is about discovery—not shortcuts.
Branding I Love: Why “Contemporary Retro” Feels So Fresh
Contemporary retro branding is bold, nostalgic, and wildly human. Discover why this vintage-meets-modern trend is resonating—and how it creates lasting brand connection.
Design Isn’t Just How It Looks - It’s How It Translates
Design is more than aesthetics. It’s the craft of translating messy, emotional, strategic input into something that feels clear, aligned, and real.
Branding for Multifamily Developments Isn’t Optional—It’s Strategic
Branding a multifamily property isn’t just about logos. It’s about building a lifestyle, attracting the right audience, and creating a sense of home before anyone moves in.
Your Logo Isn’t for You—It’s for Your Customers
A personal logo might feel meaningful, but that doesn’t mean it’s strategic. Here’s why your brand identity should focus on your audience—not just your story.
A Good Brand Evolves With You
Branding isn’t “set it and forget it.” Learn how one architecture brand grew over time—and why the best brand identities are built to evolve.
Why Cohesive Branding Is a Business Advantage—Not Just a Design Choice
Disjointed branding erodes trust and confuses customers. Learn how a four-phase brand process creates consistency, clarity, and business growth.
Looking Back at 2024: Projects, Pivots, and What’s Next
From 25 new projects to a proposal process overhaul, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what 2024 looked like at Fairbuilt—and what’s coming in 2025.
New Branding Project Kickoff — Designing Alongside Architecture
We just kicked off a branding project tied to an office renovation—perfect timing to rethink identity. Here's how we start every brand: with clarity, strategy, and curiosity.
How Brand Touchpoints Build (or Break) Trust in Your Business
Your brand is more than a logo. From your website to your packaging, every touchpoint shapes how people perceive your business. Here’s why consistency matters—and how to get it right.
Studio Update: Proposals, Photography, and a Graphic Design Side Project
Inside Fairbuilt Design Studio: branding proposals, new photography work, and a graphic design side project in the works. Here's what happened this week behind the scenes.
Building Fairbuilt
An update on Fairbuilt’s move from Eugene to Portland, a shift in content style, and what’s next for branding, website design, and interior projects.