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The Cost of a Good First Impression
Branding, Website Brad Phillips 6/13/25 Branding, Website Brad Phillips 6/13/25

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.

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Why Established Businesses Still Need Brand Alignment
Branding Brad Phillips 6/11/25 Branding Brad Phillips 6/11/25

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.

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Why Brand Investment Matters in the Growth Phase
Branding Brad Phillips 6/9/25 Branding Brad Phillips 6/9/25

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.

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Early Phase Branding Isn’t About Polish - It’s About Clarity
Branding Brad Phillips 6/6/25 Branding Brad Phillips 6/6/25

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.

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When Business Growth Outpaces Your Brand
Branding Brad Phillips 6/4/25 Branding Brad Phillips 6/4/25

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.

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Why I Ask So Many Questions Before Designing Anything
Branding, Website, Interior Design Brad Phillips 6/2/25 Branding, Website, Interior Design Brad Phillips 6/2/25

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.

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AI-Generated Logos: Why They Don’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
Branding Brad Phillips 5/30/25 Branding Brad Phillips 5/30/25

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.

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Branding I Love: Why “Contemporary Retro” Feels So Fresh
Branding Brad Phillips 5/28/25 Branding Brad Phillips 5/28/25

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.

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Design Isn’t Just How It Looks - It’s How It Translates
Branding, Website Brad Phillips 5/26/25 Branding, Website Brad Phillips 5/26/25

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.

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Branding for Multifamily Developments Isn’t Optional—It’s Strategic
Branding, Website Brad Phillips 5/23/25 Branding, Website Brad Phillips 5/23/25

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.

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Your Logo Isn’t for You—It’s for Your Customers
Branding Brad Phillips 5/21/25 Branding Brad Phillips 5/21/25

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.

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A Good Brand Evolves With You
Branding, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/14/25 Branding, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/14/25

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.

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Why Cohesive Branding Is a Business Advantage—Not Just a Design Choice
Branding, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/9/25 Branding, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/9/25

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.

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Looking Back at 2024: Projects, Pivots, and What’s Next
Branding, Website, Interior Design, Photography, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/7/25 Branding, Website, Interior Design, Photography, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/7/25

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.

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New Branding Project Kickoff — Designing Alongside Architecture
Branding, Interior Design, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/2/25 Branding, Interior Design, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 5/2/25

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.

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How Brand Touchpoints Build (or Break) Trust in Your Business
Branding, website, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 4/30/25 Branding, website, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 4/30/25

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.

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Studio Update: Proposals, Photography, and a Graphic Design Side Project
Branding, website, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 4/28/25 Branding, website, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 4/28/25

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.

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Building Fairbuilt
Branding, website, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 4/25/25 Branding, website, Building Fairbuilt Brad Phillips 4/25/25

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.

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What makes a good logo?
Logo, Branding Brad Phillips 4/28/22 Logo, Branding Brad Phillips 4/28/22

What makes a good logo?

What makes a good logo?

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Branding your Engineering Firm.
Engineer Brad Phillips 4/28/22 Engineer Brad Phillips 4/28/22

Branding your Engineering Firm.

Here’s why your Engineering Firm needs to focus on Branding.

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