Journal

Posts on brand design, corporate design, packaging design and brand strategy. Practical, with sources, no marketing speak.

  1. Sustainability Report Design: Designing CSR and ESG reports professionally

    New EU directives require more companies to report on sustainability. Learn how appealing design makes data and metrics readable.

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  2. Wine Label Design: When the Paper Closes the Sale

    How paper choice, foil stamping, embossing, and real storytelling turn a wine bottle into a shelf-closer. A look at German wine regions and what makes labels work.

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  3. Pitch Deck Design for Startups: Winning investors with storytelling and brand identity

    Generic pitch deck templates won't carry you far when raising capital. How a custom-designed deck tells your story, earns investor trust, and actually closes funding rounds.

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  4. Wayfinding and Signage Design: Orientation in physical spaces

    A well-designed wayfinding system guides people to their destination without stress and makes brands tangible in physical space. What modern signage design actually requires.

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  5. Typography in Brand Design: How font selection shapes your brand

    Fonts convey emotions and character. Learn how to select the right typography for your brand design and avoid licensing pitfalls.

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  6. Webflow vs. Framer: Which platform suits your brand website?

    Webflow and Framer have reshaped web design. Here's an honest, practice-based comparison of both platforms — and when each one actually makes sense.

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  7. Corporate Identity and Corporate Design: What they actually mean

    CI and CD get mixed up all the time. Here's an honest breakdown of what separates strategic Corporate Identity from visual Corporate Design.

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  8. Sustainable Packaging Design – materials, processes and examples

    Sustainable packaging design beyond greenwashing – materials compared, printing processes, finishings and practical tips for brands that mean it.

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  9. Logo, Corporate Design and Brand Identity – what you actually need

    Logo, corporate design and brand identity – three terms, often mixed up. What each one really means and which level your company actually needs.

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  10. Branding for Small Businesses 2026

    Branding for small businesses is far more than a logo. How SMBs become visible through smart brand building, with phases, realistic costs, and common pitfalls.

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