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Notes from the Passenger’s Side
of your best friend’s ride… but not in a scrubs kinda way.
Your front-row seat to the good stuff where I share all my design secrets, strategy wins, and behind-the-scenes details that help driven small business owners turn their brands into unforgettable ones. From quick brand wins to total website transformations, consider this your no-fluff guide to standing out (while I'm over here obsessing over color palettes + bringing the snacks).
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The Multi-Sensory Brand Experience: Beyond Visual Design
My uncle's shrine to his favorite team tells you everything you need to know about brand loyalty—despite moving to a different city years ago, his dedication hasn't wavered, it’s actually probably grown. It's not just about the logo or team colors; it's about the complete experience that keeps him coming back for more.
As business owners, we often focus on the visual aspects of our brand - the perfect color palette, that scroll-stopping logo, the curated Instagram grid. But creating a brand that turns clients into loyal fans? That requires something more. It's about crafting an experience that engages all the senses and creates an emotional connection that keeps them coming back for more.
Your Brand Consistency Checkup: Signs You’ve Outgrown Your DIY System
Like that 10-year passport you set and forget, your brand often gets put on autopilot. But here's a little reality check: just as life keeps moving (hello, January that somehow felt like 42 days!), your business keeps evolving. And sometimes, that trusty DIY brand system you created when you started isn't keeping pace with where you're headed.
Common Signs Your Brand Needs Attention
You know that feeling when you open your closet and nothing quite goes together? That's exactly what's happening with many established businesses' brands. Your social media has somehow become a patchwork quilt of different styles, while your website is giving off major 2020 vibes (and not in a good way).
How Your Font Choices Are Secretly Speaking to Your Clients [aka Typography Psychology]
Listen, I know picking fonts might seem like the least exciting part of your brand journey, [especially compared to your gorgeous brand photos].
But here's the thing – your typography is literally doing the talking for your brand, even when you're fast asleep.
Planning Your Brand Photoshoot: A Complete Guide to Authentic Visual Storytelling
In today's visual-first world, your brand photography is often the first impression potential clients get of you and your small business, so let's make it count!
Which is why it’s important to go beyond the logo when you’re creating your brand as a whole. A cohesive visual presence builds the trust that turns browsers into buyers. But how do you create photos that not only look professional but authentically represent your brand?
Brand Voice Success: How to Stop Sounding Like Everyone Else
Pop quiz time: Does your website sound like YOU, or does it sound like every other [your industry] small business website out there?
You know what I mean – those same old phrases that make your eyes glaze over faster than a Monday morning meeting.
Beyond the Logo: Creating a Brand Experience That Takes Your Business Places
Let's bust a myth real quick: Your brand isn't just a pretty logo slapped on your website. Shocking, I know! 😉
It's the entire experience you create – from that first Instagram scroll to the moment someone hits "book now" on your site.
Brand Guidelines: What Are They + Why Do I Need Them
Ever had a designer chat your ears off about the importance of brand guidelines [hi, it’s me], leaving you scratching your head? Well, I’m here to simplify it for ya!
So, what exactly are these mystical Brand Guidelines? Think of them as the treasure map to your brand's kingdom. They're like magic rules that cover everything from logos to colors, ensuring your brand sparkles with a consistent and rock-solid identity.
What [the heck] is a Brand Touchpoint?
You hear it said on social media, but what exactly is a brand touchpoint? In the world of branding, touchpoints are those magical moments where our brand connects and captivates. They are the bridge between our brand’s vision and the eyes of our audience.
How to Discover Your Brand Voice
Have you ever wondered why having a unique brand voice is crucial for your success?
Let me tell you, it's the MAIN ingredient that sets you apart from the crowd and leaves a lasting impression on your audience. Your brand voice reflects your values, vision, and unique identity. So, let it shine and captivate your audience!
Ready to dive into why finding your brand voice is a game-changer, along with 4 invaluable tips to help you uncover it then download the free Brand Personality Cheat Sheet below to get started.
Unlocking Success: The Power of Brand and Design Consistency
I’ve talked about this often in my posts, with my friends + clients, here’s the thing is, keeping it consistent in your branding and design can seriously shape how your ideal clients, both now and in the future, perceive and value you.
Picture this → you're on the hunt for a fresh fitness routine, so you dive into Pinterest. You stumble upon someone whose mission perfectly aligns with your goals. After checking out a couple of videos, you're totally vibing with their teaching style and methods.
What's your next move?
Brand Identity vs. Brand Image
Brand Identity and Brand Image - when they’re aligned, they can go a long way in building trust and positive word of mouth for your company, your brand, and your reputation...but when they’re not, it can lead to some major customer issues and it’s something you want to fix ASAP.
Why Brand Identity is Important
Have you ever come across a brand that left an unforgettable impression on you? One that made you feel a connection beyond just a product or service? Every day in my work here at Letters + Lines, I see the difference that a well-done brand identity can have. So today, I want to dive deep into the significance of brand identity and how they play such an important role in the success of any business.

Hey! I’m Jodi
Your Detail-Obsessed Co-Pilot for the Brand Journey Ahead
With my obsession for detail and love for seeing the bigger picture, I'll be your strategic navigator who transforms Pinterest dreams into profitable reality. I'm fully invested in your journey—I won't hop out of the car until we reach your final destination (but not in the driving behind a log truck kind of final destination—IYKYK).
Your standout brand can still feel authentic, oozing with personality, and your business growth shouldn't cost you that precious game night.
Combining my heart for small business and eye for the bigger picture, you'll get purpose-driven design that works as hard as you do—no cookie-cutter visuals here. Picture closing your laptop before dinner, knowing your brand is still out there turning heads and attracting the dreamiest clients who pay your worth, all while you get to focus on what matters most.
Between the Lines Newsletter — Your Weekly Brand Accelerator
Are you a driven business owner who dreams of ‘that could be my brand!’ moments?
Join me for weekly ramblings every Thursday packed with actionable design wisdom you can actually use to level up your brand [without the endless YouTube tutorials], fresh inspiration to keep you dreaming bigger, and a lil behind-the-scenes adventures of a creative entrepreneur
Think of it as coffee dates with your detail-obsessed creative friend who always has your back [and probably too many puns + dad jokes]!