Knowledge Hub

Almost all of the organizations we work with are too small to have in-house designers available to support their day-to-day design needs. That’s why we believe it’s so important for you to hone your own design skills – at the end of the day, the main person responsible for maintaining your own brand on a daily basis is you.

If that’s intimidating at first, have no fear – the good news is that design is a skill just like any other: it can be learned. You only need to know a little bit to make a big difference in the work you do every day. We’ll always be around for advice, and there’s no substitute for a professional brand foundation, but after you’re finished working with us, we want you to have the skills to flourish on your own. Check out our writing below and external design resources at the bottom of the page.

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Design Resources

There are a ton of free and low-cost resources for design out there. We’ve collected a few of our favorites here, but feel free to explore YouTube, Skillshare, or Domestika if you are looking for something else not listed here. We do not recommend using free or low-cost logo design sources – read why here.

This list is just getting started. Have a suggestion for a design resource to add? Feel free to let us know.


Tutorials and Education


Tools, Inspiration, Resources

DESIGN TOOLS

BRAINSTORMING TOOLS

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FREE FONTS

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AI

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