CREATIVE TOOLBOX • A VISUAL DIARY
Shared reflections — inspirations, insights, fun facts, or tips — gleaned from our spirited journey
through the worlds of communication and design
Examples of CXD’s Own Brand Design & Work of Others
Illustration
As Central Park goes yellow with daffodils abloom (and some kind of yet-to-be-identified flowering shrub) our hometown bakery celebrates the season — and color — with a new lemon cookie.
Levain’s whimsical use of illustration is...
Name
Thrive Causemetics is a great name for a purpose-based brand claiming to be “bigger than beauty” with the promise “for every product purchased, we donate to help communities thrive.”
Senseless Loss
Recent challenges notwithstanding, Twitter, the entrepreneurial prodigy, is nothing short of amazing: a global, grassroots communication platform sprung forth from nothing, a joyous brand experience complete with...
Pronouns
Spotted around the corner at our local “thrifting” retailer. Supporting DEI — with a twist.
Name
Ring is famous for being rejected by Shark Tank and then selling to Amazon five years later. The company was founded by Jamie Siminoff in 2013 as Doorbot, which he pitched to the “Sharks” that very same year. Renamed ring...
Small Business Day
Today is National Small Business Day. Here’s to entrepreneurs, socialpreneurs, ecopreneurs — all things “preneur”! Those fearless founders* among us who see a better world, a better way, and are doing amazing things to make it happen.
Light
The Kings lost to the Warriors yesterday in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, but Sacramento’s “Light The Beam” rallying cry inspired city, team, and fans throughout a winning season. A valiant purple beam shines upward...
Brand Refresh
Tool #165
Illustration
Tool #163
Team Audio
Tool #161
Sub- or Co-Brand?
Tool #159
Social Responsibility
Tool #160
Sponsorship
Tool #158
Anniversary
Tool #157
Photography
Tool #154
Ginormous Letters
Tool #145
Adhered Banner
Tool #142
Typography
Tool #141
Brand Legacy
Tool #140
Drone Video
Tool #139
Walking Billboard
Tool #138
Solo Symbol • 5
Tool #135
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