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Is a Script Logo Right for Your Brand?

Remember when you were a kid and you first learned how to write in cursive or read script? You probably practiced your “autograph” countless times before you found a style that you liked. Nowadays many schools don’t require children to learn this, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone out of style completely. There’s a plethora […]

Acronym Logo Meanings that Will Surprise You

Recognize any of these logos? Of course you do—they’re some of the most well-known brands in the world. Many of them are household names but what do they all have in common though? They’re all logos for companies whose name is an acronym, and they’re all logos with the acronym as the logo monogram wordmark. […]

Is a Script Logo Right for Your Brand?

Remember when you were a kid and you first learned how to write in cursive or read script? You probably practiced your “autograph” countless times before you found a style that you liked. Nowadays many schools don’t require children to learn this, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone out of style completely. There’s a plethora […]

Acronym Logo Meanings that Will Surprise You

Recognize any of these logos? Of course you do—they’re some of the most well-known brands in the world. Many of them are household names but what do they all have in common though? They’re all logos for companies whose name is an acronym, and they’re all logos with the acronym as the logo monogram wordmark. […]

New Year, New PODCAST!

For Amber Design, 2021 was very much about setting the foundation for a big growth year in 2022. While Amber prepared for some family expansion, she also made some key business decisions that have and will continue to help the brand of “Awesome Amber” grow to new heights. One of our biggest goals for 2022 […]

Amber Design Receives Clutch Leaders Award

Recently, among 127 firms, Amber Design has been awarded among top companies on Clutch for the graphic design category in Seattle. Clutch is an established B2B reviews platform that helps firms across the globe connect with the solution providers that they need in order to improve effectiveness and increase productivity. To be eligible for a Clutch Leader […]

Amber Design Named a Leading Women-Owned Company for 2020

At Amber Design, we are the perfect one-stop-shop for a company’s visual design needs. We produce high-quality logos, branding and marketing materials to help your business stand out from the crowd. We are excited to be recognized as a woman-owned business on Clutch and I’ve been officially certified by Washington State Office of Minority and […]

Making My Passion Part of My Career.

Click, Click, Boom! Showcasing Photography as a service. For a very long time I’ve enjoyed photography, it’s another outlet for my artistic passions. I love capturing people in the moment, animals in their natural environment, or beautiful scenery I encounter along my many adventures. The phrase “gotta catch em all” sometimes runs through my head […]

Designer’s Curse

Sitting at a restaurant table, glancing over the menu, trying to focus on what to eat and I’m completely distracted by the eatery’s font choices and the severe typography hierarchy issues. Strolling past store fronts, all the while judging the logos on their signs hanging from the walkway covers. Driving down the road, glancing at […]

Making it in the “big” city; Seattle.

How did I go from budding artist to full time independent business owner boss girl? It took time, sweat equity, and a constant drive to be the best version of myself. Growing up, I always enjoyed drawing and painting my friends, household objects, flowers and animals in the small town of Port Orchard, WA. As […]

5 Tools for Achieving Work-Life Balance

What is work-life Balance anyway? Well, let me paint you a picture of what it is NOT: It’s 5:05 PM and you still haven’t closed your laptop. Again. You tell yourself, “30 more minutes to finish this project!” but you know even that means you’re still going to be missing out on quality time with […]

Evolve, or Get Left in the Dust

We live in a rapidly changing world. News stories and trends come and go in minutes it seems. As soon as we get used to the update on our phone we just installed, the next one is ready to confuse us all over again. One minute you and your business may be on top of […]

10 Tips for Selling Like a Pro

I recently did a speaking engagement for Western Washington University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation class. I am honored to give back to my alumni in such a way and would like to share some of those takeaways. Understanding your marketing and sales funnel is very important any businesses success, and the following 10 tips will help […]

Creating the Complete Content Marketing Package for your Website Launch

What should be on your website? Who is it for? What problem are you solving for them? These are all the things I consider when working with my clients and helps me determine the best sales funnel flow, layout and content modules used in a website design. I will also enlist the help of videographers […]

5 Ways to Elevate your Brand Awareness

Your brand is your bond. It is everything your customer sees and touches. It is the total experience. Making the right impression is important to creating a lasting partnership and it’s the little things that can be the most impactful part of that. Your brand tells people who you are, what you do and how […]

8 Foundational Steps to Starting a Business

When I got my business license many years ago, I wish my college would have made this a part of their curriculum, or someone would have mentored me or taught me this. Instead, like many entrepreneurs, I learned on the fly with lots of trial and error and it took “getting burned” a few times […]

Is your brand looking stale?

New year, new you. With the passing of another year, this is a great time to reflect on the last year and set goals for the coming year. As a business, we often gauge our success based on fiscal revenue or growth. Did we meet our sales goals? How much growth have we experienced year […]

Pro tips for young design professionals

Are you a budding designer to be? I vividly remembering being one! Despite being determined and willing to hustle, landing my first job was not an easy task. Looking back I wish I had a mentor give me some simple tips, that may have made it easier to succeed. Here are those tips I wish […]

New Year, New PODCAST!

For Amber Design, 2021 was very much about setting the foundation for a big growth year in 2022. While Amber prepared for some family expansion, she also made some key business decisions that have and will continue to help the brand of “Awesome Amber” grow to new heights. One of our biggest goals for 2022 […]

5 Tools for Achieving Work-Life Balance

What is work-life Balance anyway? Well, let me paint you a picture of what it is NOT: It’s 5:05 PM and you still haven’t closed your laptop. Again. You tell yourself, “30 more minutes to finish this project!” but you know even that means you’re still going to be missing out on quality time with […]

Evolve, or Get Left in the Dust

We live in a rapidly changing world. News stories and trends come and go in minutes it seems. As soon as we get used to the update on our phone we just installed, the next one is ready to confuse us all over again. One minute you and your business may be on top of […]

8 Foundational Steps to Starting a Business

When I got my business license many years ago, I wish my college would have made this a part of their curriculum, or someone would have mentored me or taught me this. Instead, like many entrepreneurs, I learned on the fly with lots of trial and error and it took “getting burned” a few times […]

Is a Script Logo Right for Your Brand?

Remember when you were a kid and you first learned how to write in cursive or read script? You probably practiced your “autograph” countless times before you found a style that you liked. Nowadays many schools don’t require children to learn this, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone out of style completely. There’s a plethora […]

The Perfect Logo #BuildingYourBusiness Series

Today, Amber Energy: The Podcast embarks on a series we think will be appreciated by all business owners, but especially those of you who are just starting out or thinkig of starting a business soon. The #BuildingYourBusiness series will cover topics in-depth that are directly transferable to starting and building a solid business that will […]

Fighting the #WorkingMom Hashtag with Disha Pegu

What’s your definition of a “Working Mom”? Is it simply being employed or running a business while being a mom? What about the work of simply being a mom? Employed or not, all moms WORK. ..which is why we think its time to retire the hashtag #workingmom. In this installment of Amber Energy we talk […]

Acronym Logo Meanings that Will Surprise You

Recognize any of these logos? Of course you do—they’re some of the most well-known brands in the world. Many of them are household names but what do they all have in common though? They’re all logos for companies whose name is an acronym, and they’re all logos with the acronym as the logo monogram wordmark. […]

10 Tips for Selling Like a Pro

I recently did a speaking engagement for Western Washington University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation class. I am honored to give back to my alumni in such a way and would like to share some of those takeaways. Understanding your marketing and sales funnel is very important any businesses success, and the following 10 tips will help […]

Creating the Complete Content Marketing Package for your Website Launch

What should be on your website? Who is it for? What problem are you solving for them? These are all the things I consider when working with my clients and helps me determine the best sales funnel flow, layout and content modules used in a website design. I will also enlist the help of videographers […]

8 Foundational Steps to Starting a Business

When I got my business license many years ago, I wish my college would have made this a part of their curriculum, or someone would have mentored me or taught me this. Instead, like many entrepreneurs, I learned on the fly with lots of trial and error and it took “getting burned” a few times […]

Designer’s Curse

Sitting at a restaurant table, glancing over the menu, trying to focus on what to eat and I’m completely distracted by the eatery’s font choices and the severe typography hierarchy issues. Strolling past store fronts, all the while judging the logos on their signs hanging from the walkway covers. Driving down the road, glancing at […]

Is your brand looking stale?

New year, new you. With the passing of another year, this is a great time to reflect on the last year and set goals for the coming year. As a business, we often gauge our success based on fiscal revenue or growth. Did we meet our sales goals? How much growth have we experienced year […]

What makes a good logo?

Your logo is the foundation and center-piece of your brand. It is an investment that you can have for a lifetime. Nailing this important foundational piece is critical. The font(s), symbol, layout, color(s) and tone tell your consumers a lot about your brand. It can say ‘friendly’ or strong by the color option, it could […]

Pro tips for young design professionals

Are you a budding designer to be? I vividly remembering being one! Despite being determined and willing to hustle, landing my first job was not an easy task. Looking back I wish I had a mentor give me some simple tips, that may have made it easier to succeed. Here are those tips I wish […]

Amber Design Receives Clutch Leaders Award

Recently, among 127 firms, Amber Design has been awarded among top companies on Clutch for the graphic design category in Seattle. Clutch is an established B2B reviews platform that helps firms across the globe connect with the solution providers that they need in order to improve effectiveness and increase productivity. To be eligible for a Clutch Leader […]

Amber Design Recognized as a Global Leader by Clutch!

Mobile web design is a critical component of your marketing strategy. It’s no longer just nice-to-have—it’s rapidly becoming an industry standard. When your business relies on an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly interface, it’s crucial that you find a reliable design partner. Here at Amber Design, we’ve got your creative bases covered. With an expansive knowledge of […]