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How to add custom letterhead to Word doc

Check out our tutorial video on one of the most ask design questions of all time, 'How to add a custom letterhead in Microsoft Word". Can't be bothered to watch? Download our premade word document templates.

January 17, 2018

Content creator internship program 2022

We have finally opened up our 1st internship position! We are looking for a content creation enthusiast that wants to gain real-world experience producing content for a creative agency.

July 19, 2022

Our 1st NFT art project

We have added the 1st NFT vector art Illustration on Opensea. This will be part of our Skull Dreams collection. This includes some of our old artworks from the launch of Black Bear Creative. Check the vector time-lapse video. The idea behind this piece is to open up a dialogue about Australia's gambling problem and imagining if the machine could interact with you, it would slap you back for making such poor financial choices. This machine is programmed to always win, no matter who you are, how much you put in and how long you have been playing for.

April 27, 2021

Real life brand identity process EP04 Implementation

Welcome to the final episode of the Real Life Brand Identity Process series. In episode 4 we go through how to implement the new brand identity process. Over the years we have developed a framework called the 4 step brand design process which we will be using to help out our friends at SpaceLab Brazil. This miniseries will show you SpaceLab’s rebrand journey from initial discovery meetings, to concept logo designs and all the way through to the final implementation. So if you are interested in the brand identity design or want to learn more about our framework then stay tuned and enjoy.

March 18, 2021

Real life brand identity process EP03 Refinement

Welcome to another episode from our Real Life Brand Identity Process series. In episode 3 we go through brand identity refinement and dealing with client feedback. Over the years we have developed a framework called the 4 step brand design process which we will be using to help out our friends at SpaceLab Brazil. This miniseries will show you SpaceLab’s rebrand journey from initial discovery meetings, to concept logo designs and all the way through to the final implementation. So if you are interested in the brand identity design or want to learn more about our framework then stay tuned and enjoy.

January 21, 2021

Real life brand identity process EP02 research and visual prototyping

Welcome to another episode from our Real Life Brand Identity Process series. In episode 2 we go through researching, visual prototyping and concept presentation. Over the years we have developed a framework called the 4 step brand design process which we will be using to help out our friends at SpaceLab Brazil. This miniseries will show you SpaceLab’s rebrand journey from initial discovery meetings, to concept logo designs and all the way through to the final implementation. So if you are interested in the brand identity design or want to learn more about our framework then stay tuned and enjoy.

October 30, 2020

Real life brand identity process EP01 Discovery

Ever wanted to know what goes on behind a rebranding project? Or the transformation an organisation takes when changing its brand identity and repositioning itself to focus on a more targeted audience or business direction? Well, come join us as we take you through a real-life rebrand of an organisation that needs assistance to build a professional brand identity system.

September 15, 2020

Stick & Kick - Logo design time-lapse 2020

The purpose of this spec project is to demonstrate how we would apply the 4 Step Brand Design process to a Muay Thai fight gear wholesaler. In this scenario, Stick & Kick is a company created by a professional fighter who also worked as a coach. During his time coaching, he became sick and tired of his fighters injuring themselves in training and before important fights.

August 8, 2020

Design for outcomes

Building a brand identity can be exciting yet confusing. There will be times where you and your design team will need to make design decisions to steer the project in the right direction. We explore why designing for outcomes will bring you a better ROI over aesthetically subjective decision making.

June 19, 2020

Good branding won't fix your bad product

Good branding is not a magical bandaid. It can create more attention for your business. But are your products and services ready to meet your customer's expectations? We explore brand strategy as one piece of the puzzle and how to take a holistic approach to your branding and marketing.

June 10, 2020

Is your brand identity outdated? How do you know?

Is your brand identity outdated? How do you find out? What questions should you ask yourself? Rebranding can be costly, so when is the best time to rebrand? We try to unpack this question for those people looking to rebrand their business in the future.

January 29, 2020