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7 Packaging Design Principles That Actually Work
After creating branding for over 100 clients at Marlo Studios, we've learned something important. Most founders treat packaging as an afterthought when it should be central to their brand experience....
7 Packaging Design Principles That Actually Work
After creating branding for over 100 clients at Marlo Studios, we've learned something important. Most founders treat packaging as an afterthought when it should be central to their brand experience....
The Story Behind Marlo Studios—Two Sisters, One...
Freya and I found ourselves stuck in Taiwan during COVID. Being in the same place during such an uncertain time sparked conversations about starting something together. That something turned out...
The Story Behind Marlo Studios—Two Sisters, One...
Freya and I found ourselves stuck in Taiwan during COVID. Being in the same place during such an uncertain time sparked conversations about starting something together. That something turned out...
AI Mockup Design—Benefits vs Limitations
AI mockup tools promise to revolutionize your workflow, but do they deliver? In Adobe’s article on Benefits of Generative AI they position AI as a creative teammate, not a replacement....
AI Mockup Design—Benefits vs Limitations
AI mockup tools promise to revolutionize your workflow, but do they deliver? In Adobe’s article on Benefits of Generative AI they position AI as a creative teammate, not a replacement....
How We Make Mockups at Marlo Studios
Creating high-quality mockups that designers actually want to use isn't as simple as snapping a few photos and calling it a day. At Marlo Studios, our mockups have a signature...
How We Make Mockups at Marlo Studios
Creating high-quality mockups that designers actually want to use isn't as simple as snapping a few photos and calling it a day. At Marlo Studios, our mockups have a signature...
Brand Typography—2 Fonts Every Brand Needs
After building 100+ brands for clients, we've refined our approach to typography to a system that just works. In this article, you'll discover how to create effective typography systems using...
Brand Typography—2 Fonts Every Brand Needs
After building 100+ brands for clients, we've refined our approach to typography to a system that just works. In this article, you'll discover how to create effective typography systems using...
Brand Colors—Designer's Complete Guide
Most designers think choosing brand colors is about personal preference. They're wrong. Your favorite color might be the worst possible choice for the brand you're designing, and there's a scientific...
Brand Colors—Designer's Complete Guide
Most designers think choosing brand colors is about personal preference. They're wrong. Your favorite color might be the worst possible choice for the brand you're designing, and there's a scientific...