Tips to Start Your Own Design Studio
Thinking of starting your own design studio? Here’s your guide to launching with purpose: from branding and portfolio strategy to pricing and client systems.
Why Storytelling Still Matters in Design
Discover why storytelling still matters in design, and how it can turn your work from just “looking good” to truly resonating with people.
How to Make Your Brand Stand Out: Visually and Strategically
Learn how to build a brand that stands out through powerful storytelling, bold visual identity, and cohesive design strategy.
AI and the Creative Industry: A Raw Perspective for the Next 5 Years
AI is no longer futuristic tech. It’s here, it’s now, and it’s already shaking up how creatives work.
6 Ways a Mascot Makes Your Brand Story Powerful
POSTED IN Design WRITTEN BY Handoko Lun DATE A mascot is more than just a cute face; it’s a strong tool that helps tell your brand’s story and connects with people. Aside from a catchy slogan or a sleek logo, a friendly face is often the key to get your brand noticed. The main idea […]
5 Effective Color Palettes for Tech Brands
POSTED IN Design WRITTEN BY Handoko Lun DATE Have you ever noticed how certain color palette dominate the tech landscape? From the cool blues of Facebook to YouTube’s red and Android’s green, these colors play a powerful role in branding and conveying complex ideas about a company’s values, such as trustworthiness (blue) or innovation (green). […]
Must-Have Designer Skills for 2025: More Than Just Design!
In 2025, designers must go beyond technical skills to meet the industry’s growing demands. Strategic thinking, clear communication, and collaboration are now essential for success.
How I Found the Top 1% of Designers for NTMY
Hiring the right designer is crucial for any company that values creativity and innovation. I’ve recently gone through the process of filtering thousands of designer applicants for my company, NTMY.io, and I’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way.
The Truth About Why Design Matters for Your Business
Many people think that graphic design is just an add-on, something extra to make things look pretty. It’s often seen as a matter of taste, and unfortunately, it’s sometimes regarded as optional. But is it really?
The Design Dilemma: Big Budget, Little Impact?
So, you’ve splurged on design but feel like it’s barely making a dent in your business performance? Welcome to the club. In the cutthroat world of business, everyone’s looking to get ahead with the resources they have, design included.
Rekap Nice Talk #4: Cara Membuat Visual Identity yang Menarik untuk Brandmu
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE Bayangkan jika bisnismu tidak memiliki sebuah wajah, apa yang akan orang lain akan lakukan saat melihatmu? Mereka tidak mungkin atau bahkan merasa takut untuk mengajakmu bicara. Analogi itu sama halnya dengan wajah pada brand. Jadi, kembangkan visual identity yang menarik untuk memberikan wajah terbaik pada bisnismu. Visual […]
Mengelola Media Sosial Memang Sulit, Tapi Tetap Bisa Profit
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE Di era yang serba modern ini, semua orang terhubung melalui media sosial. Namun, banyak brand yang belum menyadari bahwa kita dapat mengais profit dari media sosial. Hal ini disebabkan masih banyak yang belum mengetahui bagaimana cara mengelola media sosial dengan baik dan benar agar hasilnya optimal. Tapi […]
Rekap Nice Talk #3: Maksimalkan Kualitas Desain 101
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE Pengerjaan desain adalah sebuah proses kolaborasi. Bukan hanya soal desainer memenuhi keinginan dan ekspektasi klien, tapi juga bagaimana klien bisa mengarahkan desainer dengan tepat. Untuk melancarkan proses pengerjaan desain, tentunya kedua pihak harus bekerja sama menggapai tujuan yang sama. Oleh karena itu, tim desainer harus mampu melakukan […]
Mengapa Semua Brand Perlu Visual yang Konsisten?
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE Salah satu fenomena yang membuktikan bahwa brand-mu sukses adalah ketika dikenali oleh khalayak. Saat brand-mu sudah melekat di benak dan pikiran mereka, maka dapat dipastikan itu akan menjadi satu-satunya yang dipercaya masyarakat. Bagaimana cara melakukannya? Poin ini hanya bisa dicapai dengan mewujudkan visual yang konsisten di semua […]
Hemat Waktu dengan Proses Desain Efisien
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE Setiap perusahaan membutuhkan desain sebagai sarana komunikasi yang efektif kepada konsumennya. Namun, bagaimana jika kebutuhan desain tersebut datang dari berbagai cabang dan divisi? Perusahaan tentunya membutuhkan bantuan yang besar untuk memenuhinya. Apakah dengan merekrut in-house designer saja cukup untuk menjadi solusi jangka panjang? Jawabannya adalah tidak. Tanpa […]
How to Choose Social Media Platform and Design It for Your Business
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE Social media makes it easier for businesses to reach customers and interact with them to promote their products. However, the design decides whether it will attract customers’ desires to buy or use the product. With a design that matches your brand identity and engages, your business will […]
Achieve Your Business Goals through an Awesome UI/UX Design
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE There are millions of websites and applications in this massively digitalized world. But, there is one crucial thing that we must master; we need to be able to craft the best website and application features through UI/UX design. What is UI anyway? User Interface (UI) is an […]
What’s More Important in UI/UX Design: Functionality or Aesthetics?
The truth is that functionality and aesthetics are equally crucial to UI/UX design. A good aesthetics will provide a great experience and make users trust your business. On the other hand, a functional design makes it easier for users to engage and take actions such as registration or purchase. This article shows how the two […]
Content Pillars are the Foundation of Your Instagram Posts
POSTED IN Marketing WRITTEN BY Nay Madani DATE In the digital and social media world, there are numerous ways to optimize Instagram. For example, many brands create content pillars and hashtags or utilize the app’s features to boost engagement. But you need to know that optimizing Instagram is very important. Hootsuite mentioned that Instagram has […]
Design and Content Writing Are a Pair of Perfection
Everyone looks at content for information or just to be entertained. However, it can only be enjoyed well by combining good content writing and design. Designers are in charge of making the content interesting to look at, while content writers create the content accessible for the audience to understand. So, let’s explain why design and […]