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Jun 26

Case Study – NJ Devils Brand Update Concept

A tried and true approach to rebranding a professional sports franchise is to do it slowly. Very rarely will you ever see the launch of a massive rebrand, completely new logo unveiled, or drastically altered colors. Pro sports teams and their fans are purveyors of heritage. Fans want to see... read more →
  • June 26, 2019
  • Mike McDonald
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Mar 01

The conflicting identities of the snow sports industry

If, hypothetically, your only exposure to elite-level skiing and snowboarding competition was the recent Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, your resulting perception of the sports might be slightly off. The Olympics, after all, aren't exactly a realistic depiction of pretty much anything. For two weeks every 2 years, the... read more →
  • March 1, 2018
  • Mike McDonald
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Oct 14

Rebranding weed – Evolving the cannabis brand

The legal marijuana business is being called the fastest growing industry in the U.S. According to the Huffington Post, "marijuana could become larger than the organic food industry." The potential for growth as a mainstream consumer product is unprecedented. Marijuana already has a substantial following and eager customer base. It just... read more →
  • October 14, 2016
  • Mike McDonald
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Jul 11

Your website is less useful than ever, and that’s ok

Recently I was asked during a video chat if I felt that my company website was an important part of the Ember promotional strategy, and where it fits in with our social media strategy. My answer was a sort of shoot-from-the-hip response but an honest one and also something that made... read more →
  • July 11, 2015
  • Mike McDonald
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Jul 07

Should live streaming be a part of your social strategy?

The popularity of live streaming apps like Periscope and Meerkat is fairly recent, and although live streaming has been around far longer than either of those two products, only this year has it become a viable mainstream option for social media strategies. But is it right for you and your... read more →
  • July 7, 2015
  • Mike McDonald
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About Ember

Ember is the branding design studio of Mike McDonald, specializing in creative brand development and graphic design support. We craft impactful visuals and branded systems that reflect the culture of your company and resonate with fans of your products and services.

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Branding, design, advertising, layout, trade show & event graphics, video production, apparel graphics, sports branding, creative services, brand support, and brand guidelines development.

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Building out a brand goes way beyond the logo. #br Building out a brand goes way beyond the logo. #brandguidelines #brandbook #logodesign #branding #logodesigner #logos #brandarchitecture #adlayout #agencylife #emberstudio #creativedirector #creativedesign #printdesign #needalogo #acadiaenergy #colorpalette #presentationdesign #presentationtemplate #powerpointdesign #powerpointpresentation
Throwback to some custom lettering for a t-shirt d Throwback to some custom lettering for a t-shirt design. #tshirtdesign 
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Every once in a while I have the opportunity to he Every once in a while I have the opportunity to help out a worthy cause or organization, and do stuff like this. Happy to have been given the chance to work with a scout group on their patch design. 
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Mars mission badge design concept. #badgedesign # Mars mission badge design concept. #badgedesign 
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Fight Pro logo design and support graphics & alter Fight Pro logo design and support graphics & alternates. #logodesign 
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Logo design for a specialized video production com Logo design for a specialized video production company focused on preserving family memories. #logodesign 
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Logo refresh (font change and lettering adjustment Logo refresh (font change and lettering adjustments but keeping the overall look similar to previous logo) for an animal feed micronutrient manufacturer. 
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Fictional company logo redesign: NOVA Laboratories Fictional company logo redesign: NOVA Laboratories from the 1986 film #ShortCircuit.
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Departwest badges & t-shirt graphics. #badgedesig Departwest badges & t-shirt graphics. 
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