http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:49:23 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/post/169448/when-to-hire-a-graphic-designer-for-your-small-business/ When you’re running a small business, doing things yourself often comes with the territory. Tools like Canva make it easier than ever to create a social media post, flyer or presentation, and for many everyday design jobs, that may be all you need.But there often comes a point when doing your own design starts costing more than it saves. You may be spending too much time trying to make things look right, struggling to keep your branding consistent, or feeling that your visuals no longer reflec... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:02:01 +1200 http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/#post169448 http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/post/163442/what-is-brand-strategy-5-reasons-its-important-for-every-business/ When you think about branding, your mind probably goes straight to the visual stuff, your logo, colours, fonts, photography and how everything comes together. While all of that matters, there’s something that should come first: brand strategy.Brand strategy is the thinking behind your brand. It gives you clarity around who you are as a business, who you’re speaking to, what makes you different and how you want to be perceived. It creates a clear direction for your brand, helping you make dec... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:23:03 +1200 http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/#post163442 http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/post/164055/what-to-do-when-your-website-doesnt-feel-like-you/ Have you ever just sat there and thought, “My website just doesn’t feel right. It doesn’t feel like me”? Many of my clients tell me this is exactly what they were thinking when they decided to reach out for help. Here are a few things to think about when trying to work out why your website doesn’t feel like you, along with three practical ways to improve it.... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:10 +1200 http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/#post164055 http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/post/163441/brand-design-vs-logo-design-whats-the-difference/ Your logo is an important part of your brand, but it's only one piece of a much bigger picture. Understanding the difference between logo design and brand design can help you make better decisions about how your business looks, feels and communicates.... Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:37:34 +1300 http://www.quirkdesignstudio.co.nz/blog/#post163441