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Logo Brief Checklist

A save-able visual series on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — each card is one concrete, do-this-week improvement.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 1 · Butter & Cocoa

Logo Brief Checklist

A practical cheat-sheet on what to tell a designer before they start your logo, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. This direction works even if you are not a designer. The full set plus a ready-to-send design brief is one click away.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 2 · Forest Floor

Logo Brief Checklist

We broke down what to tell a designer before they start your logo into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 2. One of those looks that never goes out of style. The full set plus a ready-to-send design brief is one click away.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 3 · Plum Linen

Logo Brief Checklist

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. Customers decide in seconds — visuals like this win them. See the whole collection with hex codes and sourcing notes on the site.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 4 · Fuchsia Pop

Logo Brief Checklist

Pin №4 in our series on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. Small detail, outsized first impression. See the whole collection with hex codes and sourcing notes on the site.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 5 · Honey Oat

Logo Brief Checklist

A practical cheat-sheet on what to tell a designer before they start your logo, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. The kind of upgrade buyers can feel but can't name. See the whole collection with hex codes and sourcing notes on the site.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 6 · Clay & Denim

Logo Brief Checklist

We broke down what to tell a designer before they start your logo into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 6. Saving this one for my own rebrand. More like this — plus fair-price notes for hiring it out — on the blog.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 7 · Eucalyptus

Logo Brief Checklist

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. Proof you do not need an agency budget to look established. More like this — plus fair-price notes for hiring it out — on the blog.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 8 · Cherry Cola

Logo Brief Checklist

Pin №8 in our series on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. This is the level of polish customers notice instantly. More like this — plus fair-price notes for hiring it out — on the blog.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 9 · Lavender Greige

Logo Brief Checklist

A practical cheat-sheet on what to tell a designer before they start your logo, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. A small brand can absolutely look this considered. Open the pin for the entire collection and our honest hiring guide.

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Tip sheet 10 · Sea Salt

Logo Brief Checklist

We broke down what to tell a designer before they start your logo into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 10. The fastest way to make your business feel legitimate. Open the pin for the entire collection and our honest hiring guide.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 11 · Tobacco Leaf

Logo Brief Checklist

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. Everything here was chosen to feel expensive on a budget. Open the pin for the entire collection and our honest hiring guide.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 12 · Petal & Brass

Logo Brief Checklist

Pin №12 in our series on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. This direction works even if you are not a designer. The rest of the series is waiting on the site, free as always.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 13 · Indigo Night

Logo Brief Checklist

A practical cheat-sheet on what to tell a designer before they start your logo, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. One of those looks that never goes out of style. The rest of the series is waiting on the site, free as always.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 14 · Matcha Cream

Logo Brief Checklist

We broke down what to tell a designer before they start your logo into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 14. Customers decide in seconds — visuals like this win them. The rest of the series is waiting on the site, free as always.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 15 · Charcoal Blush

Logo Brief Checklist

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. Small detail, outsized first impression. Full collection and the copy-paste designer brief are on the site.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 16 · Cream & Ink

Logo Brief Checklist

Pin №16 in our series on what to tell a designer before they start your logo — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. The kind of upgrade buyers can feel but can't name. Full collection and the copy-paste designer brief are on the site.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 17 · Blood Orange

Logo Brief Checklist

A practical cheat-sheet on what to tell a designer before they start your logo, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. Saving this one for my own rebrand. Full collection and the copy-paste designer brief are on the site.

Logo Brief Checklist
Tip sheet 18 · Sage & Stone

Logo Brief Checklist

We broke down what to tell a designer before they start your logo into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 18. Proof you do not need an agency budget to look established. Tap through for the complete board and where to get it made from $30.

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