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A save-able visual series on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — each card is one concrete, do-this-week improvement.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 1 · Honey Oat

Logo Mistakes

A practical cheat-sheet on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. Saving this one for my own rebrand. The rest of the series is waiting on the site, free as always.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 2 · Clay & Denim

Logo Mistakes

We broke down common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 2. Proof you do not need an agency budget to look established. The rest of the series is waiting on the site, free as always.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 3 · Eucalyptus

Logo Mistakes

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. This is the level of polish customers notice instantly. Full collection and the copy-paste designer brief are on the site.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 4 · Cherry Cola

Logo Mistakes

Pin №4 in our series on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. A small brand can absolutely look this considered. Full collection and the copy-paste designer brief are on the site.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 5 · Lavender Greige

Logo Mistakes

A practical cheat-sheet on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. The fastest way to make your business feel legitimate. Full collection and the copy-paste designer brief are on the site.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 6 · Sea Salt

Logo Mistakes

We broke down common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 6. Everything here was chosen to feel expensive on a budget. Tap through for the complete board and where to get it made from $30.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 7 · Tobacco Leaf

Logo Mistakes

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. This direction works even if you are not a designer. Tap through for the complete board and where to get it made from $30.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 8 · Petal & Brass

Logo Mistakes

Pin №8 in our series on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. One of those looks that never goes out of style. Tap through for the complete board and where to get it made from $30.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 9 · Indigo Night

Logo Mistakes

A practical cheat-sheet on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. Customers decide in seconds — visuals like this win them. The full set plus a ready-to-send design brief is one click away.

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Tip sheet 10 · Matcha Cream

Logo Mistakes

We broke down common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 10. Small detail, outsized first impression. The full set plus a ready-to-send design brief is one click away.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 11 · Charcoal Blush

Logo Mistakes

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. The kind of upgrade buyers can feel but can't name. The full set plus a ready-to-send design brief is one click away.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 12 · Cream & Ink

Logo Mistakes

Pin №12 in our series on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. Saving this one for my own rebrand. See the whole collection with hex codes and sourcing notes on the site.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 13 · Blood Orange

Logo Mistakes

A practical cheat-sheet on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. Proof you do not need an agency budget to look established. See the whole collection with hex codes and sourcing notes on the site.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 14 · Sage & Stone

Logo Mistakes

We broke down common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 14. This is the level of polish customers notice instantly. See the whole collection with hex codes and sourcing notes on the site.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 15 · Terracotta Clay

Logo Mistakes

Straightforward, no-fluff notes on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — the exact points we check before any brand goes live. A small brand can absolutely look this considered. More like this — plus fair-price notes for hiring it out — on the blog.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 16 · Dark Academia

Logo Mistakes

Pin №16 in our series on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap — quick visual rundown you can act on this week without hiring anyone. The fastest way to make your business feel legitimate. More like this — plus fair-price notes for hiring it out — on the blog.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 17 · Dusty Rose

Logo Mistakes

A practical cheat-sheet on common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap, condensed into one save-able graphic for busy founders. Everything here was chosen to feel expensive on a budget. More like this — plus fair-price notes for hiring it out — on the blog.

Logo Mistakes
Tip sheet 18 · Olive Grove

Logo Mistakes

We broke down common logo mistakes that make a small business look cheap into steps you can apply to your own brand in an afternoon — version 18. This direction works even if you are not a designer. Open the pin for the entire collection and our honest hiring guide.

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