http://mmg/blog/ This is a test of the MMG site blog http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/04/People-watching There are a lot of places to look for inspiration. Julie thinks people watching is a great source. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Inspiration Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:55:44 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/24/Evolution-of-a-logo-concept We get visual as we look at how design concepts come to life. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Volunteer Centre Branding Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:09:06 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/17/The-Big-Picture Starting out thinking big picture is a Diva Design Do. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:19:20 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/11/Creating-Concepts We're continuing our branding series by looking at the creative side of things. Julie Brown Hallman Branding Design Services Volunteer Centre Branding Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:41:06 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/05/Internal-Branding The message you’re putting out internally is important – make it look that way. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Internal Communication Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:57:38 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/10/Explaining-the-rationale-behind-your-design-puts-everyone-on-the-same-page Communicating the "Why" is the key. Julie Brown Hallman Building relationships Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:56:38 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/20/Is-your-design-a-mullet Knowing what you want and focusing on it leads to smart design. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Smart marketing Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:10:15 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/22/Design-Dos-and-Donts Please keep these design tips in mind. We're begging you. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Lists Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:52:17 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/27/The-strategy-behind-design-choices Smart design is smart not because it’s interesting, but because it’s strategic. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Strategic thinking Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:39:53 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/15/Wide-World-of-Colour Colours: they matter. Have you carefully considered yours? Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:30:30 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/02/Design-by-Committee It doesn't need to be a feedback free-for-all. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:04:22 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/31/A-little-everyday-heroism-means-a-lot Sometimes heroes go above and beyond in little ways that really make a difference. Colleen Lipp of the Guelph Public Library is an everyday hero this week. Julie Brown Hallman Everyday heroes Other Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:17:57 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/08/Consistent-design-builds-your-brand Consistent design is a Diva Design Do. Surprised? Don’t be. It’s a not-so-secret weapon this MMG Superhero is happy to recommend and even happier to use. Julie Brown Hallman Branding Design Services Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:33:47 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/10/12/What-I-did-with-my-summer-holidays You could say they were “designed”... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:50:46 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/08/09/A-Diva-Design-Dont If you made it over to our website’s “About Us” section, you’ll know I’m a fan of movies. My husband and I saw the documentary movie, “Oceans” the other night. It’s really good and beautifully filmed. My only critique – as with all movies – is how the title typography and the poster typography aren’t consistent. A cinematic pet peeve and a Diva Design Don’t... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:26:55 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/07/06/The-World-Cup Have you been watching the World Cup? I generally don’t watch sports and don’t play soccer. But I wanted to see what all the fuss was about so I tuned in... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:36:52 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/04/Diva-of-Design My MMG superhero name is Diva of Design, not because I like to throw fits (unless it’s absolutely warranted!) but because I love the very latest of all things design, be it fashion, art, interior and more... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 04 May 2010 11:38:17 -0400