Summer Content That Builds Your Brand
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Summer Content That Builds Your Brand

This summer, focus on content that does more than fill your feed. Create content that strengthens your brand and helps your audience remember you long after the season is over.

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Ella Langley’s Outfit Formula
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Ella Langley’s Outfit Formula

A breakdown of Ella Langley’s signature outfit formula and how her Southern edge meets modern cool. Explore how her rugged textures, clean styling, and intentional contrasts create a strong visual identity and how you can apply the same principles to build a more memorable personal or brand aesthetic.

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Memorable Doesn’t Always Mean Profitable
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Memorable Doesn’t Always Mean Profitable

Memorable doesn’t always mean profitable. Let’s chat about why recognition alone won’t grow your business, and learn how to build a brand that balances attention with conversion, turning visibility into real, sustainable revenue.

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What's Your Brand's Fin Setup?
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

What's Your Brand's Fin Setup?

Just like fins help guide a surfboard, your brand strategy helps guide how your business moves, grows, and connects with customers. Let's break down what different fin setups can teach us about building a brand that performs.

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The Summer Marketing Effect
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

The Summer Marketing Effect

Break down the psychology behind summer campaigns, from emotional behavior and nostalgia to social visibility and seasonal urgency, and explains how brands can use these insights to create more effective marketing strategies.

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Why I’m Breaking Up With the Beige Brand Era
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Why I’m Breaking Up With the Beige Brand Era

And maybe this is your sign that you don’t have to stay inside the brand box you created years ago either. You are allowed to outgrow aesthetics. You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to crave something bolder.

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Give Design Feedback That Actually Works
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Give Design Feedback That Actually Works

Whether you are reviewing a surface pattern, a logo, a branding concept, or any type of visual project, a structured approach makes your feedback meaningful and effective. Here’s how to do it.

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Common Brand Color Mistakes to Avoid
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Common Brand Color Mistakes to Avoid

If you want a color palette that feels aligned, intentional, and usable, here are some of the most common brand color mistakes to avoid — and what to do instead.

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The Power of Color
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

The Power of Color

When it comes to branding, colors aren’t just about making things look cute — they’re one of the most powerful tools you have to communicate your brand’s personality and values.

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Brand Personality Keywords
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Brand Personality Keywords

If your brand were a person, how would it show up? This list of brand personality keywords helps you define your brand’s vibe so everything from your colors to your copy feels cohesive.

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Why Defining What Your Brand Is Not Matters Just as Much as What It Is
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Why Defining What Your Brand Is Not Matters Just as Much as What It Is

When people think about branding, they usually focus on what they want their brand to be — modern, confident, playful, elevated, bold. And while that’s important, there’s another step that’s just as powerful (and often skipped): defining what your brand does not want to be.

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The Hidden Cost of a Logo You Don’t Totally Love
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

The Hidden Cost of a Logo You Don’t Totally Love

Your logo is not just a symbol; it's the face of your company. It represents your values, mission, and promises to your customers. However, what happens when that logo fails to resonate with your brand?

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Is It Time for a Brand Designer?
Ashley Fonseca Ashley Fonseca

Is It Time for a Brand Designer?

As much as I’d love to work with everyone, sometimes it's just not the right time to dive into a full brand design process. And that’s okay! Here are a few key points to consider before deciding if you're ready to collaborate with a brand designer.

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