Can a Designer Spot a DIY Brand?

Have you ever tried to DIY your branding? We all start somewhere with our business branding and more often than not new business owners opt for the DIY approach, either by drawing a logo themselves or buying a template from Etsy and plopping their name into it, to at least have something to get them going. But what if we told you that there are dead giveaways when it comes to spotting a DIY brand out in the wild? Designers can tell immediately if a business owner has DIY’d their branding because of these 7 common mistakes that are made when attempting the design process yourself. Avoiding these mistakes can give your brand a professional look at a fraction of the budget, that is, until you are ready to get a pro to design something truly custom for you and your business.

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Welcome to the Broadening Horizons Podcast hosted by Catryn & Mike Miller, the designers and developers behind the branding & web design company Sweet Horizon Studio. Come join the conversation on all things business and design as we answer the questions and concerns we hear most frequently from clients and fellow small business friends and as we do a deep dive into online trends and the ends and outs of running an online business. With 7+ years of experience as graphic designers helping fellow creatives and bloggers build their dream online platforms, we're here to give you support in your business journey and share all the secrets and tips & tricks we've learned through the years to help you build the business of your dreams. Pour yourself a cup of something yummy, get comfy, and let's start this thing together!