Design Notes
Notes on creative work, marketing, community projects, photography, and the occasional bit of real life from BRYMA Designs.
The Cobbler Finally Got Some Cute Shoes
The cobbler finally got some cute shoes. After years of putting my own marketing last, I’m giving BRYMA Designs a little overdue attention, with my kids behind the camera and a reminder that **done** is better than perfect. Turns out, showing up for my own business can actually be fun.
What Is a Fractional Marketing Director (and Does Your Small Business Need One)?
You didn’t start your business because you wanted to spend your evenings figuring out marketing. But somebody has to do it, right? Here’s how a fractional marketing director can help you make a plan, get things done, and stop leaving marketing for “when there’s time.”
Case Study: Building a Year-Round Photo Library for Plum Creek County Park
Redwood County needed a way to keep photos flowing without booking a new shoot every time. Here’s how a four-season plan turned one project into a photo library they still use today, plus what it taught me about planning ahead instead of reacting.
What I Notice When I Walk Into a Business: A Graphic Designer’s Perspective
As a graphic designer, marketer, parent, and very visual person, I notice the small details when I walk into a space. From photos, fonts, and signage to how easy it is to know where to go, those choices shape how a business feels before anyone says a word.
My Sustainable Baby Registry: What I Chose for Baby #4
Building a baby registry for baby number four looks a little different: fewer “just in case” items, more intentional choices, and a focus on products that are practical, durable, and thoughtfully made with the planet at the forefront.
Dig It! Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota
I had the pleasure of working with the brilliant minds at the Children’s Museum to assist with the graphic design for the new Dig It! exhibit!
Volunteering at The Grand’s Creativity camp, 2020!
Anyone who knows me knows that The Grand Center for Arts & Culture, holds a very special place in my heart. I am grateful for every opportunity I have to continue to be a part of it! This last week, I was fortunate enough to volunteer at The Grand’s third annual Creativity Camps.
Pandemic Progress: Latest New Website Design!
Take a look at the newly-redesigned website for the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota! Increased functionality, improved UX, and more flexibility were the main goals of this website development project by BRYMA Designs.
Diversity is to be Celebrated, not Feared
The new “Immigration: Becoming American” exhibit at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture is not to be missed!