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Let’s face it, people don’t like blue food
If you’re designing a restaurant there are certain colors to stay away from, and blue is one of ...
Read Now In honor of National Beer Drinking Day…
In honor of National Beer Drinking Day, and just because it’s Friday, we wanted to explore the art ...
Read Now 4 tips to increase profit with drink menus
Define your liquor cost. Restaurants calculate liquor costs many different ways - some include juices, garnishes, and Red ...
Read Now Establish consistency with a brand handbook
A brand handbook is essential in establishing consistency within a brand. It is an internal document that conveys ...
Read Now How typography influences menu design
In a previous post, we discussed a little bit about how typography can impact a menu, but we ...
Read Now Does your business card talk about you?
You meet a lot of people; attending tradeshows, meetings at Starbucks, going to informational seminars. You get the ...
Read Now The design of wine labels- uncorked
Not everyone is a wine expert, and sometimes we need a little help in choosing a bottle. Do ...
Read Now Establishing a brand image that stands out
A quick quiz (don’t worry, you pass): 1. What’s red, made it so Santa Clause ...
Read Now Wine Tasting- A sensory experience
Tasting wine is a truly sensory experience. From the moment the cork comes out of the bottle with ...
Read Now Creative QR codes
What is it? The Quick Response Code, more commonly referred to as a QR code is a 2-D ...
Read Now Brand Sense
Brand Sense by Martin Lindstrom is a must read for the progressive marketer. Lindstrom focuses on the immense ...
Read Now Menu Covers
In a restaurant, “menu” can mean two things: the food served at a particular restaurant, or the object ...
Read Now A Great Example of Re-Branding: Apple Inc.
At Miss Details Design, we are Apple fanatics. We use Mac computers, we lust over iPhones, ...
Read Now Restaurant’s brands are greatly influenced by front of house staff
Does a restaurant's brand reflect in the front-of-house employees' appearance, attitude, and guest interaction? ...
Read Now What is sensory design?
You may have heard us talking about it, seen it on our website, ...
Read Now Menu Design: You think you’re ordering what you want, but you’re wrong. The psychology and design behind menus
A menu should reflect your business, entice your customers, and increase profits all at the same time. These ...
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Can your logo evoke emotion?
We are constantly surrounded by extreme emotions - from tear-jerking movies in the theater to stories on ...
Read Now Stimulating take on Typography.
Beauty is it's own excuse for being.... so very true. This fun video is not only visually stimulating ...
Read Now Branding Your Business
WHO? You. Everyone! All businesses big and small need a brand. WHAT? A brand sets you apart from ...
Read Now To Outsource or Not to Outsource?
The mere thought of hiring people can cause business owners to sweat. It costs money, time, and businesses ...
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What Does Your Business Card Say Behind Your Back?
The most basic function of a business card is to pass on your information. But your card might ...
Read Now Red Sox Update Their Logo
I just had to recognize the updated branding of a team close to my heart. I became part ...
Read Now Personal Branding
In today's economic downturn it is important to create your own personal brand. I see many people turning to ...
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Menu Design: Pairing Beer with Thanksgiving Dinner
As a wanna-be foodie I not only enjoy cuisine but all aspects of food service - ambiance - ...
Read Now Creative Thinking: Spoon Built Into Packaging
What a great idea! Saw this and had to share: SpoonLidz, the lid is the spoon. Thoughtful design ...
Read Now Menu Design: Pairing Cocktails and Cuisine
Although I am only responsible for the visual aesthetics of a menu I find my self helping my ...
Read Now Evoking a Feeling with a Logo
Another great article from Business week, by David Kiley How Starbucks is using a special brown logo to ...
Read Now Learn from Other Businesses Owners
Real stories from business owners, the lessons they’ve learned, the impact they’ve had, and how nailing down the details helped propel them along the way.
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