Jen Schmaltz
Pantone lets the sun shine in... in 2021!
THREE CHEERS FOR THE PANTONE COLOR(S) OF THE YEAR 2021: Ultimate Gray + Illuminating.This pleasing partnership is what the world needs now.
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Jen Schmaltz
- Apr 16, 2020
- 2 min
5 Colour palettes you can totally "borrow"
5 inspirational colour palettes with corresponding HTML codes for the colourful kick in the pants you need for your next project!
Jen Schmaltz
- Feb 12, 2020
- 3 min
LOGO VARIATIONS... and why you need 'em!
A logo variation does not mean completely different logos, but distinct versions to make you shine in every possible branding situation.
Jen Schmaltz
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
Makers Gonna Make... Merch!
Branded merchandise doesn't have to be generic. And it certainly shouldn't be boring or (gasp) ugly! At least not on my watch Case in...
Jen Schmaltz
- Mar 29, 2019
- 3 min
Never Mellow... YELLOW!
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHT | CASE STUDY Branding + Web Design for Jon Charron Home Transformations Yellow. Not one of my usual go-to shades, but...
Jen Schmaltz
- Mar 4, 2019
- 3 min
Brand Self-care
While I might be my own boss, I am not always my number one client. Finding that precious block of 'brand me-time' often leaves me doing...
Jen Schmaltz
- Dec 4, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 08
I'm dreaming of a PINK Christmas! Sorry trad-sters, my penchant for pink doesn't take a break during December! Hues of rose, blush,...
Jen Schmaltz
- Nov 2, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 07
36 Shades of – warm, cozy, inviting – GRAY Oooooh, I love me my neutrals! And this palette, inspired by some oh-so rainy November days...
Jen Schmaltz
- Oct 1, 2018
- 4 min
A Whole Lotta Thankful!
I'm hopping on the season of gratitude bandwagon and taking stock of the great stuff in my little designer life. Clarification! Designer...
Jen Schmaltz
- Jul 11, 2018
- 5 min
Boutique Schmoutique!
What's in it for you... when you choose a small (but mighty) boutique design studio? I've gotta' be honest, I struggled with the word...
Jen Schmaltz
- Jun 21, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 06
Summmahhh time, summahh time, sum-sum-summah-time... Summer's hues are rich with memory and ripe with meaning. Ruby red strawberries that...
Jen Schmaltz
- May 22, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 05
Unplugging always inspires me. Plus we get zero bars at the family cottage. Although I'm back at my desk after a weekend away, the...
Jen Schmaltz
- May 11, 2018
- 3 min
I Heart You WIX!
Let me start by saying that I am not – first and foremost – a web designer. Phew, I said it. It feels good to have that out of the way. I...
Jen Schmaltz
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 04
Yellow! The colour of happiness and optimism, of enlightenment and creativity, sunshine and spring. Yeeeeeee-hah! Spring 2018 has finally...
Jen Schmaltz
- Apr 23, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 03
It's the simply beautiful things that feed our creative souls. In textures smooth, feathery, foamy or rough and colours soft, neutral,...
Jen Schmaltz
- Apr 16, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 02
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down... except when I look to them for some watery and wonderful Palette Play design inspiration. If...
Jen Schmaltz
- Apr 11, 2018
- 1 min
Palette Play - Vol. 01
Inspiration is absolutely everywhere: from the petals of a rose to the graffiti in an alley way.