Jen SchmaltzJan 7, 20212 minPantone 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.
Jen SchmaltzApr 16, 20202 min5 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 SchmaltzFeb 12, 20203 minLOGO 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 SchmaltzMay 1, 20192 minMakers 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 SchmaltzMar 29, 20193 minNever 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 SchmaltzMar 4, 20193 minBrand Self-careWhile 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 SchmaltzDec 4, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 08I'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 SchmaltzNov 2, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 0736 Shades of – warm, cozy, inviting – GRAY Oooooh, I love me my neutrals! And this palette, inspired by some oh-so rainy November days...
Jen SchmaltzOct 1, 20184 minA 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 SchmaltzJul 11, 20185 minBoutique 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 SchmaltzJun 21, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 06Summmahhh time, summahh time, sum-sum-summah-time... Summer's hues are rich with memory and ripe with meaning. Ruby red strawberries that...
Jen SchmaltzMay 22, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 05Unplugging 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 SchmaltzMay 11, 20183 minI 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 SchmaltzMay 3, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 04Yellow! The colour of happiness and optimism, of enlightenment and creativity, sunshine and spring. Yeeeeeee-hah! Spring 2018 has finally...
Jen SchmaltzApr 23, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 03It's the simply beautiful things that feed our creative souls. In textures smooth, feathery, foamy or rough and colours soft, neutral,...
Jen SchmaltzApr 16, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 02Rainy days and Mondays always get me down... except when I look to them for some watery and wonderful Palette Play design inspiration. If...
Jen SchmaltzApr 11, 20181 minPalette Play - Vol. 01Inspiration is absolutely everywhere: from the petals of a rose to the graffiti in an alley way.