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I recently completed a practice project where I developed a social media strategy for a fashion brand.
Instead of just showcasing the project, I wanted to share 4 practical lessons that stood out to me during the process.
I'm documenting my journey as I grow my skills in social media marketing—one project at a time.
I'd love to hear your thoughts! ✨
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Less than 8 hours. One clear direction.
Great branding isn't about exploring hundreds of ideas. It's about making the right decisions early.
This concept went from brief to creative direction in less than 8 hours.
After 15+ years, I've learned that speed comes from clarity, not shortcuts.
That's what I enjoy most: helping founders find the right direction before a single pixel is refined.
Here's how I usually approach a new brand:
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3. Explore the identity
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4. Build a cohesive brand direction
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How do you approach the first stage of a branding project?
I'm currently available for brand identity, creative direction, web design & development.
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The idea that speed comes from clarity lands, especially with a full direction built in under eight hours. Which early decision removed the most unnecessary exploration from this concept?
Looks very nice and the idea is pretty impressive. My only advice would be for you to add more visuals and short ticklists to the study case. Good work!
