The Neon Bone Yard
Recently, I was passing through Las Vegas on my way to Utah, and a friend I was with suggested we go to the Neon Bone Yard. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure what this neon museum was all about. At first I thought, “oh…
Reykjavik Roasters: a great little spot!
We love it when we find plain, well thought out shops and cafes. Reykjavik Roasters is just that: a mellow, simple, some may even say hipster, coffee shop that we loved. The logo is minimalistic and well designed, and matches the vibe of the interior…
European Logo Inspiration
Recently I spent two weeks traveling though Europe. Some the cities we covered were Reykjavik, Berlin, Brussels, and Brugge, with a few others in between. I was inspired by so many things, but these are just a few logos and marketing items that caught my…
Creative Menus
If you have been following our blog, I am sure you have seen we are still raving about our finds in Europe. One thing that kept catching our eye was unique and different ways of presenting menus. We saw everything from a few leather bound…
Belgium Chocolate: beyond an art form
Yes, besides waffles and beer, Belgium is world renowned for its chocolate, and yes it’s beyond amazing. More than just tasting great, the Belgians have turned chocolate making into a true art form. On my recent travels to Brussels and Brugge, I was drawn into…
Berlin Street Art To See
On a recent trip to Berlin, I found myself awe inspired by the abundance of talent creating beautiful art throughout Berlin. Not only is there the East Side Gallery, part of the Berlin wall that was repurposed in the ‘90s to serve as canvases for…
Geometric Layering
It’s no secret that graphic design experts are always looking for the next big thing in modern design. Ever since it was introduced by Google’s Material Design, layering shapes and elements in unconventional ways has been a growing trend. This technique is called geometric layering,…
The Unicorn Craze
The Unicorn craze — a trend known for bright, pastel colors, iridescent gems and everything sparkling — made an extravagant entrance into the consumer world this year. The trend has been used by well-known brands, like the Unicorn Frappuccino at Starbucks, but it’s not just…
Is it Time To Change Your Logo?
When people think of branding many undoubtedly immediately conjure up images of logos. A logo is easily the most iconic and striking facet of a marketing campaign, but often times they can be somewhat problematic. While logos are not necessarily moneymakers they are absolutely the…
Facebook For Your Business
At Stellen we often preach the importance of having a strong social media presence to help increase visibility and awareness for your company. Obviously, Facebook may just be the King of social media, so your efforts to establish this presence could start right there. Creating…
The Minimalism Movement
When it comes time to rebrand your company and website every business owner needs to first ask what am I trying to convey and how am I going to do that. There are a number of different styles and methods one could adopt to give…
Spring Has Sprung
Spring has officially sprung and for those of us in Southern California it, for once, actually means something, as we finish what felt like a real winter. Rather than the only change being the temperature jumping from 67 to 72, it might actually mark the…
