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Steps to Branding a Restaurant: How to Build a Winning Restaurant Brand

If you’re opening a new restaurant or looking to rebrand your existing one, having a clear restaurant branding strategy is essential. In today’s competitive market, great food alone isn’t enough—diners choose restaurants that feel memorable, recognizable, and trustworthy. That’s where restaurant branding comes in. Strong

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Should Franchisees Be Allowed to Use Your Logo?

YES — And Here’s Why It’s Non-Negotiable If you’re thinking about franchising your business, there’s one golden rule you can’t afford to ignore: your franchisees must use your logo — and they have to use it correctly. Your logo is more than just a design

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Menu Design Tips That Actually Increase Spend Per Head

If you’re running a restaurant, you already know your menu is more than just a list of dishes—it’s one of your most powerful sales tools. But many restaurant owners don’t realize how much menu design (not just what’s on it, but how it’s presented) directly

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Make Your Customer the Hero of Your Story

In business, it’s easy to get caught up in talking about ourselves. But the real magic happens when we position our customers as the heroes of their own stories, and our business as their trusted guide. Think about it: every great story has a hero

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Prop House Plants Brand in Article What is a brand guide and why do you need it? by Stellen Design Branding Agency in Los Angeles CA

I Want to Franchise My Business, What Do I Do?

I Want to Franchise My Business, What Do I Do? Crafting a Franchise-Ready Brand The dream of seeing your business replicated across cities and states, even countries, is exhilarating. Franchising offers this potential, but it also demands a brand that’s not only robust but primed

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What is a logo system?

What is a logo system? The last thing I like doing is making my clients feel inadequate by using words like “logo system,” but this is more than a buzzword and is something every business owner should be aware of, so let’s dive in and

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Why Brand Matters: Brand Consistency

Consistency is key when it comes to why brand matters. We have been talking about why brand matters more than ever in today’s world, we have covered decision paralysis, decision fatigue, brand loyalty and now I want to touch base on the importance of consistency.

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Why Brand Matters: Brand Loyalty

What is brand loyalty? One of the most important factors in why brand matters is Brand Loyalty. If you have been following our “Why Brand Matters” article series you are already familiar with how brand impacts people’s decisions making. Building brand loyalty is a sure

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Carolina Van Gilder
Project manager / Assistant
The coordinator, facilitator and scheduler for all Stellen Design projects. She communicates with clients about everything from contracts and payments to design edits and revisions. She helps keep the logistics on point so Stellen Design can live up to their reputation.
Réka Juhász (ray-ka u-has)
Contract Designer

Réka is a Hungarian-born, American-trained award-winning brand designer with over 12 years of graphic design experience. She loves to incorporate hand lettering, tactile elements, or letterpress into her work. She believes inspiration is all around us and that making brands look good is a worthy pursuit in life.

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Creative Director
Jordis is a big believer in continued education. She makes it a point to attend at least four workshops or conferences a year to keep her skill improving. She is also a big advocate for “creative play” and loves to spend her spare time trying new things and learning new techniques.