If you haven’t already heard, then boy am I glad to be the person to tell you: Sherman Ave. N will soon be home to Pinch Bakery + Plant Shop! Founded by Amanda Wright and Stef Dubbeldam, the bakery, cafe, and plant shop will be moving into 183 Sherman Ave. N — a space...
behind the brand: designing community fridges hamont
Since joining the Kitestring team in early 2021, I’ve worked on many design projects. Each project that comes our way tells a different story and uniquely engages us, but there is one branding project that really stands out to me: our brand design for Community...
why brand guidelines are important for your business
We recently got a call from our friends at Q. Design asking “Is it possible to make brand guidelines with my existing logo? Is that a thing?” Their lack of brand guidelines was limiting their ability to design social posts, communicate consistently, and onboard new...
hamilton love – around the bay race
Mike’s an avid runner. Whether he’s kicking off a work day or relaxing on the weekend, running 5K is peak “Mike time” and ideal podcast listening. Mike’s always been interested in participating in the Around The Bay race — a true Hamilton tradition. This year, he’ll...
7 steps to plan your 2023 fundraising strategy
Fundraising requires goal setting and strategy. Without a fundraising strategy, you’re more likely to make the wrong asks of the wrong prospects or make donation requests at non-optimal moments. When looking at the year ahead, here are seven steps to plan your...
up your instagram hashtag game
An effective brand strategy connects with your target audience and seeks to reach new people who will benefit from your services and support. Social media is an excellent, cost-effective way to expand your reach, but it requires strategy, thrives on mysterious...





