Blog

Our blog is a collection of content and ideas that inspire us, trends that move us, latest work and tips we’ve picked up along the way.

Sketching Ideas for DJ E-Rock’s Logo Design

R1 News
As a DJ, your logo represents you on all of your flyers, merchandise and mixtape covers, so it really is worth getting it right the first time. Check out this sketch from the first phase of logo samples we came up with for DJ E-Rock.

ChosenFewDJs.com gets a Dope New Design

R1 News
We're thrilled to launch a brand new website for Chicago’s legendary house music collective Chosen Few DJs 🍾 Take a look at how we featured the Chosen Few brand front and centre, enhancing their connection with fans.

How to Get the Logo Your Business Needs

Small Business Branding
Your business’ success relies in part on its ability to establish itself as a trustworthy and preferred brand. Given the reach of a logo, and considering what’s at stake, your logo design is a worthy investment.

10 Business Lessons from Notorious B.I.G.

Inspiration
We flipped Biggie’s “Ten Crack Commandments” into business tips any entrepreneur can relate to.

Taco Tuesdays at San Patricios

R1 News
San Patricios new Taco Tuesdays event series gets a vibrant, eye-catching flyer to create awareness and generate buzz. Custom flyer designs are a crucial tool for any event promotion campaign - take a closer look at how we got the message across with creativity and ease.

Logo Design for DJ James Dixon

R1 News
Our logo design for DJ James Dixon nails contemporary style with throwback flair. We had a lot of fun working through concepts based on James' brief, and have ended with an emblem logo that perfectly captures his laid back vibes and love for music. 

NYC DJ Omari Toomer Steps His Brand Up

R1 News
New York DJ Omari Toomer is a veteran, with residencies at chic venues like Vandal NYC, Paul's Baby Grand, and Freehold BK to name a few. Omari had just wrapped a photoshoot and needed a new EPK to showcase his photos, bio, resume and client list. Take a look at what we delivered.

The 1980’s Apple Collection

Inspiration
The Apple we know today might be known for its minimalistic aesthetic now, but there was a time when that wasn't true. So brace yourself and pop your collar; we're about to take a trip to the 80s.

Infographic Design for Community Matters

R1 News
Always feels good to be able to put our design skills towards a worthy cause - check out a detail from our infographic for Community Matters. ⠀

6 Ways to Persuade Effectively

Marketing
Persuasive people have an uncanny ability to get you leaning toward their way of thinking. Their secret weapon? They get you to like more than their ideas; they get you to like them.

DJ Yo Yolie’s New EPK Design

R1 News
Yolie loved the first press kit we designed for her, and returned two years later for a refresh. She had just wrapped a photo shoot capturing high energy live shots of her performing, and was excited to update her promotional materials. Take a closer look.

#TBT to Our Logo Design for DJ Dolo

R1 News
You can’t build a brand without a logo. Your identity is visually expressed through your logo - think of your logo as your signature. A logo is an important branding decision. Partner with a designer to get started on yours today. 

Flyer Design for Retro Saturdays at Remys

R1 News
Bright neon pops of colour create a nostalgic retro vibe in our latest flyer design for Santa Rosa's Remys Nightclub. Themed flyers are a brilliant way to set the vibe for your party. Check out this detail shot from our design! ⠀

DJ Bangarang’s New Press Kit Design

R1 News
One of the most strategic pieces of promotional material is your Electronic Press Kit. Take a look at our design for DJ Bangarang.

37% of website visits come from mobile

Web Design
We build websites that look dope on both desktop and mobile. Check out our design for Chicago’s legendary house music collective Chosen Few DJs! ⠀