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From concept to clicks: Turning website visitors into loyal customers

Your website isn’t just a digital brochure; it’s your first handshake, your storefront, and often, your best salesperson. But how do you turn a simple online presence into a platform that truly engages and converts, while representing your brand’s personality?At Harbrow Creations, we’re passionate about helping Brisbane businesses make that leap - from a concept in your head to a beautifully designed website that gets real results. With years of experience designing mobile-friendly, easy...

Why it’s the perfect time to refresh your brand: How strategic design can help Brisbane businesses prepare for 2025

As 2024 winds up, many businesses are reflecting on their successes, challenges, and growth opportunities. For our small and medium business community in Brisbane, this is a crucial time to start planning for 2025. One of the most powerful ways to position your business for a standout year ahead is through a strategic brand refresh. A fresh, updated brand can attract more clients, elevate your presence in the market, and set you up as a leader in your industry.But how do you know if your br...

How to maintain brand consistency: the key to becoming unforgettable

You’ve probably heard the buzz in business circles about the importance of consistency — whether in your social media, marketing, or day-to-day operations. Well, same goes when we talk about branding. Maintaining brand consistency helps you create a cohesive, recognisable presence that communicates trust, professionalism, and personality.So, what is brand consistency? And how can you make it happen within your business?...

How to choose the right Brisbane branding agency to propel your business forward

In a city as dynamic and competitive as Brisbane, it’s crucial to find a way for your business to stand out from the crowd. Your brand is the first impression you make on potential customers. So, it’s no secret that getting your branding right is the key to unlocking growth, attracting those perfect-fit customers, and fostering lasting loyalty. Yet, with so many branding agencies out there, how do you know which one will truly make your business unforgettable? When it comes to...

From Vision to Reality: Amino's Journey with Harbrow Creations

Making waves in Teneriffe, Brisbane, Amino is the newest supplement store in the market and has already established itself as a leader in the industry. Hailing from humble beginnings, the store is focused on providing a one-on-one experience for every customer, ensuring they connect with supplements that will fuel their goals. To achieve your personal best, redefine your routine or build muscle quicker, it’s the place to go. With hundreds of products to choose from, the team at Amino are ...

Nonie's Restaurant Rebranding

Founded by Patrick and Shria Florencio, a Filipino couple who met in Singapore, Nonie's is more than a restaurant. It’s an experience fuelled by combined diverse backgrounds, travel adventures and a love of food.With a focus on good, natural meals, one step through the Nonie's door has you feeling as though you've walked into your grandparent's house. Why? Their menu is packed with food from the heart that fuels the mind, body and soul.Beyond this, with a love for the world and the unique natu...

What landing pages are suitable for non-profits?

Landing pages are a fantastic tool for not-for-profits, especially those with certain goals in mind, such as raising awareness and increasing donations. If you're not sure of where to start on your landing page journey, however, it can be confusing.That's why we've broken down some of the best landing page ideas and graphic design techniques for not-for-profits below....

Essential questions to ask your graphic designer before signing an agreement

So, you've spent the time growing your business, and now it's time to really think about branding.After all, this is how to take your business to the next level.While we wish branding was a walk in the park, the whole wazoo can be a bit confusing. This may catch you out if you order a branding kit that is too big or too small for your needs. So, what's fluff and what's the stuff you really need?We've broken it down below to make your life easier....

How to create a timeless logo for your business

When working on logo design, you must focus on your brand's image, theme and message. Above this, however, you must consider how long your logo will 'live.' By this, we mean how long you can use your logo in the market before it becomes tired or needs a change....

You need to ask yourself these six questions before you invest in rebranding

Rebranding is a great way to give your business a breath of fresh air. If you’re in need of a new beginning, or your brand just isn’t resonating with your customers, rebranding is the way to go. However, as Brisbane-based graphic designers, we can tell you that rebranding is not something to take lightly. While it presents many opportunities, it is also a long and costly process that needs to be carefully thought out to pay off correctly.Fortunately, if you are considering the avenue of rebr...

Challenge DV website design

Challenge DV approached us for our website design expertise after noting some flaws in their current website. As a not-for-profit working in the domestic violence support space, they knew how important it was to have a website that could be accessed safely and quickly, which their original site was currently lacking.Some of the key features they requested during our first meeting with them included:A mobile-friendly, responsive designA self-manageable website that the team could update, especial...

The Benefits of Working with a Local Branding Agency in Brisbane

There are many benefits to choosing a local branding agency in Brisbane to take care of all your graphic design needs. If your business is based in this city, then you can’t go wrong choosing Harbrow Creations as your Brisbane graphic design agency. With years of experience and a great track record of going above and beyond for our clients, we offer trusted graphic design and branding services that our Brisbane clients won’t be able to find anywhere else. Here is why your Brisbane-based...

The Role of Graphic Design in Product Packaging that WOWs

Graphic design for product packaging is all about finding a design that will grab the attention of people as soon as they see it. You want people to stop and take notice of your product, yet this takes a lot of creative and strategic thinking to really make your packaging shine through. We are a specialist graphic design agency in Brisbane who love nothing more than helping businesses stand out from the crowd. We work hard to make sure packaging has that “wow factor” that sell...

7 Ways A Graphic Designer Helps Your Business

There are so many ways a graphic designer helps your business, and today, we are going to share 7 of our favourites with you. Because good branding and designs can transform the way people view your business. And by investing in a professional graphic designer to take care of the job, you are investing in a stronger future for your business.Harbrow Creations is a specialist Brisbane graphic design agency where we get to live out our passion of helping businesses freshen up their visual bran...

Thinking about Sticker Printing? Here's what you need to know.

With so many marketing messages out there, sometimes the most discreet marketing tools can be the most effective. In fact, more and more businesses are turning away from large billboards and TV commercials to adopt simpler marketing strategies. One of these includes using stickers on products and packaging, or as a tool for events and trade shows. But, if you’ve never engaged in sticker printing before, where do you start? With over hundreds of options to choose from, it’s normal that y...

Wild Goat Entertainment

A great live music experience relies on much more than the band playing. From an epic venue to the best acoustics in town, every little aspect contributes to creating a space that provides only the highest-quality events. Wild Goat Entertainment (formally Melly Melody Entertainment) has mastered the art of creating bespoke events that leave an impact unlike any other. From music concerts to theatre shows, events and weddings, they can be trusted to create memorable occasions that guests wil...

No Me Acuerdo

Drinking alcohol has long been associated with social events, hanging out with friends and parties; of course. But did you know that the logo design and packaging design chosen by an alcohol brand can determine who chooses to drink it?  This wacky and fun tequila brand, No Me Acuerdo, or ‘I don’t remember’ was all about creating good times and helping people form lifelong memories with their friends; even those memories that are somewhat foggy. Just one shot or mixed drink with t...

Malt Teaser

When you’re looking to step away from life and enter a new world for a few hours; Malt Teaser has just what you need.  Specialising in whisky, cocktails and the most premium meals you will ever eat, Malt Teaser is the high-end jazz bar everyone needs to visit once in their life. Just one step through the doors, and you will feel like you have gone back in time to Scotland when whisky and tartan dominated the streets. With an added touch of live jazz music to accompany your meal, it�...

I stopped tracking my business goals for a month 😱

When I started Harbrow Creations Graphic Design Studio, I became so obsessed with goal setting, motivational podcasts and self-development. Then, I finally cracked...After pushing so hard for months on end, my mood was awful. It would go from high to low on a regular basis. Without overthinking it, I decided to take a break from my graphic design goals for a whole month. This is what really happened....

Nice Buns

From traditional handmade dumplings to slow-braised pork belly bao, this family-owned eatery is guaranteed to make your tummy happy 🤤 ...

Brooklyn Donuts & Coffee Co

Born in Chermside, Brisbane, in 2019, Brooklyn Donuts & Coffee Co specialises in authentic New York-style donuts, speciality coffee and Belgian Mochas. ...

Checklist before hiring a graphic designer for your business

Maybe you’re ready to purchase a well-polished logo. Or maybe it’s time that you get a graphic designer to develop a website that converts.Before you begin searching for a graphic designer who can help elevate your visual brand identity, you must know what you’re looking for. This guide can help you find the right designer to ensure that your visual communication aligns with your long-term business goals. ...

Nomads Eatery

Dylan Kaye - the founder of Nomads Eatery has been passionate about eating well and staying fit for as long as he can remember. However, for the longest time, he noticed there was a gap in the market when it came to finding healthy food that was convenient, affordable and accessible. ...

8 common visual design mistakes in advertising

We all want to run successful advertising campaigns. After all, it’s no secret that they cost a small fortune, right? But when it buckles down to it, unless you have a background in advertising, marketing or graphic design, it can be hard to identify where your campaigns are leading you astray.  ...

The Ridge Restaurant Collie WA

Think of your business as an Olympic-level gymnast (super talented, obviously) and your rebrand is the perfect landing you’re aiming for. You can do all the right moves, twists, turns and ribbon-twirling to impress the crowd, but none of this will matter if you don’t nail the landing.Successfully pulling off a gold-medal-worthy rebrand requires time, communication, research and laser-like focus - all things that we take very seriously at Harbrow Creations. ...