by marla norton | Sep 26, 2025 | Branding, Digital Media, Technology, Web Design
By April 24, 2026, many organizations (especially public ones) must bring their digital content into compliance with accessibility standards. Even if you’re not legally mandated, acting now lets you build a brand that includes everyone. Below is a checklist you (or...
by marla norton | Aug 20, 2025 | Creative Brand Clarity, Creativity, Self-Care
Creative Energy Is Magic We are all creative. But somewhere along the way, too many of us were told we weren’t. Maybe it was a teacher who said your drawing wasn’t “good,” or a boss who dismissed your ideas. Or maybe it’s the cultural story that creativity belongs to...
by marla norton | Aug 1, 2025 | Branding, Creativity, Design, Digital Media
Color is one of the first things your audience sees—and feels. Before a single word is read, color sets the tone, evokes emotion, and tells your brand’s story. Designers don’t choose colors randomly. We select with strategy. Why? Because color impacts perception,...
by marla norton | Apr 4, 2025 | Creative Brand Clarity, Creativity, News, Resources, Self-Care, The Latest
Creativity and courage go hand in hand. Whether you’re running a business, designing a brand, or writing your next big idea, creativity requires us to step into the unknown. And that takes courage. The good news? Courage isn’t something you’re born with—it’s...
by marla norton | Mar 28, 2025 | Creative Brand Clarity, Creativity, Design, Self-Care, Technology, The Latest
I earned two certificates this week—one in Creating an AI Assistant and one in Somatic Foundations. At first glance, they might seem unrelated—but to me, they represent a delicate balance that every creative professional faces. Let’s...
