WCAG April 2026 Compliance—Is your website ready?
by marla norton | September 26, 2025 | Branding, Digital Media, Technology, Web Design | 0 Comments
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...
Creativity Is Energy—And Every Business Needs It
by marla norton | August 20, 2025 | Creative Brand Clarity, Creativity, Self-Care | 0 Comments
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...
Why Color in Design Isn’t Just Pretty — It’s Powerful
by marla norton | August 1, 2025 | Branding, Creativity, Design, Digital Media | 0 Comments
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,...
How to Be Courageous & Creative in Work and Life
by marla norton | April 4, 2025 | Creative Brand Clarity, Creativity, News, Resources, Self-Care, The Latest | 0 Comments
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...
Balancing AI and Self-Care for Creative Success
by marla norton | March 28, 2025 | Creative Brand Clarity, Creativity, Design, Self-Care, Technology, The Latest | 0 Comments
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...
Designing for a Better World
by marla norton | February 15, 2025 | Creative Brand Clarity, Creativity, Design, The Latest | 0 Comments
Celebrate a Win with Me! I’ve reached another milestone in my design journey! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve earned a certificate in Design for a Better World from the Interaction Design Foundation. This course deepened my understanding of human-centered design,...