Logo & Brand Identity Designer Nela Dunato

Logo & brand identity designer Nela Dunato

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The Human Centered Brand by Nela Dunato

The Human Centered Brand

A Practical Guide to Being Yourself in Business

I wrote down everything I think small business owners and creatives should know about branding. The result is this comprehensive guide that helps you grow meaningful relationships with your clients and your audience.

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Fresh from the blog

12 symbolic & monogram logo sketches + final logo designs

Logo design sketch and final icon design for a fashion designer

I always start my logo design projects by sketching on paper. Here is a collection of my symbolic icons and monogram logo sketches that are the most similar to the final logos. Some are very rough while others are polished, but they all contain symbolism and mark a pivotal moment in a logo project's progress. After I see a concept that works on paper, I'm ready to redraw and refine it in digital design software. Read more...

My new mixed media portrait painting process: more ease, confidence & fun

My new mixed media portrait painting process: more ease, confidence & fun

In this episode of Nela’s Art Chat I share a watercolor & mixed media drawing and painting process that I’ve developed in recent months, which enabled me to create the kind of paintings I want with more ease and confidence. I’ll be talking about the challenges with the "ugly stage" that I’ve had before I started using this process, and how it has impacted my work since. Read more...

Art Day: How to make time for creative projects while busy with client work

Art Day: How to make time for creative projects while busy with client work

Self-employed creative professionals have significantly more control over our schedules than those employed in other organizations, but finding time for our own art can still be a challenge. While I was writing and editing my first book, I started using a technique that helped me keep up the momentum until I was ready to dedicate more of my time to it. Now I'm using it again with my second book. I believe this is the most reliable way of fitting self-initiated or personal creative projects into our busy schedule. Read more...

How to find clients without social media

How to find clients without social media

Social media platforms have helped many people establish their business, but what if you don’t want to play the algorithm game? Is it possible to find clients without social media in 2024? The short answer is yes, and here's how. Read more...