PALM & LOTUS—Brand & Web Studio
notes from the studio.
A place for the ideas, process, and decisions that don’t always make it into the final piece.
designing for real use, not just presentation
A lot of design looks great in a presentation. Fewer pieces hold up in real use. Design changes once it leaves...
the problem with “just make it look better”
“Can you just make it look better?” It’s a common request—and a misleading one. Design problems aren’t just...
why print still matters
Print is often treated as an afterthought. But in many cases, it’s where design is experienced most directly....
what actually makes a brand feel consistent
Consistency in branding isn’t about using the same logo everywhere. It’s about how everything works together....
why good design feels invisible
Good design isn’t something most people notice and that’s usually the point. When a piece of design is working...
are you hiring a pixel pusher?
Are you hiring a pixel pusher, or a Designer Who Can Make Your Brand Better? when companies hire a graphic...
Palm & Lotus
brand design and strategy
Palm & Lotus is a brand and web studio located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
