Weswen Design

08/01/2022

Reflecting on 2022, I will remember July as one of our best months. I’ll remember it as the scariest month of my life, but we’ll get to that in a second.

I feel like, as a family, we soaked up the glorious vacation life and created solid memories that we’ll look back on fondly at the end of the summer. We soaked up the sun in the mountains of VA to start the month. Then we dipped our toes into that salt life in Pawley’s Island, SC. (Does anyone else want to move to the places they vacation because I’m determined to move here one day.) We took our big 10-year-old to New York City to celebrate her birthday in the Big Apple seeing the sites and eating the most fantastic food (duh, NYC)

On July 20th, I experienced the scariest thing when my husband had a heart attack. He’s received a clean bill of health since, but you realize how precious life truly is in those moments. And it makes me even happier that we had the month we’ve had. Family is everything. Health is everything. Nothing else matters.

My new mission is to remember these valuable life lessons and live them every day. As a designer, I live in a world of deadlines and juggling many projects simultaneously, which can be stressful. I’m determined to make August and the rest of 2022 as soothing, calm, and productive as possible.

07/07/2022

Fresh reminder for the business owners — the look of the content you’re creating and putting out into the world matters. You spend all your time developing content, only to send it out in a Word doc or underwhelming PDF file to your clients. While this approach can work for a while, it will probably not work forever. ​​​​​​​​
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One of my favorite tasks when helping businesses define their brand is grabbing those “back end” pieces to evaluate and make sure they look as good as the front-facing heavy hitters. Investment guides, client welcome kits, proposals, heck, even PPTs, all deserve the same love and attention as something like your website. ​​​​​​​​
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Your brand isn’t just a logo. It’s the feeling your business portrays to someone as they interact with you. The more cohesive all of your content is, the greater the lasting impression you will create. ​​​​​​​​
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07/06/2022

I've been designing magazines for almost twenty years (omg dating myself!), and I love love love it! Check out this spread design we created for magazine, highlighting the benefits of online selling platforms for those in the jewelry industry.

There is so much more to share from this issue because it was a treat to design.

05/03/2022

Watch out! The Autumnwood Piranhas Swim Club is frighteningly fast!

We had a blast updating the branding for this Northern VA swim club. The goal was clear: create a complete brand that it is fresh, modern and FUN! When designing for kids, we take the “cool factor” seriously and always try to envision elements, that kids and parents alike, will be proud to rock.

In addition to the new branding elements, we also created the tagline “frighteningly fast” to further set this swim club apart from others in their area. Our hope is this phrase will become more memorable as the season goes on and gives the Piranhas something to strive for throughout their competitions.

04/18/2022

Your Monday reminder that this week we will work IN our business as well as FOR our business. A concept I’m often guilty of 🙋🏼‍♀️ There will always be client projects to complete, but this week I’m prioritizing the tasks I’ve pushed to the back burner that need to get done for ME, which will move the needle forward IN my business. ​​​​​​​​
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Happy Monday, friends! Wishing you a successful ⚡️ and productive week. ​​​​​​​​
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04/11/2022

That feeling when a major project is almost DONE! This magazine baby of mine is nearly packed and wrapped. I adore designing brands and logos, but there’s something about pouring myself into a big, juicy publication that gets me every time. Every page is an opportunity to flex my design muscles and create something beautiful that flows cohesively together in the end. ​​​​​​​​
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Designers, what are your favorite projects to create? I’d love to know! ​​​​​​​​
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04/07/2022

Sorry for the things I said when it was winter…. or in my case, sorry for the things I DIDN’T say. Anyone else catch a major case of social media hibernation every once in a while? ​​​​​​​​
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In my case, having spent the past several months in my design cave hibernating (read building my business, working and a little winter fun) I’m excited to stretch my legs and get back into sharing all the good stuff from the past few months. ​​​​​​​​
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Say hi if you see this and tell me…. can you relate? Did you hibernate this winter too on some of your business priorities? I’d love to know!

02/06/2021

Stickers make everything better! If you’re working on your business this weekend make sure to grab our brand new Beautycounter sticker sheet! 36 stickers to make everything you send fun 🤩

02/05/2021

Happy Friday friends! Our Lagoon cover of the Family Edition has been our most popular design! Maybe it’s the cool color and serene design 🤷🏼‍♀️ Or maybe it’s that we are all missing the beach and dreaming of warmer days. 😎

Whatever the reason, grab yours today! Plenty of stock in all covers and editions.

02/03/2021

We are so excited to bring some new goodies to the Weswen Design shop! Now, our awesome has siblings! 🙌🏻 What’s new?

❤️ Check out the adorable kids stationery (don’t sleep on the )

🧡 Counter Companion, for all of you who are a part of , we have notecards and stickers you’ll love!

💛 Our new grocery notepad (it’s simple but perfect)

💚 CLEARANCE section! Loaded with perfectly good planners…. But when they are gone, they are G-O-N-E!

👉🏻 Make sure you check out our stories for all the details. Happy launch day!

02/02/2021

How do you start your day well? We think a green smoothie, mapping out your top three to-do tasks and some good music really set things off on the right foot.

Currently, we’re loving the Fab Four smoothie by and can’t get enough of the Dangerous album by .

Tomorrow, the day will start off just the same, the only exception being we will be 🚀 LAUNCHING NEW PRODUCTS in the Weswen Design shop and cannot wait to share more! Make sure you tune in!

02/01/2021

That Monday feeling when it’s also a new month. Talk about fresh start! Does anyone else get a little giddy about a new week/month and what goals you can achieve? Wishing they all come true for you in the next 28 days!

01/18/2021

On the inside of every Weekly Walk Thru planner is this quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”

Remembering his honor today, and the important reminder that we are each capable of doing the small things great, making an impact and leaving a legacy.

01/08/2021

Cheers to that Friday feeling! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend filled with relaxation and rest.

This is the LAST weekend we will be honoring the promo code BYE2020 for 10% off your order. All planner editions are in stock and ready to help you achieve your most organized year yet!

01/05/2021

Do you win your days? This little box is honestly one of our favorite parts of the Weekly Walk Thru planners. And there’s a secret too…

When you win the day, you feel great! You feel accomplished and proud. Whew, you can go to bed happy.

When you win the next day, this feeling compounds on itself.

And then you win the week…. And when you win the week you really start thinking how great you did. There’s probably a little more pep in your step.

Every win, day after day, week after week, adds up to you feeling unstoppable, capable, confident and on-track. It’s just three small things, but when you see yourself winning…. that’s when the magic happens.

Tell us in the comments 👇🏻 how you feel after being able to check that little circle ⭕️

01/03/2021

This is your Sunday reminder to open your planners and get yourself organized for the week ahead! And since it’s the first week of the new year, we gotta come in like a boss! 💪🏻

Code BYE2020 will save you 10% on your order!

12/30/2020

Tell us: do you pick a word of the year? In looking ahead to the new year, what word summarizes your big-picture vision? .

12/28/2020

This is exactly how we feel about a new year starting. Setting all the goals and organizing all the things!

12/22/2020

The perfect gift.... for you! Believe in yourself. Set new goals. Aim high and be proud. Plan out your visions. Get organized and get to work! All reasons why these planners were designed.... to help you in your journey to success!

Code BYE2020 for 10% off your order! Link in comments 🤟🏻

12/15/2020

The 2021 Planner Collection is HERE! 💃🏼 And we couldn’t be more excited about the latest and greatest editions.

These were designed with the clear function to organize your life better. To have ALL the things in one spot. ❌ No more Post-Its hanging off your computer screen or stuck to the side of the microwave. ❌ No more meal-planning in one spot, but writing your grocery list in another. Life is easier with these planners, guaranteed!

Today, through Dec. 28, use code BYE2020 (because, “see ya” can’t come soon enough with this year, right?) to save 10% off your order. 🙌🏻 .

10/20/2020

I had so much fun creating this "sweet" little logo for a budding entrepreneur with an insane baking talent!

In the month of October, I've had the honor of designing three new brands and just welcomed a new client on board yesterday!

Fall is apparently for FACE LIFT! :) And I'm happy to do them.

10/15/2020

I've spent too much time watching The Home Edit show on Netflix! Working with this fun color palette on some new products launching in November!

10/14/2020

When you get to design about two of your favorite things: dogs and wine! Some fun ideas for a new event. Which is your favorite?

10/08/2020

Because some days, we just need a few sprinkles! Happy Thursday planner peeps! .

10/02/2020

Happy October 🍁 (one day late!) Now that we are a few weeks into school, we’d love to hear how the Weekly Walk Thru planners for kids and students is helping in their success! We still have plenty of planners available and ready to ship immediately! Grab yours this weekend 💛 .

09/25/2020

A rollerblade with my favorite girl 👧🏼💕

08/27/2020

The Weekly Walk Thru Student planner was created with middle and high school students in mind. The goal: have ONE spot where they can keep track of all their details, class activity and logins/passwords related to distance learning.
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In a school year when times are certainly different, this planner was designed to give them organization and confidence for the year ahead!
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View more pictures on our website at weswendesign.com/shop

08/26/2020

It's pretty amazing when a random neighbor reviews planners.... even more amazing when the universe connects you!

Check out this review of ALL the Weekly Walk Thru Planners I designed and give my new friend, Lara, some love!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK-GvbrvO8k

Thanks so much for watching my review of the Weekly Walk Thru! Don't forget to like and subscribe for future videos. Products Mentioned: WEEKLY WALK THRU PLA...

08/02/2020

Happy Sunday, friends! Today is such an exciting day in my world because…. my planner babies are HERE!

Introducing the first two planners in The Weekly Walk Thru Collection — the Family edition and the Kids edition! (There will be others VERY soon) 💥

My goal when creating these wasn’t to put just another product out into the world… especially another planner. After all, there are already tons in existence. But my experience in using several different planners over the years was that there wasn’t one that had JUST what I needed to make it truly successful for me. Pair that with a time when life looks a little funny, school looks even more funny….. and the perfect project was created.

In my entire graphic design career, I haven’t created a project with this much passion ❤️ I’m convinced these planners are the ultimate in beautiful design AND organizational performance. And I’m so excited to share them with you!

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your support and also your ideas. I hope you will all find these to be a true help!

07/24/2020

So close to bringing this planner baby of mine to life! Cannot WAIT until I can open pre-orders. For now, here are a few pics of the Weekly Walk Thru Family Edition :)

07/24/2020

When you search for a suitable font and just end using your own handwriting.....

07/24/2020

I'm SO excited to put a product out into the world that will be HELPFUL and beautiful!

COMING SOON: Planners by Weswen Design! For kids, for families, for teachers, and for anyone else likes to plan with paper/ink. CANNOT wait to share more in the coming weeks until they launch!

06/17/2020

Beginning explorations of letter combos for a new logo.... loving the way these two letters come together to make a super simple, yet bold mark.

05/05/2020

I am SO excited to bring my No Fuss Thank You Notes to my shop! These have been a major lifesaver in my house for a few years now. I designed them when my daughter was just learning to write and needed some inspiration! I hope your kiddos/you love them too!

Shop link: https://weswendesign.com/shop

03/20/2020

Maybe it doesn’t feel like it right now, but you are amazing. Maybe you’re like me and could use a reminder that even though our days look different, we can, and will, do hard things. We will be okay. Take today to recalibrate. Be thankful for what we have and those who fill our homes. Our loud, messy homes 🤪.

02/26/2020

Trying to figure out which I love more — the pillowy emboss or the beautiful poppy? This invitation suite was so simple yet so so elegant. Definitely some sunshine on this rainy day.

02/09/2020

Sunday’s are to fill your cup right? Today I spent this morning sharing with some lovely ladies while they brunched. Isn’t this pic so pretty?! It’s my passion to share how people can make safer choices when it comes to beauty products for themselves and their loved ones. I certainly never thought I’d be a part of something like , especially given my full-time graphic design job, but I just love being a part of this amazing company and being a leader for change. .