All the 2021 Design Trends You Need to Know

All the 2021 Design Trends You Need to Know By Sarah Campbell  Now that we’re three-quarters of the way through the year, graphic design trends for 2021 have solidified. Here’s a look into what you’ll find in the design industry this year: Typography Chaos  Typography is the art of arranging text and letter forms to […]

Why Branded Nonfiction Could Be the Future of Advertising

By Lucas Pruitt A new genre of advertising content is starting to pop up in almost every type of digital media – branded non-fiction.   Branded non-fiction is a type of advertising where content creators take real-world stories and collaborate with businesses to tell those stories. The power of this type of content is just now […]

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Marketing

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Marketing By Kayla Famolari When you think about artificial intelligence, you probably imagine a humanistic robot-like machine. But AI isn’t always such a complex concept. Often, it’s simply a system that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.  AI is already commonly used in our everyday life – […]

2020 Design Trends

2020 Design Trends By Amy Metzinger Now that we are more than halfway through the year, fresh 2020 graphic design trends have emerged. Here’s a look into what you’ll find in the design industry this year: Flat, Minimalist Illustration  In both digital and print, illustration design is becoming more flat and simple.  More and more […]

How Businesses have Leveraged Social Media During a Pandemic

How Businesses Have Leveraged Social Media During a Pandemic By Sarah Campbell In an attempt to maintain associations and create relationships, all types of people and groups are channeling their energy into social media. As a result of the pandemic, the general public has been turning to its laptops and phones more regularly, providing businesses […]

Resources for Chapel Hill Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic

What we recommend for businesses and organizations during the coronavirus pandemic  By Jake Mory We know this is a tough time for businesses and people alike  But at 1893 Brand Studio and The Daily Tar Heel, we’re always here to help our business community – however we can.  We’ve compiled as many resources and pieces of […]

What’s New at 1893 Brand Studio in 2019?

By: Molly Looman A new year means time for recommitment. 1893 Brand Studio is starting its fourth year, and with each year we have grown, evolved and bettered ourselves and our mission.  Being a student-powered organization, the roster changes every year. This means we are constantly infused with new ideas, leadership and enterprises. As we […]