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Aly Kelly
Art Director

Aly Kelly is the Art Director for Woodworking Network. She is responsible for all branding, layout and graphics decisions for Woodworking Network. She has also created logos, marketing toolkits, and advertisements for a number of companies. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Graphic Design from The Art Institutes.

Design

What is the value of a well-designed logo?

Consider key components when designing your logo, including important principles of logo design.What is a logo and what does it do? It is the summation of who you are as a business. It represents you concisely, while being a visual tool to help your customers retain your identity. 

Design

Are you overlooking branding?

Successful branding is crucial for your business and helps to alert customers and attract them to your company.How many business owners can say they are actively aware of the effectiveness of their brand? Unless you’ve worked with a marketing director or seasoned graphic designer, you’re probably thinking that your logo is really all you need, but branding is a lot more than that.