Welcome to the Cosy Fox blog, a space where we share branding insights, creative process stories, portfolio case studies, and practical resources for small businesses and fellow creatives.
Here, you’ll find a closer look at the thinking behind our projects alongside advice on visual identity, content creation, illustration, and growing a brand with personality. We also share new launches and downloadable resources (and the occasional freebie designed to make creative life feel a little easier).
We hope this space leaves you with useful ideas, fresh inspiration, creative encouragement and more confidence in the direction your brand is growing.
Bright Ideas & Tips
Cosy Fix: Your Colours Aren’t Working Together (A Softer Way to Build a Palette)
You’ve chosen your colours carefully. Each one, on its own, feels right and you do like them. You can imagine them working. They looked beautiful when you first picked them. But when you bring them together, something… isn’t right.
The Difference Between a Pretty Brand and a Working Brand
There’s a moment where it all comes together: you sit down to create something new, and instead of starting from scratch, you already know where to begin. The structure and tone are there, and the visual language is familiar.
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Designs Look More Professional
If your designs have ever felt like they’re almost there, this is usually where the difference lies.
Workbook: The Cosy Business Builder
What would it feel like to have a place that holds your business gently, without adding more pressure to it?
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[Video] A Gentle Reset for Creative Burnout
Creative burnout isn’t a sign that you’ve lost your creativity.
Branding Mistakes We Made (So You Don’t Have To)
New to branding or running a creative studio? Learn the biggest mistakes we made in our first year—and what we do differently now to deliver better client results and protect our energy.
How to Stay Creative When You’re Feeling Totally Uninspired (Yes, We’ve Been There Too)
Struggling to feel inspired? Discover gentle, practical ways to stay creative when you’re stuck or burnt out. Tips for designers, writers, and creative business owners.