Working From Home: A Survival Guide
This is the ultimate guide to working from home, especially for those who are new to telecommuting. To maintain focus and productivity while working from home, you should set up a dedicated workspace, establish a work schedule or routine, set clear boundaries and follow an accountability system with your family and colleagues.
Designer Approved: 6 Sleek and Minimal E-Bikes That We Love
As bike commuting has surged in popularity, so has the number of brands that specialize in electric bicycles for urban environments. While there are many technologically advanced e-bikes out there, most are bulky and not exactly pleasing to look at. We’ve compiled a list of sleek e-bikes for discerning minimalists and design-conscious consumers who value beauty as much as functionality.
6 Morning Habits That May Change Your Life
One of the simplest ways to practice self care and protect your mental health is to develop a consistent morning routine that works for you. In this article, we discuss six simple and practical morning habits that you can incorporate into your wellness routine to bring focus and productivity back into your life.
Studio Essentials: Carafes and Water Bottles
Whether you work from your home or office, staying hydrated throughout the day can be a challenge. A sleek and minimal carafe or water bottle that looks good on your desk or nightstand can help. From modern glass carafes to super-slim flasks, here is a collection of stylish containers that pair beauty with functionality.
8 Squarespace Font Pairings That Make You Look Like A Pro
Scrolling through the vast array of available fonts on the Squarespace platform is no easy task. In fact, when you’re trying to get your website up and running, the perfect font pairing is likely the last thing on your mind. Thankfully, we at The Denizen Co. think about fonts for a living. Today, we will be introducing 8 of our favorite Squarespace font pairings that will make your website look refined and professional.
How Photographer and Illustrator Chikae Howland Spends Her Mornings
Morning Rituals is an ongoing interview series exploring the way artists and entrepreneurs spend their mornings. Our guest today is Chikae Howland, a photographer and illustrator based in the UK.
10 Black-Owned Brands That You Should Know About
As the Black Lives Matter movement gathers momentum worldwide, it is now more important than ever to continue supporting Black-owned businesses. Despite the lack of access and capital available for Black women CEOs, these founders have beat the odds to launch thriving brands. Here are 10 businesses owned by Black women that we love.
How Food & Travel Photographer Christine Davis Spends Her Mornings
Morning Rituals is an ongoing interview series exploring the way artists and entrepreneurs spend their mornings. Our guest today is Christine Davis, a food, still life and travel photographer based in Milan and New York City.
12 Zen Practices To Incorporate Into Your Work Day
Fact: Some of the world’s top visionaries turn to Zen Buddhism to find purpose and clarity in their work. In this article, we discuss twelve Zen practices – inspired by how actual Zen Buddhist monks live in hermitage – that you can incorporate to bring focus and productivity back into your work day.
How Artist & Photographer Nadiya Nacorda Spends Her Mornings
Morning Rituals is an ongoing interview series exploring the way artists and entrepreneurs spend their mornings. Our guest today is Nadiya Nacorda, a Blasian artist and photographer currently based in Syracuse, NY.
The Ultimate Pre-Launch Checklist for Your Squarespace Website
This launch checklist ensures that your Squarespace website is perfectly optimized for success and meets the following criteria before site launch: good user experience (UX), fast page load speed, SEO optimization, and site security/basic GDPR compliance.
How Photographer and Author Siham Mazouz Spends Her Mornings
Morning Rituals is an ongoing interview series exploring the way artists and entrepreneurs spend their mornings. Our guest today is Siham Mazouz, a San Francisco-based photographer, author of How The French Live, and the woman behind the popular interior design blog French by Design.
Designer Approved: 6 Loungewear Brands That We Love
Designer Approved showcases brands that set the curve for branding and visual marketing. We will take a look at 6 loungewear brands that we love, like Skin, Lunya, Handvaerk, and LETT.
How Fine Artist Aesther Chang Spends Her Mornings
Morning Rituals is an ongoing interview series exploring the way artists and entrepreneurs spend their mornings. Our guest today is Aesther Chang, a fine artist based in Brooklyn, NY.
Studio Essentials: Immunity-Boosting Teas
Caring for your immune system and overall health is a top priority – not only for yourself, but to protect those around you. From tart ginger teas to soothing floral infusions, we’ve compiled a list of restorative immunity-boosting teas for every palate and preference.
How To Choose A Font For Your Logo: The Definitive Guide
This is the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect font for your logo when branding your business. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn about the difference between a logotype and logomark, key font types and what they say about your brand, font style variations like weight, style, and width, and how to use font pairings for your logo.
6 Zen Principles That May Change Your Life
Did you know? The world’s top visionaries and athletes like Steve Jobs and Kobe Bryant turned to Zen Buddhism to find purpose and clarity in their work. In this article, we discuss six practical Zen principles that you can incorporate into your daily routine to reintroduce focus and balance into your life.
10 Chinese- and Chinese-American-Owned Brands That You Should Know About
In the wake of COVID-19, it is now more important than ever to support Chinese- and Chinese-American-owned businesses. Despite the economic downturn and increasing xenophobia, these small businesses are working tirelessly to uplift their communities and preserve the integrity of their art and culture. Here are 10 Chinese and Chinese-American-owned brands that we love.