LAB NOTES
Our founder Laura Beauparlant shares behind the scenes, industry insights, inspiration on the entrepreneurial journey and powerful opinions pieces on branding and design. Enjoy your visit!
The Redesigned Canadian Passport
Today on the blog, I voice my opinion on why I think this flawed new design for the Canadian Passport symbolizes a weak identity. I share a new perspective on what went wrong, who's to blame and where we go from here.
Building a Better Future
In need of clear and powerful messaging and an impactful visual brand, the founders of Tridome sought out our expertise. In this blog post, I share their rebranding journey and before and after of their logo and websites.
The Dangers of People Pleasing
Stop sabotaging your brand and start making a big impact. In this blog I share the top three reasons why people-pleasing is a roadblock to success, and how embracing your authenticity can lead to a powerful, authentic brand.
Do You Know Your ‘Why’?
Your ‘Why’ is a genuine expression of why you do what you do. I see it as a measuring stick when making decisions in your business. If you deeply connect with why you do what you do, it makes those decisions easy.
When it’s time for a Brand Revolution
When our client Sandra Piccoli first came to us, she had recently left behind her corporate career to start her business. She got a logo and website created but quickly realized that they weren’t going to work.
From Fast Food to Entrepreneurship
As a teenager, one of my first jobs was working at McDonald's and I loved it! It was a fun job with great co-workers, and I loved making my own money. What I didn’t know at the time, was the lasting impression it would make on me.
Building a Legacy Brand
Let’s explore what legacy branding is, how to intentionally create one, and why it's important for founders, change-makers, and thought leaders who want to leave a lasting impact on the world.
Getting on the Map
Branding isn’t just for businesses – it’s also a powerful tool to put cities, regions, and countries on the map. In today’s blog post, I dig into the power of place branding and how when done right, it can create economic growth and development.
Protect Your Brand
It’s no secret that in today’s digital age, having a website is essential to reach and engage with potential clients. In today’s blog post I will share a cautionary tale and 4 reasons why it’s imperative for you to OWN your domain name.
Finding Connection Beyond Language
When I was a little girl, my grandmother from Denmark visited us. I only spoke English and she only spoke Danish so you’d think we would have a hard time communicating – and we did – with word. But, with nonverbal cues – we could communication beautifully.
The Evolution of Success
Even the most successful businesses can become stagnant or lose their relevance over time. In this blog post, I'll explore 4 reasons why even thriving brands need to embrace rebranding to stay relevant, competitive, and successful.
Embracing Change
Eight years ago, I was in a huge state of transition. I was closing my first business, developing Brand Camp, launching Lab Creative and hiring a designer. I was terrified and exhilarated…
Why Ghosting is Harmful to Your Reputation
The practice of ghosting - suddenly ceasing communication without explanation - has become all too common. And it’s not just happening in the dating world – it’s happening in business as well!
2023 Business Trends
In periods of reset, there are always great opportunities, and now is no different. Let’s shape the trends rather than follow them. Here are 5 key business trends I see being important this year and beyond.
The Harry & Meghan Brand
Their downfall and how they can rise again.
Love them or hate them, The British Royal Family and most notably – Harry and Meghan Markle – are all over the news these days.
Lead with Impact
Legacy and revolution are powerful words, and I am using them with great intention as we enter 2023. Over the past year I started to dig even deeper into who I am and the impact I want to make on the world.
The KIA Rebranding Fail
Last year KIA underwent a rebrand, changing their logo and slogan in order to level up their brand. It was meant to be represent a new era for Kia, unfortunately, it has led to more confusion than anything.
Sicily has a Branding Problem
When I decided to move my family to Sicily for 10 months earlier this year, SO many people asked, “Why Sicily?” and “Aren’t you worried about your safety? You know they have a big problem with the Mafia there.”