Here’s Lookin @ You!
As you enter the Mance Creative offices, you might notice this sculpture of the asperand on our shelf. The asperand (@ symbol) is commonly used today as the “at” in emails and on social media platforms, but its roots are fairly old. It’s first known use dates to the 16th century when merchants used it […]
Color Inspo
This great shot of the intersection between sand and sea makes a surprising color palette of rich tans, shadowy browns, and an ultra-cool gray. This versatile palette could be used in almost any industry, setting a strong branding foundation for anything from a modern beauty startup to a longstanding accounting firm! How it’s done is […]
Ringing in the New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us here at Mance Creative! DID YOU KNOW? Rather than get their bright colors from pigments like paint or “smoke bombs”, fireworks get their colors from CHEMISTRY! In addition to the chemicals necessary for their controlled explosions, fireworks contain specific metal salts that dictate the colors we see when […]
Holiday Inspo
This glitter & bokeh shot has us ready for those upcoming Holiday Parties! While the whole image feels lively and energetic, the color scheme is surprisingly subdued without that bright, hot blue (as you can tell with these swatches). Follow us on our Instagram account @mancecreative to beautify your feed with more daily color inspo […]
Mobile-Friendly Website Design
Having a mobile-friendly website these days is a must! We updated the website for Grand Entrances for a seamless browsing experience on all mobile devices with a fresh new look: a modern color palette, custom fonts, and typographies. The site also features new photos of their products (which can be easily linked to social media!) […]
Shades of Autumn
Fall is in the air! Every year, we fall back in love with fall 🍂 The trees’ changing colors offer a beautiful new color palette with each passing day, the above being one of our all-time favorites (red AND chartreuse?! Woah!) What are some of your favorite fall colors?
Shades of Green
We love this color palette! While its made of mostly greens, a wide variety of shades and hues provides plenty of diversity and interest to the overall image. The bright camel and dusty white create strong contrast with the chosen greens, with each color sharing a subdued quality that highlights the natural harmony of the […]
Design Tips: Color in Branding & Marketing
Why Green Should Be Your New Favorite Color! The next color in our Design Tips: Color Themes series is our personal favorite; GREEN! Okay, maybe we’re a little bias, but there’s a good reason our Creative Director [Michael Mance] chose a monochromatic green color palette for Mance Creative. “Men tend to like cooler colors while […]
The Power of Color
Did you know that the Pantone color of the year is Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray? Yellow symbolizes happiness while Gray stands for strength and a solid foundation. These two colors combined give us the feeling of HOPE this year. Color has power and can be used in your branding strategies to evoke a certain […]
Spicy Color Palette Inspo!
Simple color palettes are nice, but a more complex palette can add serious SPICE! Our team loves the muted tones found in this colorful collage of exotic spices. What makes it work? Warmed-up reds + greens (opposites on the color spectrum) harmonize with the sandy gold and beige, while cool gray adds both contrast and […]
