A Bright & Fun Branding Color Palette for Your Pet Business Series – 80s Inspired

A Bright & Fun Branding Color Palette for Your Pet Business Series – 80s Inspired

In the captivating world of pet businesses. Nothing fetches attention quite like a distinct and visually appealing color palette. It’s the secret recipe to making your brand wag its tail, while leaving paw prints in hearts, and become the talk of the town. And what better way to achieve this than by tapping into the vibrant and energetic aesthetics of the 80s? Yip-yip yippee!

Join us on this paw-some journey and new tips and tricks branding series for fellow pet businesses. As we explore five compelling reasons why a 80s-inspired color palette can be a bark-tastic choice for your pet business.

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Reason 1 – Nostalgic Appeal While Making Heads Turn

The 80s evoke a strong sense of nostalgia. And incorporating this type of 80s-inspired color palette into your pet business. Can instantly connect with your audience. Nostalgia can create positive emotional associations, making your brand more relatable and memorable.

In other words. It might be fun to think of it, like this. In a crowded dog park of pet businesses. Having a unique color palette sets you apart like a Dalmatian amidst a sea of Labradors. The 80s offer a treasure trove of bold and eye-catching hues that will make tails wag and jaws drop. It’s time to unleash your pet business’s individuality and catch attention!

 

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Reason 2 – Eye-Catching & Memorable Vibrancy

The 80s were known for their bold and vibrant color schemes. By utilizing bright and energetic hues in your pet business. You can capture attention and make your brand visually engaging. These colors will help your products or services pop and stand out from the competition.

So, just like a favorite squeaky toy. Or a belly rub, a well-crafted color palette leaves an indelible mark on the minds of your customers. By harnessing the vibrant and nostalgic spirit of the 80s. You can create an unforgettable brand experience. One that’ll resonate with pet owners and forms a paw-sitive emotional connection. Prepare for endless tail wags and delightful purrs of satisfaction!

 

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Reason 3 – Evoke Energy, Excitement & Playfulness

Pets are all about fun and playfulness. So, the 80s aesthetic perfectly aligns with these characteristics. Incorporating a 80s-inspired color palette in your pet business’s brand. It can convey a sense of joy, excitement, and playfulness. Helping you connect with pet owners, who want to provide. A vibrant and lively environment for their furry friends.

With bright, energetic hues reminiscent of neon lights and disco balls. You can infuse your pet business with an electric and visual charge. That gets tails wagging, whiskers twitching, and paws tapping to the beat. Get ready for a wild dance party of colors!

 

 

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Reason 4 – Tap Into Versatility and Nostalgia While Warming Hearts

The 80s were an era of carefree fun and nostalgic memories. By incorporating a 80s-inspired colors. You tap into that warm nostalgia that makes hearts melt faster than a bowl of ice cream on a sunny day. Pet owners will be transported back to their childhoods, creating an instant bond with your brand. It’s a recipe for tail-wagging success!

 

 

 

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Reason 5 – Flexibility to Express Your Unique Brand Personality

Just like pets, your pet business has its own distinct personality. The 80s color palette offers a rainbow of options. That allows you to express your brand’s persona in a vibrant and versatile way. Whether you want to go for a retro vibe. A modern twist, or a mix of both. The 80s-inspired palette has the paw-some power to bring your brand’s personality to life. Which can work to help customers recognize. And remember your brand, giving you a competitive edge.

 

 

 

Wait! Don’t wander off, just yet. Sit, stay and sniff out our corresponding freebie.

Free Pet Business Branding Color Style Guide and Workbook Download by Sniff Design Studio
PDF preview for 80s Inspired Pet Branding Color Palette Series by Sniff Design Studio.

A FREE PET BUSINESS BRANDING COLOR STYLE GUIDE + WORKBOOK – 80S INSPIRED. PAW-YEAH!

Hey there! We understand that herding a color palette. Can be as challenging as corralling a bunch of rambunctious kittens. It’s like trying to catch a frisky squirrel. Or uncover buried treasure in a sandbox—it can leave you feeling a little paw-plexed. You’re unsure about which colors to pick. How many hues to include, and how to make them play fetch harmoniously. Or how to create a palette that’s as unique as a one-of-a-kind fetch toy! But hold onto your leashes. Because we’ve got pawesome news that will make your tail wag with excitement! Creating a distinctive color palette doesn’t require magical pet powers—nope!

Get ready for a furry-tastic adventure. As we present you with this FREE branding color style guide + workbook. It’s packed with five helpful and visually captivating 80s-inspired coloring ideas and mini-exercises. That will make your creative endeavors bark with delight.

In other words. This handy FREEBIE is here to inspire your next colorful. And pet-tastic project for your pet business. And guess what? It’s certain to help you create an experience. That’ll leave tails wagging, hearts melting. And the competition begging for a play date.

Oh, last but not least. These ideas are purr-fectly tailored for those looking to brand. Or even, rebrand their pet business. So grab it now, before it’s gone! And hey! If you’d like to share how you’ve used this freebie via Facebook or Instagram. ‘Grrreat!’ Tag us, so we can see and help celebrate your creativity.

Speaking of which. If you’re on the lookout for leveling up your pet business’s branding. Look no further! You’ve come to the right place. Take a moment to sniff out our 3 signature branding packages. Or reach out to us and let us know what’re looking for. We’re here for you!

Using Canva for DIY Pet Branding and Design For Pet Businesses

Using Canva for DIY Pet Branding and Design For Pet Businesses

Back in the day, if you wanted to be able to DIY when it came to related graphic design for your pet business. It was quite hard. That is unless you were able to use a professional graphics program. Or for that matter, had formal training in both design and programming. Now, with the innovation of Canva, this has made the DIY capability become a reality.

So, what is Canva you ask? It’s a design and drag-and-drop platform. Giving users the ability to create and edit things like social media graphics, online presentations, posters, and more. Even better? It’s FREE. Oh-yeah Paw-yeah! Since this application is available online – this means that you don’t have to download a thing. Create a free account, log in and get-in.

In fact, here are 4 awesome Canva DIY design ideas to put in place and market your pet business.

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PET THEMED SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS 

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It’s never been easier to connect, engage and advertise your pet business to a worldwide audience. With Canva’s library of pre-made templates, you’ll find an array of selections to chose from. And no matter the social media platform you’ll be able to create socials for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more.

Do you need more in-depth help with getting tailored social media graphics for your pet brand? Come and sniff out our Pet Passport Program. This monthly graphics program offers a ready-made solution for busy petpreneurs. Put the power of a design studio behind your business and let us help you fly with success.

Pet Business Design Tip:
To keep these graphics in tune with your brand, make sure to use the same colors as assigned. Not sure what they are or don’t have a specific color palette in mind? Sniff out these pet color palettes for further inspiration.

Book Custom + Done For You 12 Month Social Media Graphics Kit:

‘Pawfect’ for those already familiar with Canva. But who would like an extra hand and the added benefit of getting a custom created set of social media graphics. That will be exclusively branded to both business and online marketing goals.

INCLUDES:
12 done for your pre-made Canva design templates. Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
An online video training tutorial showing how to edit and best use this kit to your full advantage
A list of the top 25 and best kept secret #petbusiness hashtags

Best of all? This kit can last for years to come. Giving you the best and long-lasting creative solution. Saving you time, energy, effort, planning and money! All while helping to ease your day-to-day or weekly social media goals. In other words. Get one and done! Get one and won!

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 BUSINESS CARD DESIGN 

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Business cards are still one of the most memorable and tangible items a pet business can use.

Once in Canva and select the “business card” design type and then select from their library of layouts. Add in your content of choice and pictures and then viola! You now have a fab…er ‘furbulous’ card on hand.

Pet Business Design Tip:
Use the front side for your contact info. Use the backside as a client discount or referral coupon. Viola! You now have two-in-one uses.

Book Custom Business Card Design:

Would you rather save time, effort and energy by having us a design your business card? ‘Pawfect!’ So, not only is this a great option for those already familiar with Canva. It will give you the ability to take control of the business card by allowing you to edit or update it at anytime. As well as send it directly into Canva, for them to print.

That’s right! Canva.com, now offers all its users the ability to get their items professionally printed. And with their current pricing for business card. The average cost for 50 card count will be $11.00. And for 100 card count, the cost will be about $22. Awesome-pawesome! How amazing is that?!

INCLUDES:
2 or 1 sided business card Canva template. Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
An online video training tutorial showing how to edit, update and send in the card to be prined by Canva

Best of all? Since you will have full editing control over this brand asset. You’ll be able to change it in just about any way you see fit. For all current and future business need and/or extra employee related add-ons. Viola!

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 POSTER DESIGN 

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With several pre-made Canva layouts to select from, you’ll be able to create a poster all your own. This can serve as a great tool for you to advertise your pet-related services. Once done you’ll have the option of saving it as a print-ready file to download and print. Or send in and have Canva print them for you. Super easy. Superbly furry fun.

Pet Business Design Tip:
KISS your poster – (Keep It Simple Silly). Keep the poster’s composition simple. These tend to be the most beautiful and memorable. Only use content that is essential. And create an elegant and sophisticated piece to help you stand out from the pack. 

Book Custom Poster or Rack Card (Mini-Flyer 4×9 in) Design:

Would you rather save time, effort and energy by having us a design this item? ‘Pawfect!’ Not only is this a great option for those already familiar with Canva. It will give you the ability to take control of this item by allowing you to edit or update it at anytime. As well as send it directly into Canva, for them to print.

That’s right! Canva.com, now offers all its users the ability to get their items professionally printed. And with their current pricing for a growing collection of print collateral. You will find that the cost of getting these items printed, will be pennies on the dollar. For example, getting a small 12 x 16 in poster will currently cost about $6 for one copy. Or 5 copies, the cost to print this quantity will be about $30. And for a large 21 x 28in poster getting printed, currently costs about $38.00 for 5 copies. The cost of getting rack cards printed, start at about $23 for 50 copies. Or $35.00 for 100 copies. Oh-yeah! Paw-yeah!

INCLUDES:

1 Poster (1 sided) or Rack Card Design (2 sided). Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
An online video training tutorial showing how to edit, how to edit and send in the card to be prined by Canva

Best of all? Since you will have full editing control over this brand asset. You’ll be able to change it in just about any way you see fit. For all current and future business needs. Viola!

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 BUSINESS LEAD MAGNET 

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Lead magnets are one of the best ways to grow your email list. Or for garnering and maintaining regular visitor traffic to your website or pet blog. These are freebies that one can create to attract more leads. Wanna know the best thing about freebies? Not only is it another great way to draw in and keep your audience’s attention. It also works to keep em’ coming back for more interesting and helpful goodies.

Pet Business Design Tip:
Create a tip n’ tricks or informational checklist. This is great if you’re doing a lot of ‘how-to-posts’ or page related info on your web site. Or if you’re teaching a set of specific topics. That you can extend by creating this type of information to be a free download. Or as a free set of informational graphics. So, for example:

– Great for dog-trainers wanting to share training or pet behavorial related tips

– For pet sitters wanting to share a free downloadable pet sitting report card, clients can use. Once they have booked for said service(s)

– For pet walkers wanting to share downloadable client onboarding F.A.Q. checklist

– For pet boutiques creating a lead magnet covering teaching customers new food training tips and tricks

Book Custom Business Lead Magnet Design:

Would you rather save time, effort and energy by having us a design your lead magnet? ‘Pawfect!’ So, not only is this a great option for those already familiar with Canva. It will give you the ability to take control of the lead magent by allowing you to edit or update it at anytime.

INCLUDES:

1 Lead Magnet Canva template. Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
An online video training tutorial showing how to edit, update and download your digital goodie.

Best of all? Since you will have full editing control over this brand asset. You’ll be able to change it in just about any way you see fit. For all current and future business needs. Viola!

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In fact, Sniff Design has been favoring Canva so much, that we are now including Canva templates in our store. Here in our resource store, you’ll find a growing collection of pet design templates. For example, you’ll find such items as pet sitting and pet grooming report cards. Pet social media graphic bundles – (both pre-made and  Canva template-based). Here at Sniff Design Studio, we love developing and designing new creative solutions. And in particular, fun DIY solutions.

Are there any pet business designs that you’d like to see us add to our online store? If so, let us know and drop a comment below. 

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PAW-N-PLAY 

Last but not least, we’ll soon be launching an exclusive and new DIY Canva pet biz graphics program: Paw-N-Play. A plug-in-play social media and branding program providing a one-time and one-stop solution for your marketing and promotional efforts.

Free Dog Party Goblet Printables

Free Dog Party Goblet Printables

DALMATIANS, DACHSHUNDS, CHIHUAHUAS…OH MY!
FROM THEN TO NOW, TIME HAS SURE FLOWN BY.

Hello, my fellow ‘fur-riends’. I love throwing pup parties. They’re just so fun.  And they are a great excuse to eat cake, make treats and decorate! After all, our fur kids are worthy of such celebration. From dog themed garlands to brown bagged pup treats and more, let’s get your imagination running free and running wild.

To help get your started here’s a set of free dog graphic downloads. A.K.A. – Dog Goblets. Now, drinking your beverage of choice with you in-house party friends. Has never been more fun or imaginative. With 7 breeds to choose from you’ll have enough to invite all of Fido’s friends over to lick from…(ahem), to also enjoy. Or use these goblets to fill with your pet’s favorite party treat and watch them eat in style.

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Free Dog Party Goblet Printables 8
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This freebie find is via Rose Caramelle, a French boutique + blog dedicated to creating hand-made paper decorations for various celebratory events. To get your paws on even more goodies, please click here to visit her blog.

I’d sure love how you’ve used this goodie for YOUR puppy party. Leave a comment below or tag me on Facebook or Instagram to let me know. I’d sure ‘dig’ joining in with you on celebrating your pet(s). As well as sharing it on social media. Paw-yeah!

We’d love showcase your creative work via this post. Click above to tag Sniff Design Studio on Facebook. Sniff you soon!

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We’d love showcase your creative work via this post. Click above to tag Sniff Design Studio on Instagram. Sniff you soon!

Free Pet Themed Halloween Cupcake Toppers

Free Pet Themed Halloween Cupcake Toppers

Boo! I have something spooky for you!

A set of Halloween pupcake toppers to do.

So, grab your favorite little ghoul and download this vintage inspired sweet.

And watch your friends eyes light up when served this daring treat.

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With these pre-designed festive favors all you will need is to download the file print, cut and create!

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INCLUDED:

•  8.5 x 11 in., Sized Sheet of Pre-Designed Cup Cake Toppers & One Cake Sized Topper

• 8  Cup Cake Toppers – ( 2.5 x 2 in. )

• 1 Cake Sized Topper – ( 3.75 x 3 in.)

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SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• Decorative Straws Or Flat Wooden Craft Picks ( For the handles)

• Desktop Printer & Sharp Scissors

• Craft Glue or ModPodge (Matte –  will dry clear)

• Black textured craft paper (For the backs of the toppers)

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Free Pup Plumpkin Recipe Download

Free Pup Plumpkin Recipe Download

Who here loves fall? Raise your paw! It’s our favorite season. And to celebrate we wanted to create a special treat for you all! Compliments of our little in-house hound, Mia, and mini designer muse, Payton. Come and get your paws on a free pumpkin pet treat recipe that you can instantly download. There are two sizes. One that’s nears 8.5. x 11 in,  in size and a smaller version. at about 5 x 3 in. Enjoy!

Oh! And if you’d like to share some pics with us to show off your pawesome bakery skills via Facebook or Instagram, come bark at us! We’d love to see em’!

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It’s Our Birthday! We Have A Gift For You!

It’s Our Birthday! We Have A Gift For You!

It’s our birthday today! Yep, 15 years ago Sniff Design Studio®, was founded in a tiny little apartment in the heart of San Francisco, on July 3rd, 2003. I had just quit my full-time job to pursue my dream and starting a design studio all my own.

It’s been a long road, with lots of hard-earned lessons, failures, and successes. And to be honest, this little design studio is STILL something I look forward to running on a daily basis and am truly grateful for. I LOVE animals and I LOVE to create, and to think that these simple premises are what has fueled this creative enterprise for this long – is amazing. I still wake up every day looking forward to work. I’m so grateful that I am able to make a living at creating for some of the best pet business (petpreneurs) entrepreneurs around.

Here is to all of the clients past and present. Thank you so much for your business. Thank you for entrusting me to be the creative force behind your business. Thank you for continuing to work with this here little design atelier. Thank you for simply choosing to work with Sniff Design Studio®.  None of this would have been possible without you.

So, with that, on to the promised FREE GIFT: A ‘pawsome’ pet-themed pennant banner – perfect for celebrating your pet’s birthday. Heck, this also great for any dog crazed person out there who simply loves incorporate all things pet into their lives.

This pennant banner design was originally created back in early May of 2018 for our in-house dachshund pup, Ms. Mia. She turned 3. Naturally, we had to throw her a pup party with family and friends to celebrate. We have modified this little birthday banner kit so that it can be used for both cat and dog ‘pawrents’. Included in this kit are 26 letters and number 0-9. Plus, happy dancing dog and cat graphics. Dig it?

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 *For personal/personal business use only, please.