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Elaina Mitchell

A recognizable business starts with a coherent identity.

Elaina brings graphic and web design experience to a conversation about building a complete brand. She explains why a logo alone cannot do the work of a consistent identity, message, and customer experience.

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INSIDE THE CONVERSATION

The story behind the skill.

04:21

From design to brand strategy

Elaina describes her background in graphic and web design and her move toward brand-focused work.

04:31

Connect the pieces

Working with disconnected providers led her to offer a more complete approach to branding.

05:01

Go beyond a logo

She discusses audience research, personality, tone, and the emotional connection a brand creates.

These notes and timestamps refer to the original profile interview. Returning guests may have several appearances in the player above, with different timings.

Take it into your own work.

  • Define whom you want to reach before choosing a visual style.
  • Make the tone and experience consistent across touchpoints.
  • Give design a clear business purpose.

ONE PRACTICAL NEXT MOVE

Compare your website, introduction, and social profile. Do all three tell the same person what you help them do?

An ACES53 editorial practice prompt inspired by this conversation.