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The origin story of Maple Creative
Ryan (and then Friede) began building websites by lantern light from an off grid cabin overlooking a slowly drifting river. Playfully called the “shabin” – half shack, half cabin –…
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The shared vision that powers Maple Creative
All teams need a shared vision – and a clear idea of what we’re all working on. If you’re running a team and haven’t created a document like this, maybe…
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Workers United NY NJ
Workers United NY NJ is a union working tirelessly to help empower workers across many service industries in New York and New Jersey. Their innovative campaigns include efforts to help…
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Eve’s Cidery
Eve’s Cidery is a true farm-based business. The owners, Autumn and Ezra, are involved in all the day-to-day operations, from planting and pruning to pressing and bottling cider. After Ryan…
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Choosing Colors for Your Next Project
Curated resources for building effective color palettes include ColorSpace, Colormind, Color Lisa, Adobe Color CC, and Canva’s Palette Generator.
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Why Websites Are More Than Just a Design
Many people focus on website design over purpose. Doing this can lead to a meaningless website that doesn’t establish its goal.