Verve Creative Studio

25/06/2025

Let’s not act brand new.

Some folks voted to hand the mic back to the same corrupt frontman like we didn’t just barely survive his first set. Some didn’t vote at all, and we are seeing just how dangerous apathy, indecision and indifference is. Elected leaders and institutions are showing us AGAIN exactly who they are:

📚 Banning books
🚫 Stripping rights
💣 Escalating violence
💰 Protecting power over people and the planet

And too many brands? Ghost or still clinging to curated neutrality, posting “unity” quotes like that’s gonna put out the flames.

And yes—the irony isn’t lost on us. We share quotes by creatives because we know creativity is resistance. But right now? A vague “unity” post doesn’t meet the moment.

✨ That’s not strategy. That’s silence. ✨

This isn’t the time to hide behind aesthetics. It’s time to align your content and your conduct with your values and brand DNA.

Ways your brand can actually show up:

📣 Speak up – Make a clear, timely statement when rights are under attack. Don’t wait for everyone to agree.
🤝 Collaborate with purpose – Amplify those most impacted. Share the mic, don’t steal the spotlight.
💸 Fund the work – Donate, sponsor, and support grassroots orgs doing real justice work. Tell people where it’s going.
👀 Audit your own house – Are your team, practices, and partnerships aligned with your so-called values?
📲 Stay consistent – Don’t just show up when it’s trending. That’s not allyship, it’s PR.

Your values? Not in your bio.

They live in your behavior, online and off. Do not wait for another crisis to get clear.

Now, let’s be crystal clear:
We’re not asking marginalized biz owners to carry more weight or paint bigger targets on their backs. We’re calling on those with privilege, power and a platform: use it. Boldly. Responsibly. Now.

To our fellow creatives in historically oppressed and systemically excluded communities (Black, Indigenous, and people of color):

Keep going. Keep building. Keep being the blueprint.
We’ve always been the source. 💯

🌱 Grassroots.
👥 Community.
✊🏽 Solidarity.

14/05/2025

Creativity is a metamorphosis. From the outside, we might look calm. Sketchbook open, cursor blinking, playlist vibing but inside?

We’re molting. Shifting. Shedding old ideas and summoning new ones with every sketch, scroll, and sacred ‘delete’ key tap.

Like butterflies, we go through phases:
🐛 → The caterpillar season of soaking in inspo.
→ The chrysalis stage of deep work (and self-doubt).
→ The emergence. Bold, bright, unexpected. 🦋

What people see is the final form.

What they miss is how many creative versions of us had to live (and die) to get there.

So, if you’re in your cocoon era? Honor it.
That stillness is sacred.
That transformation is the real flex.

22/04/2025

🌎 A little Earth Day reminder to stay grounded—even when your head’s in the clouds, dreaming up what the future could be.

At Verve, we believe creativity isn’t just about making things look good—it’s about making things matter. Design can spark action, shift perspectives, and yeah, even the little choices (like printing responsibly or reusing that iced coffee cup for the fifth time) add up.

But let’s not get it twisted: Personal responsibility matters (recycle, reuse, refill—keep doing your part 💪🏾), but let’s be clear: real change is a team effort. It’s about community care, collective action, and making sure the folks with the most power and the biggest impact don’t dodge their share of the work.

One of the most powerful ways to stay grounded? Create with intention. Design with purpose. Imagine if everything we made—brands, spaces, technology, stories—was rooted in care, accountability, and a vision for better. We’d be living on a whole new planet, y'all.

Feet on the ground. Heart in the work. Mind on the mission.

Stay grounded. Dream higher. Demand better. 💪🏾

18/04/2025

Clock’s tickin’, dreamers. You’ve got less than 24 hours to drop your hobby biz, brain child, or big bold idea into the mix for

This is your shot to turn that “what if” into “hell yes.”

L I N K I N B I O

or
Slide in here before the buzzer 👉🏾 https://vervecreative.studio/forms/brand-in-a-day/

15/04/2025

She IS the hive. 🐝 Dropping posters and a bit of knowledge with this Mid-Century modern inspo series 💥

She’s all lines, balance, and bold moves—exactly what your wall needs.

08/04/2025

😳 Wow. Okay. Rude. We feel personally attacked (J/k and yes, we post quotes—on purpose). 😁

Welcome back to where we unpack the wild things said in marketing and discovery meetings—like this gem that lowkey haunts our dreams.

Here’s the tea:

📌 Quotes are a tactic. Strategy is the why, who, what, and when behind it.

Without strategy? You’re just throwing pixels at the algorithm.

💡 Posting quotes can work—but only if they’re part of a bigger plan. Know your audience. Know your goals. Match your message. Align the vibe. THAT’S strategy.

But used right? Quotes can hit hard:
💭 Reinforce brand values
🔥 Inspire action
🧠 Spark convo
🎯 Break up sales-y content
📚 Align with thought leaders

So yes, quote away—but do it with intention, not just because your feed feels empty.

Trust your struggle 🐛 but remember, we help businesses turn tactics into a real plan. ✨🦋

07/04/2025

We’re not here to just make things look good—we’re here to make people feel something. 💖 That’s the difference between decoration and design. Between content and connection. Between noise and meaning.

Aristotle—yes, that Aristotle, the OG philosopher from ancient Greece—wasn’t just waxing poetic when he said:
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”

He was talking about art that goes deeper than aesthetics. Art that reflects soul, emotion, essence. He believed that creativity wasn’t just about imitation—it was about interpretation. Translation. Truth.

So whether you’re building a brand, capturing a story, or scribbling ideas in the margins of your sketchbook—don’t stop at pretty. Dig for meaning. Shape what’s within.

That’s where the real art lives. ✨

07/04/2025

Here’s the truth 💣: social media isn’t just a smaller TV ad. If you’re using digital tools with a traditional mindset, you’re gonna miss the mark.

Here’s where businesses mess up:

🚫 No plan, just vibes
📉 Chasing likes instead of impact
😬 Brand identity who?
🙅‍♀️ Ghosting your followers
🗑️ Low-effort content
🦕 Outdated AF

Final Word: Evolve your strategy and tactics or get left behind.

Traditional marketing still has its place—especially for local reach or tangible brand experiences. But modern marketing? It’s where you connect, convert, and grow if you play it smart.

So, if you’re out here trying to win on digital, ditch the old rules. Build strategy, bring your brand voice, and show up with intention.

Because blending old-school roots with new-school tools? That’s where the real magic happens.

Need help making your brand’s social strategy hit? Let’s talk. Trust your struggle 🐛 but we know the game—and we’ve got the skills (that pay the bills) to define and execute your online strategy. 🦋

Learn the difference between traditional vs modern marketing, why balance matters—especially for small-town brands—and how to win at social.