It was my birthday this week. Somewhere between a little solo time, some well-earned self-care, and a great Taco Tuesday dinner with my family, I caught a glimpse of myself and noticed something I hadn’t really thought about before. 

I’m still wearing the same colors I wore at 22.

Black and red. Nothing flashy. Just familiar. These colors have been with me for years, and they still feel like home. And yes, I’ve changed a lot since then, but that part of me has stayed the same. Not because I’m stuck in the past, but because some things still fit. They even evolve with you.

It got me thinking about branding. Strong brands, like people, don’t stay static, but the ones that last are the ones that grow without losing their center.

At JHD, we didn’t pick red and black out of convenience. We chose them because they reflect who we are. Red is bold and deliberate. Black is clean, confident, and clear. Over time, those colors became more than a design choice. They became part of our presence. Even without the name, people start to recognize the tone.

That’s what a good visual identity does. It gives your brand a feeling. It helps people sense what you’re about before you ever say a word.

If your brand visuals feel disconnected right now, that doesn’t always mean you did something wrong. It might just mean you’ve grown. The vision is clearer now, but the design hasn’t caught up yet. That’s completely fixable. You just need a visual system that reflects who you are now, not who you were five years ago.

If that’s where you are, I’d love to help. If you need support getting things aligned, swing by The Nexus and talk it through. We’ll be here. There may even be some cake left in the fridge.

As for my birthday? It turns out, a perfect birthday doesn’t have to be big. It just has to feel like you. Same goes for your brand.

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