Brands We’re Loving Right Now: July 2018
July came and went in the blink of an eye! As another month comes to a close, we have a round-up of five of our favorite brands to be on the lookout for. Rich core values, creative business approaches, and elegant branding make this month’s brands worthy of making the list.
Keep reading to see why we just can’t get enough of these brands and don’t forget to check them out for yourself. They have so much to offer!
Awake Skincare
Awake Skincare is a company known for its creative use of “cutting-edge Japanese technology” in combination with plant antioxidants to create natural beauty products. Similar to its sister company, tarte, it strives to be simple and unique.
Why We Love Them:
Business Approach: This company brings the forces of nature and science together by using botanical technology to create powerful products! Its practices are driven by the belief that feeling refreshed and well-rested is of utmost importance.
Pure Promises: Purity. Protection. Potency. Permeability. These are the promises Awake makes to its customers every time they use its products. Its vegan and gluten-free formulas are fit for all skin types.
Client-First Company: Awake wants its customers to have an easy, peasy shopping experience! A three-step subscription program and online product filter allow customers to find the best products based on ingredients, skin types, and concerns.
Majka
Majka is a wholesome nutrition company for motherhood! It understands the stress and lifestyle changes that may come with being a new mom, and creates products to keep them on-track and healthy. Its founders worked with professional nutritionists to create delicious and convenient foods for moms on-the-go!
Why We Love Them:
Fulfilling a Need: The company derives from two new mothers and their struggles with lactation! When they couldn’t find products to properly support their fundamental nutrition needs, they decided to create their own.
Elegant Branding: Majka’s core values are evident through its minimalistic yet bright branding. Its marketing is as pure as its products and is cohesively shared across its website and social platforms.
Lifestyle: The company’s blog and well-established social media bring the brand to life! Its blog discusses everything from the lifestyle of a new mom, recipes they can incorporate into their diets, to inspirational quotes.
Color Factory
Color Factory is a collaborative, experiential exhibit all about the powerful presence of color! With the help of artists and creatives, the company creates eye-catching masterpieces that tell the story of cities around the country, including San Francisco and New York City.
Why We Love Them:
Colorful Perspective: Color Factory incorporates hundreds of colors within its projects to tell a unique story. It encourages visitors to think about how color defines a space and creates a sense of community!
Striking Inspiration: A great deal of research goes into creating an exhibit. The Color Factory team walks around a city to take thousands of pictures that capture its unique essence – it then uses these as inspiration throughout a project!
Popping Instagram: This company takes advantage of social media by using it to showcase its various exhibits! The striking colors used within its art pieces make its feed oh so lively and bright.
Pigment
Pigment is an art gallery that has transformed into a shop for furniture, plants, gifts, and much more! Husband-wife duo, Chad Anglin and Amy Paul, initially opened the store as a way to showcase artists and creatives in their neighborhood. They use words such as organic, modern, friendly, and homegrown to define their pride and joy.
Why We Love Them:
Community Commitment: Pigment was inspired by community, which still remains the heart of the business 11 years later. The owners say their relationship with local artisans is the backbone of the store as they are able to host creative workshops and curate a collection of unique goods.
Treasure Box: The store has become a treasure box of sorts over time. Initially an art studio, Pigment has come a long way in regard to its growth and product curation! No matter what you’re looking for, whether it be a chair, plant, or planner, there’s a little something for everyone.
Fun and Fresh Branding: The company highlights everything from its products to core values through the photos on its feed! The light and airy vibe of its Insta are eye-catching and speak to the identity of the brand.
Parakeet Cafe
Parakeet Cafe is a day-to-night restaurant based in La Jolla, California! It specializes in simple and sweet foods with a menu composed of everything from organic eats, coffee, fresh-pressed juice, to cocktails.
Why We Love Them:
Delicious and Nutritious: Parakeet Cafe is known for its focus on healthy and wholesome foods! It provides a customizable menu that meets a variety of dietary restrictions and needs to ensure all can enjoy what it has to offer.
Avocado Toast Experts: If you’re an avocado toast fan, this is the place for you! Because toast is a fan-favorite menu item, the restaurant has a recipe for all tastes.
Visual Branding: Visual branding is an essential characteristic of Parakeet Cafe! Its food photography and trademark splashes of pink make up its social media and marketing products, and we just can’t get enough of them!
There you have it folks – our top five brands of the month! Check out these brands for yourself and let us know how they inspire you in the comments below. We’ll be back next month with another round-up!
