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Jenny Henderson is a brand designer and strategist for service providers.

Her collaborative approach blends imagination and insight to create memorable brands that perform strategically and support real business growth.

11/01/2026

Dropping into Instagram for an October photo dump.

October was a month full of heartwarming moments 🧡 Weddings, birthdays, camping, carving 🎃, concerts, and so much more.

10/14/2026

I’ve never been one to go all out on my makeup routine. Personally, I subscribe more to a natural look. You know, the one that looks like you aren’t wearing any makeup at all.

God forbid it look like I’ve put any effort into my appearance. 😂

The irony here is that it actually takes a lot of effort to look like the natural beauty that I am. 💁🏻‍♀️ LOL. There are entire product lines and countless tutorials that show you how to achieve this no-makeup makeup look.

The good news is, once you’ve learned how to do it, it becomes second nature. Just part of your daily routine.

This irony exists in the business world too. The brands that make everything look effortless have put in the extra work to ensure it feels that way for their audience. It’s not happening by accident.

It all started with getting clear on who they ARE and who they are NOT in business for.

It’s digging deep to reflect on the emotional needs and unspoken desires of their target audience.

It’s market analysis and recognizing where there are untapped opportunities.

It’s accepting that what they thought they wanted isn’t always what is best for the business.

It’s hours analyzing typeface characteristics that contribute to a specific brand experience.

It’s testing colours that bring harmony, functionality, and increase brand memorability.

It’s designing future pathways so the brand can evolve without losing its core identity.

Doing the deep work up front is what gives a business the freedom and ease in their daily routine. Which translates to natural, magnetic confidence.

It’s the very process of branding that will give you that same natural confidence because you understand how every detail serves a purpose.

And just like a great no-makeup makeup look, the goal isn't to draw attention to the extra effort, it's to make you feel comfortable behind the brand.

To the people you are in business for, your brand will speak to them because it’s been designed for them. It doesn’t feel forced. It doesn't look like you're trying too hard.

It’s not by accident. It’s entirely by design.

🔮 I have limited availability for November. Apply now! https://www.jennyhendersonstudio.com/contact

10/13/2026

Why has creativity become a luxury you don’t think you can afford?

In a world full of “creators”, so few are making the time to be truly creative.

💡 Your best ideas, the ones that will really resonate, require nurturing.

What if you freed yourself from the entrepreneurial obligation of being a “content creator” and instead gave yourself permission to actually think about what you really want to say?

I get my best ideas when it’s quiet, when I actually let myself think for myself.

📵 Not when I’m consuming content.

I don’t know about you, but I feel a deeper connection with the brands that post once a week compared to those who post every day.

It’s the infrequency that creates more meaningful value. 🧡

It’s like that friend who rarely chimes into a conversation but when they do, you want to hear what they have to say.

I challenge anyone operating a brand to really sit with this notion.

We all want the business that endures and the brand that earns long-term loyalty. But we self-sabotage with near-term incentives thinking more content will lead to more business.

Except it doesn’t.

True creativity is a patient pursuit and your brand marketing deserves more of it.

Go ahead and let everyone else drown in a sea of sameness.

I believe the future belongs to those who are willing to slow down and build a brand that lasts.

10/08/2026

The symptoms of this soon-to-open healthcare clinic were clear. They had:

👩‍⚕️ visuals that weren’t fully aligned with their values

👩‍⚕️ limited language for connecting with their two audience segments

👩‍⚕️ uncertainty around how to express their identity

In this case study, I highlight the prescribed strategies we used to help them.

Have I gone on too long with this pun? 😂 (Sorry, not sorry.)

The founder of Wellbird Health—a physician herself—had a logo, brand colours, and the beginnings of a brand foundation. They needed me to address existing gaps and create a unified framework they could rely on.

This turned into modifying and expanding their existing logo design to create a full-service logo system.

We reworked the brand’s colour palette to seamlessly complement both their established signature logo colours and the physical colours of the clinic’s interior design.

But the biggest priority was to clearly define the two audience profiles: patients and physicians.

To support this, we flushed out the brand voice, translating abstract personality traits into clear copywriting guidelines.

Building out the brand strategy was a collaborative process with the client designed to unify the brand language throughout.

In the end, the finalized strategy guide serves as a central reference point for the Wellbird Health team and the comprehensive style guide ensures the brand experience will always be cohesive and consistent.

Not unlike a healthcare provider, my job as a brand strategist is to identify the problem before prescribing a solution. That’s why every brand project is tailored to the unique priorities of the business.

Not sure what problem you’re trying to solve for? Book an intro call with me and let’s see what brand remedies are available for you. 😉

10/05/2026

You don’t have to resort to generic branding just to fit your budget.

Before there was AI, the most affordable way to get a designer brand identity was a brand kit.

These pre-designed brand identities allow you to save BIG compared to fully custom. All you have to do is find the brand kit that aligns most with your business and we’ll tailor the logo collection to fit your details.

Yup, it’s that easy.

Each of my semi-custom brand kits have been designed by me 💁🏻‍♀️ and when you buy a brand kit, you get exclusive rights and ownership. (In other words, I retire that brand.)

Together, we’ll customize your brand colour palette and within seven days you’ll receive:

✅ a versatile logo collection customized to your business name

✅ curated brand typography system

✅ brand guidelines in an editable brand style guide

Your business deserves better than AI slop. For just CAD$800, you’ll have a distinct and iconic brand of your very own.

Want to preview your business name with the logo designs before committing? That’s all possible through my brand kit shop.

Head to my website to find the brand kit that aligns with your business → Jenny 🇨🇦 Brand Designer + Strategist and let’s give your business a brand you can be proud of.

10/01/2026

How do you evolve a brand that was designed by the founder?

For this collaboration with Araia Marketing I was brought in to reimagine the brand experience for Wingman Solutions, an Ontario-based MSP.

They already had an iconic logo that had been designed by one of the co-founders.

But right away, I knew it needed some enhancements.

First, I wanted to address the awkward negative space of the icon. The repeating diagonals and the blunt ends of the monogram felt disjointed.

The solution? Aligning the endpoints with the existing angles and tidying up the interior spacing. 🙌

Next up was the logo’s wordmark. The previous logo typography was ultra-fine and felt disconnected from its bold monogram counterpart.

To address this we selected a bold, geometric sans serif that shares visual characteristics with the icon, bringing much needed cohesion to the combination mark.

To echo the strong angles of the logomark, select letters were customized with these angles to reinforce a consistent and intentional visual language.

The end was an expanded logo suite that was recognizable but with more polish and professionalism.

Stay tuned for more on this brand evolution.

09/30/2026

Introducing the new brand identity for Anna Mitchell 💁🏼‍♀️.

This brand project took me across the pond to the UK. (Well, not literally.)

Anna had previously launched her copywriting business with a brand she’d designed through my Brand Identity Masterclass.

⏩ Fast-forward to 2026, Anna was repositioning her offer suite and knew it was time to retire the DIY brand for something more elevated for this next chapter.

As a copywriter and LinkedIn content strategist, she expressed that while she was really great with words, she wasn’t great with design.

Hearing this, my goal was to give her personal brand that professional edge with a visual identity she could use cohesively with ease.

The end result was an editorial-inspired brand aesthetic that amplifies her expertise while still offering doses of her friendly personality along the way.

To alleviate the stress of managing her own creative, her brand was equipped with signature motifs and repeatable elements that she could use to trigger instant brand recognition when marketing her business.

Be sure to connect with Anna Mitchell | LinkedIn Strategy + Ghostwriting on LinkedIn!

Ready to give your personal brand the much deserved professional edge? Apply for one of my fall brand sessions!

09/29/2026

For brand’s looking to make their online user experience more accessible for all, here are my favourite (and free) web accessible sans serif typefaces.

Did you know that there are certain letter and numbers that can be challenging to distinguish from one another, especially for those with cognitive or vision disabilities?

Accessible typefaces are those that have been designed to promote readability. They ensure letters are legible using distinguishing features.

For sans serifs, my favourite accessible typefaces are:
Ⓐ Atkinson Hyperlegible
Ⓑ Lexend Deca
Ⓒ Inclusive Sans
Ⓓ Reddit Sans

Among these typefaces you’ll notice that some rank better for readability than others.

Even with the right typeface, there are other ways to improve type accessibility online:

CASING
Avoid putting headlines in all caps as it removes the word’s distinctive shape which is far easier to read.

WEIGHT & SCALE
Avoid using very thin font weight with small text. A bolder font weight provides better contrast, especially with coloured text.

LINE SPACING
Improve readability for your brand’s paragraph copy by giving it a generous line-height. This helps distance visual distraction for readers.

JUSTIFICATION
The irregular margins of centre-aligned paragraph text slows down a reader by not having a predictable starting point for each line. Aim for left-justified text for long paragraphs.

For more on web accessibility and brand design, check out my blog "Designing a Brand Identity that Meets Web Accessibility Standards" → https://www.jennyhendersonstudio.com/post/designing-a-brand-identity-that-meets-web-accessibility-standards

09/28/2026

How do you design a brand experience that never grows tired?

That was the number one problem we were solving for with Brenda’s rebrand.

Brenda Terry Co. has built what is arguably the most robust library of business courses, mindset programs, and highly-praised resources for women in business.

With a library like this, it’s extremely challenging to keep course content feeling fresh.

Every lesson, every workbook, every email—they need to shape a brand universe that her audience keeps coming back for.

The strategy was to design a brand experience that would make learning and doing the work feel engaging and dynamic. Something you actually want to return to.

Because Brenda’s brand requires a lot of content production, I designed a system that could evolve and expand with ease without ever feeling off-brand.

There’s more your brand can do for your business. Apply now to get your tailored brand proposal https://www.jennyhendersonstudio.com/contact

09/24/2026

Your personal brand is an extension of all that you are.

It’s everything you want to do. It’s everything you want to say.

It’s your passion, your purpose, your legacy.

It’s about who you’re uniquely qualified to help and how you want them to feel. 💛

Your brand is the impact you’re trying to make and the ripple effect of your work.

Your brand is all of this—but simplified.

That’s where I come in. 💁🏻‍♀️

I work with personal brands and service providers to develop truly memorable brands

From the distinct visual identity that first gets your target audience’s attention 🤩 to the central brand messaging that gives them a reason to care.

And they do need a reason to care.

Your brand is how you make things CLICK for them. It’s your brand that makes them pause, take notice, and choose to tune in.

The truth is: it’s oh, so hard to do all on your own.

That’s why you partner with a branding expert like me. ☺️

Apply now to get your tailored brand proposal https://www.jennyhendersonstudio.com/contact

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