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Finding your voice: Why a messaging strategy is worth the investment

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10 tips to be a better teammate, even remotely

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Branding & marketing in politics: How visuals and media influence elections

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Figma vs. Sketch: Why our agency made the switch

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An illustrated timeline: 14 things we’ll always remember about life during the pandemic

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20 questions: How to use surveys to engage your team

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Anti-racist resources, because we don’t have all the answers

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Why every business needs brand guidelines

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The power in doing less

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7 tips to keep your agency strong during this downturn

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Adapting to workplace flexibility: The pros and cons of working remotely.

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5 ways to use company culture to strengthen your small business

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Rebrand vs brand refresh: Align your image with your business goals

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    We stand with our AAPI colleagues, friends, and neighbors in their fight against racism. Today, we’re making a donation to @stopaapihate to support their efforts to combat the anti-Asian hate and violence that has grown amid the pandemic. Diversity is what makes our community strong, and we will continue to advocate for every person’s right to feel safe, valued, and supported in the face of rising xenophobia.
#stopaapihate #stopasianhate #endracismnow #hateisavirus
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    This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re feeling extra lucky. ☘️  We’re pinching ourselves to have such incredible clients and a talented, humble, and hard-working team, today and every day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Design in Mind!
#stpatricksday #feelinglucky #graphicdesign #agencylife
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    This #InternationalWomensDay, our team is taking the #ChooseToChallenge pledge. As a woman-owned business, we pride ourselves on putting women in leadership positions, providing mentorship, and advancing gender equality at work. Join us by taking the pledge to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes, and help forge a more inclusive world. 
#iwd #womanownedbusiness #genderequality #equalityatwork
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    This month marks 5 amazing years at Design in Mind for this teammate of ours, @raysant08. Raymond is trustworthy, easy to work with, and always up for a challenge. He’s a  versatile designer but best known for his branding skills. It's been a wild ride ...looking forward to what new adventures lay ahead!  #workanniversary🎉 #designer #agencylife #dedicated @_designinmind
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    Prolific Calvin E. Simmons (1950-1982) was the first Black conductor of a major symphony orchestra. 🎻 He conducted the San Francisco Boys Chorus, Oakland Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and San Francisco Opera—all by age 32. 
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Born and raised in San Francisco, his short but brilliant career paved the way for more Black classical musicians to become leaders in their field. 
#bayareablackhistory #blackclassicalmusicians #blackconductor #diversityinmusic #blackhistory
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    Eloise Westbrook (1915-2011) was a passionate housing rights activist in Bayview Hunters Point. 🏠 When the city of San Francisco failed to win federal funding for affordable housing, she led a delegation to Washington herself—and didn’t leave until securing over $30 million in grants.
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Her legacy as a formidable #civilrights advocate is memorialized in the Westbrook Plaza Health Center and Housing Complex in San Francisco.
#blackbayarea #blackactivist #blackwomenhistory #bayareablackhistory #blackhistory
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    Fletcher Joseph Perry (1927-2011) was the first Black player on the 49ers. He set multiple records for speed, earning him the nickname “The Jet,” ✈️ and his 68 rushing touchdowns remain a franchise record! 
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Perry’s legacy is celebrated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with his three other teammates who made up the historic “Million Dollar Backfield.” 🏈
#bayareablackhistory #blackhistory #49ers #nflhistory #joethejetperry
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    🗞️ Unstoppable Delilah Beasley (1867-1934) was the first Black woman to be regularly published in a major newspaper. #oaklandtribune Also a self-trained historian, she spent 8 years traveling across California for research. The result? “The Negro Trailblazers of California,” the first comprehensive volume of Black history in the state. 
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