All the News
Scroll on to see every post we’ve published covering: our work, process, and the occasional dispatch and update.
How to Stay On Brand
Learn how to keep your projects on brand, from start to finish—and beyond.
Anatomy of a Brand
Do you know the components of a brand and how they work together? Keep reading to find out.
WordPress: Don’t Shop, Build.
Quiet and competent infrastructure beats a bloated ad platform in your admin every time.
You Already Have Something to Write About
Getting started on your next post for content marketing is easier than you think.
Built to Last
Reflecting on 16+ years of work with Downtown Durham Inc., what we’ve accomplished together, and looking forward into what’s next.
This Post is Dedicated to Zines
We love zines and zine design so much, we wrote a post about it.
2026 State of Downtown Durham Report
Things took a turn for the report at the center of Downtown Durham Inc.’s annual gathering.
Bland Landscaping 50th Anniversary
You don’t get to celebrate 50 years twice. Learn how we worked with Bland Landscaping Co. to build a strong campaign strategy and supporting visual assets for their big anniversary.
H22 Dispatch No. 2
Catch up on updates to our services, latest projects, and our new “product” launch.
An “In Progress” Review
Check out our design highlights from Jessica Hische’s typography process book, In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist’s Sketchbook and Process from Pencil to Vector.
Bland Landscaping Co. Modular Conference Kit
Find out how we gave Bland Landscaping Co. more flexibility in their conference kit with an ultra simple solution.
An Introduction to Site Frames
An introduction to what site frames are, how they’re constructed, and what to keep in mind as you’re building your navigation.
Why We Built Jargon Ipsum
Lorem Ipsum has been holding down mockups since the 1960s. We thought it could use some company.
What to Know About Brand Identity Guides
Learn what’s included in our brand guideline documents and why they’re such a valuable investment.
Jargon Isn’t the Problem. Using It Without Explanation Is.
Jargon isn’t the problem. Every field has its shorthand—and for good reason. The problem is using it without a second thought about who’s in the room. The good news? The fix is simple, and it works in your favor.
We’re Formalizing Content Development (Because Your Projects Shouldn't Stall on Words)
After years of helping clients with content informally, we're making it official: HALO 22 now offers content development as a core service. If you've ever watched a project stall because content showed up late—or showed up wrong—we should talk.
We Can’t Say We “Never Use Futura”
Oh, we’ve used Futura. We’ve even loved it, and still do. Keep reading to find out what stood out to us about Douglas Thomas’ Never Use Futura.
“State of the State Courts 2025 Poll” Presentation
State of State Courts gets a visual overhaul to align with NCSC’s new brand identity without losing its own.