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Capturing Brilliance: A Glimpse into the 2023 Concours d’Elegance Best of Show with Brilliant Stars

The sunlit greens of Pebble Beach provided a breathtaking backdrop to the prestigious 2023 Concours d’Elegance, where history, elegance, and automotive artistry converged. Among the array of classic cars, one standout moment was the presentation of the Best of Show award to a rare prewar 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. While the gleaming vehicle stole the spotlight, another gem shone brightly behind the scenes – the stunning one of a kind trophy created by Brilliant Stars. A Glint of Brilliance As the official media team for Brilliant Stars, we had
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Prevail Athletics Brand Identity: The Jamie Mitchell Journey
In the incredible journey of Jamie Mitchell, we witness the profound impact of resilience, determination, and a brand that ignited her path to greatness. A
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The Journey of bluebot: 4 Years of Innovation, Passion, and Transformation
Embarking on a journey filled with innovation, dedication, and a shared passion for sustainable water management, Austin and Nicole have spent the last four years
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🚀 Reignite Your Brand with Our Tech-Powered Expertise! 🚀
Dear Valued Community, We’re thrilled to announce our triumphant return to the vibrant landscape of design and marketing. 🎉 After an incredible journey fueled by
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Napa Valley Wine Label Design | Jump The Moon

Designing a wine label has always been a dream of ours, even before moving to California. We finally got the opportunity to design a label for a few varietals of wine, as well as the cork and the winery brand. We worked with the extremely talented Bergin Print Company to
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Design Inspiration in Washington D.C. | City Bikes, Monuments & Museums

While visiting the East Coast for one of our destination weddings near Austin’s birthday, we decided to spend a few extra days road-tripping across the states and visit D.C. so we could explore some museums and monuments we’ve always wanted to see! I happened to be covered in henna from
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Design Inspiration in New York City | The Big Apple

We’ve been given a handful of opportunities over the years to travel to amazing places all over the world, but what we realized was how important traveling to unique destinations really is to the success of our business. I think it’s really easy as an entrepreneur to get caught up
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Carmel By The Sea Branding | Coffee Bank Cafe

It’s fair to say we love all the brands we create, however this one was special. Austin and Nicole are from the greater Seattle, Washington area and while they traveled the country in their earlier years together, spent an immense amount of time at various coffee shops. Prior to having
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