When TransferWise became ‘Wise’ in 2021 the name change was one piece of a larger rebrand. What made it a success? International money transfers are notoriously time-consuming and complicated, not to mention expensive. Fintech, TransferWise, was founded to make international money transfers easier for everyone. It’s built as a non-banking…

Khula’s Founder, Jamie Windell, went from dabbling with Weebly and Adobe Illustrator to building a successful design studio. From stumbling into the design industry in his mid-twenties to leading an award-winning creative team spanning four continents — this is Jamie Windell’s design and creative story.‍ Jamie’s always had a creative…

When you’re a freelance brand strategist, who can you trust to bring your clients’ brand & messaging strategy to life with a cohesive design? — We get it. You’re a brand strategist, and you love diving into the details to deliver the big picture for your client. You know their mission, vision, and value proposition; you’ve got a clear picture of the competitive landscape; and you understand their audience. Not only that, but you’ve done…

The #1 Web Accessibility solution for WCAG and ADA Compliance that is affordable, efficient and compliant. — The issue of website accessibility has been growing rapidly. We recently came across a powerful tool that is quick to implement, thorough, effective, and affordable. While we’ve developed our sites with best practices towards accessibility, websites are not static, and the laws around accessibility are always evolving, this method ensures…

Is your current digital home (website) a fixer upper? How to have a beautiful website that showcases your best work and inspires. — Home design professionals are in a rapidly growing sector. To put that in context, the interior design industry alone is set to reach $255.4 billion USD by 2027. From home staging experts to architects, standing out in a competitive market is becoming increasingly challenging. Take Canada’s interior designers, for example…

Being skilled at Webflow is one thing. Running your own business is another. You can have great design skills, but you also need a clear business strategy and way of working. For anyone looking to learn more about Webflow and build a creative business, look no further than Khula Design…

Whether you’re looking for on-brand images for a company website or producing marketing materials for a small business, finding free or affordable photos that fit the bill can be an unexpectedly time-consuming, and often frustrating challenge. In the age of the internet, it should be possible to perform a simple…

At Khula Design Studio, we’ve tried and tested just about every low-code and no-code website builder out there, from Wix to Squarespace. Why Your Website Builder Matters When it comes to marketing assets, there’s nothing more powerful than your company website. It’s a window into your world, a critical touchpoint for your brand, and the…

Tastes change. People move on. New innovations come along. Whichever industry you’re in, whether your small business is online, in-person, or both, giving your brand and website a makeover can help you kickstart a new chapter whilst keeping true to your roots.‍ What is a brand refresh? A brand refresh is a strategic update to…