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Branding

Branding for businesses that need to look like what they actually are

A logo isn't a brand. I build the full system behind your identity, so your business looks just as professional on your site, your social media, and every piece you share.

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A system that supports your site and your communication, not just a logo.

Your brand shows up in more places than you think: your site, your social media, your proposals, your emails. I build a system that looks just as solid across all of them, not one nice image on its own.

Branding isn't just a logo

What people think branding is

Just a well-designed logo

Nice colors picked by taste

Something you do once and you're done

A design expense, not a business investment

What it actually includes

A full system: color, typography, tone of voice

Consistent application across every touchpoint

A usage guide to keep things coherent over time

The foundation your site and communication are built on

Signs your brand needs work

Your logo, your site, and your social media look like they belong to different businesses.


You don't have defined colors or fonts — every new piece looks different.


Your brand doesn't convey the quality or seriousness of what you actually offer.


You hire design work often, but the result never feels consistent.


You've grown or changed direction, and your visual identity no longer represents your business.


What's included in a branding project

The scope varies depending on whether you're starting from scratch or already have a foundation. Here's what I typically build:

Brand research

I understand your business, your audience, and your competitors before designing.

Visual identity

Logo, color palette, and typography built around your business.

Tone of voice

How your brand communicates, not just how it looks.

Brand guide

A document that keeps any future piece consistent.

Applications

How your brand shows up on social media, print, and your website.

Scalable system

Built to grow without losing coherence over time.

How I handle branding

A process that starts by understanding your business, not designing a logo

Every brand system is built on real research, not personal taste.

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Research

I understand your business, your audience, and your competitors.

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Brand strategy

We define what your identity needs to convey.

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Identity design

I build the visual system and the tone of voice.

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Brand guide

I document the usage rules to keep things consistent.

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Application

I roll the brand out across your main channels.

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Miguel Prot, founder of Hamaca Web Solutions

Miguel Prot

Founder & Developer — Hamaca Web Solutions

I build every brand system thinking about how it'll also look on your website and digital communication, not as an isolated piece. Over 10 years working in design and development, between Mexico and the U.S.

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What affects the price of a branding project

The cost depends on how complete a system you need:

Starting point

Starting from scratch costs differently than evolving a brand that already exists.

System scope

Visual identity alone isn't the same as identity plus tone of voice and a full guide.

Number of applications

The more touchpoints (social media, print, site), the more pieces to design.

Level of research

A project with competitor and audience analysis takes longer than a direct one.

Common branding mistakes

These are the mistakes that end up costing a business the most over time.

Thinking a logo is enough: Without a system behind it, every new piece looks inconsistent with the rest.


Constantly changing visual identity: Brand trust is built through consistency, not frequent changes.


Not documenting a usage guide: Without a guide, everyone who touches your brand interprets it differently.


Copying a competitor's identity: A brand that looks like others doesn't help people recognize you.


Projects built for different business needs

A few examples of projects built to solve specific problems for different businesses.

Web Development
Full-Stack Laravel CMS for Equine Management

Full-Stack Laravel CMS for Equine Management

Need

Showcase an equine breeding program and manage horses, foals, and embryos internally.

Solution

Custom Laravel CMS with an intuitive admin panel for both clients and administrators.

Maintenance and Updates
Multilingual Tourism Booking Platform

Multilingual Tourism Booking Platform

Need

A bilingual site to book transportation, tours, and activities in the Mexican Caribbean.

Solution

A platform with a dynamic catalog, custom filters, dual-currency pricing, and a simple admin panel.

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Frequently asked questions about branding

A logo is one piece. Branding is the full system: color, typography, tone of voice, and how it all gets applied consistently.

Yes. I assess what's worth keeping from your current logo and build the full system around it.

Research, visual identity, tone of voice, a brand guide, and applications across your main channels. More detail in the scope section of this page.

Depends on scope, but a full system usually takes several weeks, since it includes research before design.

Not directly, but it's the foundation it gets built on. If you need the site too, it's coordinated with Web Development or Redesign.

The brand guide includes how to apply your identity across posts, profiles, and digital materials consistently.

It depends on your starting point and the scope of the system. More detail in the pricing section of this page.

It works for any business size. The scope adjusts — not everyone needs the same level of system.

It's a document that defines how to use your identity correctly, so any future piece looks consistent with the rest.

Yes, those are different services. Graphic Design handles one-off pieces; branding builds the full system behind them.

Let's talk about your business, your audience, and how your brand looks today, and I'll propose the right scope.

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Why Your Brand and Your Website Must Speak the Same Language
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Why Your Brand and Your Website Must Speak the Same Language

A good logo is not a brand. A brand without a solid website doesn't convert. Discover why branding and web design must work together — and how to achieve it.
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You don't need to show up with fully defined ideas. Tell me how you see your business today and where you want to take it, and I'll help you build the identity to match.

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