CRANN BEAG Episode 4: Building a Brand The name “Crann Beag” translates to “small tree” in Irish, which directly inspired the central bonsai imagery. Thinking of the logo idea & sketching before I finally decided on a bonsai tree and red circle. The artwork acts as a visual journal, translating my written ideas about roots, people, and purpose into a timeless brand identity. 🌳

CRANN BEAG episode 3: The roots go digital 🌳 Nine years ago I was just a bonsai... 🌐 Then the roots found the internet. ✅ A website took root.
🎧 25 hours of music spread across 25 mixtapes.
🛍️ The first merchandise sprouted.
📒 Notebooks appeared on the branches. 🧵 Patches joined the collection.
✍️ A blog began to grow. 💻 Now the roots are reaching even further... ⚙️ New software integrations are taking shape.
🎨 Fresh themes are growing in every direction. 
🌱 Same roo

CRANN BEAG Episode 2: Going Global The roots are more than pathways. They’re thoughts taking shape, ideas finding direction, and curiosity growing into something real. Along the way, old hobbies, new technologies, and unexpected opportunities became part of the same tree of thought. 💭 #goonbleary

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