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ANNOUNCING STUDIO USHER’S DESIGN GRANT FOR LOCAL RETAIL. IT’S FREE. At Studio Usher, we know how to design branding that is smart, strategic and beautiful. Our work attracts attention and is effective at bringing in business and inspiring loyalty in your customers. As small retail struggles, we know that's what you need right now. Within a one-block radius of Studio Usher, our neighborhood has lost these businesses: pasta restaurant, pizza parlor, deli, meatball shop, diner, brow bar, cobbler and framer. It's no secret why: a combination of high rents, an infusion of big-box stores, a pandemic, and a consumer base that finds it easier to shop online have created a landslide of small business closures. To help our local shops, Studio Usher is awarding two design grants annually. We will partner with you and your team to design a refreshed visual identity that speaks to your customer. Deliverables include creative assets such as a logo and mock-ups for packaging and signage. If you're an independent store owner based in the five boroughs of NYC, and you would benefit from a brand redesign, please apply now.