Here’s something that wouldn’t usually be at the top of my design radar, but in this case I’m going to make an exception because this one really caught my eye. Anyone who knows me would readily admit that I’m not a petrol-head by any means, but the latest retro electric car to be released by …
Here at Caffeine, we love helping clients to achieve the best outcome possible for what they want for their designed projects. Great design starts with great content, and one of the most important elements you can provide us with is high-quality imagery. Whether you’re providing product images, team headshots, event photography or logos, the quality and …
As a graphic designer and web developer, creativity is at the heart of what we do. But when you’re constantly working with looming deadlines, it’s easy to feel creatively drained. That’s where hobbies can come in. Hobbies give your mind a break from work. But more importantly, they keep your creativity alive. Whether it’s sketching, …
Marketing involves many moving parts, including strategy, content, timing; but design is often the element that brings everything together and why we love design. Good design can make your campaign more engaging and effective. However, poorly designed material can cause confusion, reduce trust, and put people off. So we’ve put together five common design mistakes …
Designing for your brand can be exciting, until everyone wants to get involved. Too many opinions often lead to confusion, cluttered visuals, and a final design that doesn’t reflect your original idea. Here’s how to avoid the common problems that happen when too many cooks get involved in the design process. 1. Too Many Opinions, …
Looking to plan your social media posts with more purpose? This month-by-month social media marketing days guide highlights key marketing dates throughout the year – which is ideal for creating timely and relevant content that connects with your audience and strengthens your brand’s presence online. So check our our social media marketing days list… January …
When you’re editing video content (whether it’s an interview, vlog or for marketing material) there are always choices to be made in terms of the natural flow of the video. The aim of good video editing is to serve the story without any rough cuts or jumps, all the while keeping the viewer interested in …
Us designers often look down on Canva a little, but like all tools, they have their place. It can be a pretty useful tool, especially for beginners who want to create great-looking designs without needing pro-level software. But once you’ve got the basics down, there are a few good habits you can build that’ll make your life …
Illustration is such a powerful medium and it has such a broad stylistic range that we’re always finding new and interesting creatives out there producing amazing new work. For this blog post, I’d like to bring to your attention a wonderful artist called Maria Dimova, from Andorra. Mary’s blog and Instagram page showcases her imaginative …
Sophie Potter is known for her beautiful and unique illustrations, and her work is spring brought to life. To top it off, Sophie is also a local artist and is based just around the corner from us in Cardiff. Sophie is all about bringing nature, and her travels, to life. She has spoken about how …