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 …
Big News from Adobe. Love them or hate them, they keep ploughing on with new features for their creative suite of applications. And leaving aside all the possible and real issues surrounding whether Adobe are cannibalising their own customers… Illustrator just got a seriously cool upgrade and it’s kind of blowing our minds a bit. Check …
Okay, design fam — buckle up, because we just stumbled across something wildly creative and we’re still not quite over it. Crucible, a consultancy that plays in the world of drinks and flavours, went full mad scientist on their branding — and we mean that in the best way possible. Instead of whipping up a …
It’s true, our passion for our work drives productivity, but extended screen time can have unintended consequences for both physical health and overall efficiency. It is essential to recognise the impact prolonged screen exposure (and just sitting in one place too long) has on eye health, posture, and general well-being. Extended periods of screen use, …
He needs no introduction, but let’s talk about Banksy – the elusive artist who has stunned the world time and time again with his striking and thought-provoking pieces. Although his true identity is mostly a mystery, he’s known for his eye-catching pieces of art—which often carry powerful messages about society, people and the environment. What …
Many people think that graphic design is simply what you find visually appealing. They unfortunately leave out all the goals, branding, use case, messaging, targets, readability, legibility and so many other aspects of powerful visual communication. And often they have no idea that there are a huge range of established and proven principles that form a foundation to good design.
In today’s world, it seems we are almost always surrounded by things to do and endless distractions. Our phones, social media, and the constant rush of life can make it hard to be still.
It’s always a pleasure to work with fellow creatives who make your life simpler. That’s David Manton (on the left) from Photodrome in Cardiff at a recent shoot down at CTS (Cardiff Theatrical Services).