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, …
A client recently forwarded over an email for an Awards show asking if it was legit. It was an invitation to apply for a prestigious UK business award in their category. Now I, like many who’ve been in business for a while, have seen some, let’s call them interesting ‘Awards’ programmes, but this one was …
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 …
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 …