As I approach 30 years in business, I reflect on the industry that was, and the industry as it stands today. Most notably, the biggest change has to be how the working environment changed from a technical, often laborious job, with Magic Marker mock-ups, typesetting, Letraset lettering, PMT cameras, Rotring (rOtring) pens, (which would be
I’m not going to deny that a design should be aesthetically pleasing, (and relevant to the market it’s trying to attract). But, a truly effective piece of communication design is only as good as the THINKING behind it. If the design doesn’t communicate the keys benefit to the reader, the design becomes purely decorative. As
In this blog, I will explore the reasons for rebranding your business, and when you should do it. Your corporate identity is often the first point of contact customers will have with your business… It needs to leave a positive impression. Rebranding as a business matures Businesses often have inadequate budgets to assign to brand
Top 10 Tips to get the most from your Designer Effectively briefing your graphic designer will dramatically increase the success of your campaign. These are my Top 10 Tips for getting the most from your designer. 1. Know your target audience Specific is terrific. First and foremost, the designer needs to understand the market they need to communicate
(S)marketing, the smarter way to gain new customers. I have never been a fan of playing the ‘numbers game’ when it comes to marketing. With budgets becoming ever tighter, and return on investment becoming even more critical, being smart with your marketing is more important than ever. In order to promote your business or service,
Understanding Print: Digital vs Litho In the ever-changing world of technology, nothing stands still for long… the world of print is no exception. With the advent of 3D printing, there is even more scope to think outside the box. Our Print Management Service ensures the best print company and best print technology for the job.
What makes a ‘good’ logo design ‘great’ ? As a newbie graphic designer learning my trade, I remember my boss at the time teaching me about the ‘Seven Commandments of Logo Design’. I had never been taught these at art school, so I’m guessing this is more about ‘good practice’, than what’s on the curriculum as such.
Marketing through a recession The coming months and years are going to be challenging for British businesses. Leaving the ‘rights’ and ‘wrongs’ of BREXIT behind us, one thing we all know for sure, is things ARE going to change. Forward thinking businesses will be planning for this change now, strategising their marketing plans… Time to
Your logo design is not your brand To suggest, ‘your logo is your brand’, would be to suggest, ‘your nose is your face’ – Quite clearly, this isn’t the case. Your face is unique to you, because of the way all the elements work together… Your brand works in exactly the same way. The eyes,
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