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Our 2022 Exhibition Wishlist

More and more venues are finding ways to hold their exhibitions and events safely, and we’re looking forward to seeing some of it in person!

By Michelle Barnett : 19/01/2022
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Our top branding agencies in 2022

The field of branding attracts some very interesting and creative people (if we do say so ourselves!) and some talented branding agencies in the UK and beyond. We wanted…

By Fran Johnson : 07/01/2022

How does a Call to Action increase website traffic?

Some of the most common Calls To Action are: buying a product or service, learning more about a subject & contacting the organisation directly.

By Michelle Barnett : 15/12/2021

Vector vs. Raster: What’s the Difference?

Vector graphics are made up of lines, curves and shapes. Think of a vector as a series of dot-to-dots joined up to create paths. Raster graphics are made of pixels - a grid of tiny squares that can be coloured in.

By Fran Johnson : 05/11/2021
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Accessibility in web design

By making a website accessible you can make products that are not just better for those with disabilities, but for everyone?

By Michelle Barnett : 10/10/2021
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How to develop secondary colour palettes

Over time brand colour palettes can feel limiting. A restricted colour palette can make any design work feel corporate, and trying to introduce new messages or products can become trickier. A secondary colour palette is a set of colours chosen to compliment the primary colours, but give the designer more range.

By Fran Johnson : 01/09/2021
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Making the Tough Stuff book

How do we get from a client's brief to creating a finished design project? We walk you through the process with our Tough Stuff booklet.

By Michelle Barnett : 11/08/2021
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Why brand colour palettes need to be more extensive

Every brand needs a workable colour palette for their brand, one that will work for graphs, data visualisations and CTA's.

By Fran Johnson : 19/07/2021

What does your brand stand for?

What types of words should you use for your brand values? A list of the brand value words.

By Fran Johnson : 23/06/2021
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How do we develop initial design ideas?

How do we develop initial ideas? We walk through what you can expect from the first part of the design process.

By Michelle Barnett : 23/05/2021
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What do you need to consider when writing an animation script?

A step by step guide to writing a script for an animation or video - for those of use who don't consider ourselves writers!

By Fran Johnson : 09/04/2021
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What is a house of brands?

The house of brands approach to brand architecture is where the master brand often has little relation to its sub brands. Examples include P&G and Alphabet (although - not google!)

By Fran Johnson : 30/03/2021