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The importance of white space, or negative space, and why designers use it.

Mind the gap! – why we use negative space

When delivering a design, a common request designers get is to add more information or expand objects to fill any remaining white space.

By Michelle Barnett : 14/12/2017
Illustration of a Christmas pudding

Applying Christmas to your brand

Christmas - the brand - is big business. We take a look at the balance between communicating your brands tone of voice and bring about festive cheer!

By Michelle Barnett : 29/11/2017
Speech bubble representing verbal identity and it's role in building business brand.

Verbal identity – you need one

A blog post about verbal communication, talking about establishing a brand's tone of voice. As a brand, how you talk about yourself, your company and your products?

By Michelle Barnett : 24/10/2017
Is brand activism getting ridiculous? Using the power of shock to communicate.

Brand Activism is getting ridiculous

Brand activism is where business use current politics to boost their brand image. Is it ethical for them to be involved when profit is to be made.

By Michelle Barnett : 11/10/2017
Vector logo for dropbox rebrand

The Dropbox rebrand

Our take on the dropbox rebrand. Brand values, flexible branding and then communicating the change to others.

By Fran Johnson : 04/10/2017
Branding in 10 years time, no brand launches and individualised communication.

What will branding look like in 10 years time?

Individualised communication, Flexible branding and no big brand launches are the predictions of what branding will look like in 10 years time.

By Fran Johnson : 13/09/2017
Comic sans, the infamous typeface.

Is Comic Sans really that bad?

A post that examines the history, misuse and designers rejection of the famous typeface, comic sans.

By Michelle Barnett : 04/09/2017
Consider audience when planning brand strategy

Do all brands need to be audience led?

Brand strategy often looks at a number of different spectrums. In this post we look into whether brands are audience led or founder led, with particular consideration into personalities, the market and trust.

By Fran Johnson : 02/09/2017
When should you think about a rebrand?

When should I think about a rebrand?

When should you think about a rebrand? Is your visual identity looking tired, or has your company changed strategic direction.

By Fran Johnson : 30/08/2017
Growing brands through web - understanding the needs of your audience.

Growing brands through web

Website isn't just around making something look pretty - its around structure and navigation. Which questions do your audience need answered, and have you answered them?

By Chris Pymm : 22/08/2017
Tone of voice, a valuable part of your brand identity.

How does tone of voice help my brand?

Establishing the correct tone of voice is crucial in brand development. Why do we choose a tone of voice for a brand? And then how to we do it?

By Michelle Barnett : 20/08/2017
Is it important to have a personal brand?

Why do you need a personal brand?

Influential people have a personal brand whether they like it or not! From celebrities to lawyers, everyone in the public eye has a brand. Do you cultivate it, or let it evolve by itself?

By Fran Johnson : 18/08/2017