New Year, New Momentum: Start 2026 with a Brand Audit & Refresh
At Fresco Creative, we believe that the start of a new year is the perfect moment to ignite your brand’s potential, sharpen your creative strategy and set a bold direction for growth.
Why brands that prioritise design weather tough times better
In challenging economic conditions, businesses often turn to cost-cutting as a survival tactic. Marketing budgets shrink, advertising spend is trimmed, and design becomes one of the first areas to feel the pinch.
Brand bold or fade fast: why strong design is your best investment in uncertain times
In today’s unpredictable economic climate, businesses face a tough choice: blend in and risk being forgotten or stand out and thrive.
The importance of branding in Australia: building connection through design
In Australia’s fast-moving and highly competitive market, strong branding is no longer optional, it’s essential. A well-defined brand doesn’t just make your business look good; it builds recognition, trust, and emotional connection with your audience.
Design with a Pulse – Lessons from Los Angeles Design Weekend
Los Angeles Design Weekend felt less like a traditional design fair and more like a living, breathing map of creativity.
Murals, The Proper Hotel & Sculptures – Design Inspiration Across LA
Beyond the exhibitions, what struck me most about LA was how design lives and breathes across the city itself. Walking through its neighbourhoods felt like wandering through an open-air gallery, with murals, architecture, and sculpture telling stories at every turn.
Reflections on Graphic Design at the LA Design Festival
As the owner of a graphic design studio based in Sydney, I’m always looking for opportunities to step outside the day-to-day and connect with fresh ideas. This year, attending the LA Design Festival gave me exactly that.
Design trends that will put your brand ahead in 2026
Every year design reinvents itself, sometimes with a bang, sometimes with a quiet shift in colour palettes or typefaces. In 2026 the brands that cut through the noise will be the ones brave enough to embrace creativity that feels both fresh and strategic.
Designing for Government in Australia: Navigating the unique challenges of public sector projects
Designing for government projects in Australia comes with its own set of nuances and complexities.
The future of graphic design: how technology will shape the next decade
As we look ahead to the next ten years, the graphic design industry stands on the brink of a transformative era.