Top typefaces for 2023 – graphic design font trends are taking inspiration from past eras
What are the top typefaces for 2023 most favoured by graphic designers?
Copyright—how does it apply to graphic designers and their clients?
Copyright is concerned with ownership that arises when an artist such as a graphic artist, or a designer, a writer, an image creator, or a music maker, for example uses their own creative skills and labour to produce something.
2023 Graphic Design Trends – Colour
Everyone wishes they had a crystal ball, right? Well, the next best thing is to pick up on trends and use them to try and predict what will be popular in the future. From a graphic designer’s point of view this is a great way to keep fresh when it […]
Annual report design, what is it?
For most businesses, the beginning of the “financial” year is a time to reflect on the past twelve months. Just as you might look back over the year behind you and make decisions about your future, companies consider the numbers behind their failures and successes and make growth plans. Unfortunately, these […]
What’s new in Graphic Design for 2023?
To say the last few years have been disruptive to the norm is an understatement! It’s been a massive 3 years of change and chaos, but with this has come innovation, and a surge in creativity breaking old limitations and boundaries. There has been so many radical changes in the […]
Why Truly Good Design Evoke Emotions and What this Means for Your Brand
Humankind have been using symbols and images for eons as a way to express themselves, tell a story and evoke emotion. Fast forward to 2022 and nothing much has changed in this regard. The power of symbolism and imagery in design to inspire, influence or (on the darker end of […]
Small Creative Agency = Big Creative Returns
When choosing the right creative agency, either for your next branding campaign or a simple brochure design bigger isn’t always better. Infact I would argue there are many advantages in choosing a smaller agency. Below are my reasons why I believe a smaller creative agency out performs a larger in […]
Brand Refresh or Brand Overhaul? Evolution or Revolution?
Over the years I’ve had many companies approach our agency unsure on whether they need a complete brand overhaul or just an update to keep their brand looking contemporary and relevant. Often these companies started as small sole traders or small family businesses, they’ve never had their logo or brand […]
What makes a good Graphic Designer?
You may think that finding a graphic designer is easy, and you might be correct, but finding a good one can be more of a challenge. Someone who understands your brief and adds value to what you already envisaged for your project is much harder to come by… I have […]
Graphic Design and Marketing…what you need to know
I would say that most, if not all marketing — be it traditional, branded, or digital- rely on quality and strategic design that is eye-catching. So if you are a graphic designer working with marketing managers and advertising agencies, there are a few things you should know that will help. […]