6 Invaluable Lessons From Advertising Pioneer David Ogilvy
Throughout his wildly successful copywriting career, David Ogilvy coined some of the most celebrated slogans of all time for some of the world’s biggest brands. He worked with everyone from…
9 “Great British Brands” That Aren’t Actually British
Us British take a lot of pride in our homegrown brands. We like to throw around words like “heritage”, “quality”, and “tradition” when we discuss all the things that make…
Pizza Hut’s Red Roof: Using Nostalgia To Revitalise A Brand
We don’t need to tell you that Pizza Hut is a huge brand. Founded in 1958 by Dan and Frank Carney, it’s since grown into the largest pizza chain on…
Neuriva: Branding That Personalises A Depersonalised Industry
There was a time when the terms “sleek modern branding” and “vitamin and mineral supplements” wouldn’t be seen in the same sentence. But times change, and every now and then…
5 Amazing Design Magazines To Read In 2019
Magazines are an incredible source of inspiration and ideas. And despite the modern explosion of digital content, the focussed and tactile nature of a physical magazine is still a much…
Top 7 Documentaries For Designers To Watch
Sometimes there’s nothing better than sitting down to watch a good documentary to educate and inspire us. As designers it’s important to keep our creativity stimulated, and exposing ourselves to…
Quant, Warhol, And The Kitschy Craft Of Pop Art
Mary Quant has an exhibition at the V&A this year, and it reminded us just how much we love 60s design. In particular, for us, pop art. And whilst personally…
Graphic Design around the world: Scandinavia
One of the most endearing aspects of graphic design is the extent to which it’s influenced by different cultures around the world. Every nation has its own unique design heritage,…
7 Ideas For Eco-Friendly Promotional Items
We’ve talked previously on the merits and benefits of promotional items. Indeed, giving gifts to existing and prospective clients is an excellent way to build rapport. But in times of…
5 Key Benefits Of Using Promotional Items
Promotional items are an incredibly effective way of getting your brand in front of prospective and existing customers. From pens and pads to cups and calendars, there’s really no end…
Graphic Design Around The World: Japan
As designers, we’re always striving to create original and unique work. But in order to keep our stuff fresh, bold, and original, it’s important to stay inspired by constantly exposing…
The Art Of Minimalist Graphic Design
Minimalism. It’s everywhere. From our homes to our offices, the art of purposeful simplicity has gained a lot of attention over recent years. Not without good reason, either. Minimalism provides…