25 Inspiring TED Talks For Designers, Creatives, And Curious Minds
Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels. From activism and war to virtual reality and urban planning, TED talks offer us bite-sized chunks of education, insight, and inspiration from some of the world’s leading…
The Psychology of Colours And Shapes: What Reds, Yellows, Squares, And Circles Say About Your Brand
Colours and shapes: the subtle tools. The non-verbal masters of communication. As a business, the colours and shapes you feature in your designs will tell a very specific story. Not…
4 Graphic Design Trends To Watch Out For In 2021
Photo by olia danilevich from Pexels 2020 has been a memorable year, to say the least. And many of us are looking towards 2021 with an understandable mixture of hope and trepidation. In…
7 Tricks To Cultivate Creativity And Generate More Ideas
Photo by Burak K from Pexels Creativity is all in the mind. And though it’s generally regarded as a mysterious and untameable phenomenon, there are certain habits we can develop to encourage more…
9 Christmas Adverts For 2020
Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels. Well, it’s been a strange year for most of us. Lots of things are upside down, and many once-familiar traditions are having to change in the face…
How To Maintain Your Wellbeing Whilst Working From Home
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels. It’s November. The days are getting shorter and colder, and we’re now in the midst of another lockdown. And whilst those of us who are still able…
Remembering Terence Conran
The legendary furniture designer Sir Terence Conran died earlier this month at the age of 88, leaving behind a monumental legacy. Sir Terence was best known for founding Habitat, the…
Audio Branding: A Quick Guide To An Underused Tool
Photo by Barthy Bonhomme from Pexels. From catchy jingles to snappy sound effects, audio branding is a powerful yet surprisingly under-utilised form of marketing. Employing the use of audio content to stir emotions…
Remembering Milton Glaser
Milton Glaser was a graphic design legend. From “I ♥ New York” to Bob Dylan’s greatest hits, he conceived some of the world’s most iconic designs. And though he lived…
Getting more From Less: The Benefits Of Simple Design
Photo by Paula Schmidt from Pexels. Great design is simple design. And simple design is the ability to portray a concept or idea in the most clear and concise way possible. This applies to…
Why You Should Avoid DIY Design
With the digital age in full swing, it’s now easier than ever for businesses to take a DIY approach to their design. From website templates to ready-made leaflets, there’s no…
How To Write A Compelling Call To Action
Photo by Martin Lopez from Pexels If you’re new to the term, a CTA is essentially a subtle command — a desired course of action you’d like a prospective client to take. It can be…