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Learn about the most common file types and their use in print and web.
Having your file supplied correctly is crucial to the final job outcome for print or web. To help you understand the difference let’s look at eight of the most common file types and describe each one.
Do you know the difference between coated and uncoated paper?
Coated paper is coated with an agent to improve the brightness and printing properties as the coating fills the minute pits between the fibres
Did you know that Nintendo made playing cards?
Nintendo is one of the biggest brands in the world. It is a Japanese company that has been around since 1889.
Networking and building relationships in business.
Networking and building relationships isn’t a sales pitch it’s about making valuable professional connections that grow over time, think of it as a chance to meet new friends.
Is it always better to work with a specialist?
I had a call from a potential client who was enquiring about having a folded leaflet designed and printed.
Value, service and experience in business.
How many of you professionals can relate to this story about value, service and experience?
Workbooks designed and printed for Best Behaviour.
Best Behaviour Dog Training offers 121 training, puppy classes, adult dog training classes and behaviour consultations for problem behaviours.
A brand new logo designed for Argus Accounting.
After a 1-2-1 Zoom call, I realised Sharon wanted a new logo designed.
Car manufacturers Dacia and Kia have rebranded.
I’ve mentioned in other posts that car logos are being streamlined or simplified to enable them to work across digital media and it got me thinking about rebranded car manufacturers.
Four famous brands that have rebranded.
Now and then famous brands rebrand, sometimes it’s a major overhaul and other times it may be so subtle you may not even notice.
Buick Citroen and Volvo have a fresh brand.
Back in spring 2022, carmaker Buick revealed a new logo which has to be said confused a lot of people.
Brand consistency and visibility on and offline.
In the current marketplace, there are now more platforms than ever to convey your brand message, making it even more difficult to achieve brand consistency.
A brand name owned by a specific company.
Have you heard a name you recognise from everyday use but didn’t know the brand name was owned by a specific company?
7UP, Cadbury and Toblerone have rebranded.
These are three different examples of a rebrand. It’s been over seven years since 7UP’s last revamp and at first glance, it looks familiar.
Using the rule of thirds in graphic design.
There are a lot of rules in graphic design, such as typography, balance, composition, and negative space to name just a few.
Why don’t you just do the design yourself?
A while ago I attended a business expo and among the exhibitors was a local photographer offering headshots for social media and branding material.
Commissioning a professional graphic designer.
Did you know that when you commission a new logo you’re not just buying a design that looks nice and colourful? You’re investing in one of the most important elements of your brand.
Five things to be aware of when you design for print.
You’ve come up with the big idea and generated the visuals, now it’s time to prepare that artwork for print and look forward to receiving a knock-out finished result landing on your doorstep.
Are you thinking of hiring a graphic designer?
If you are a small to medium size business with a limited budget you may be wary about hiring a professional graphic designer thinking it’s a lot of expense with no guarantee of recouping that expense.
My days before the Apple Mac was a common sight.
I’m Darren and because I’ve been in the print and design business some time I’d give you an insight about how we used to work before the Apple Mac came along.