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Using Infographics

Make it snappy with Infographics Our ever-diminishing attention is now less than that of a goldfish, which apparently is 9 seconds! Since that’s the case we need to find ways of capturing people’s attention and engaging with them in super-fast time. This is an infographic we used in our article about colour and branding. We…

Moodboards

Moodboards: the most important step in the Branding Process

Some designers employ moodboards in their process, some don’t. Personally, I’m a huge fan and here’s why I think that creating a moodboard is the most important step in the branding process. What is a moodboard and why do I need one? A moodboard is like a collage containing a variety of images, text, and…

McDonald's

These ads make you think of McDonald’s with just 5 words and 5 colours

Leo Burnett’s campaign doesn’t feature the ‘Golden Arches’ or even the word McDonald’s – but you instantly know who it’s for. The latest billboard campaign for McDonald’s is as stripped back as it gets. There are no images of burgers, customers, restaurants or glowing warm logos in the rain – just a few words on…

logo design

9 Reasons to use a Brand Design Agency

A good brand design agency is more than just outsourcing the design of your company logo and branding. The success with a design agency partnership is driven by your design agency taking a holistic view of your business. While considering all of your branding touchpoints; such as marketing material, website and communication systems. A good…

Posters

How COVID-19 prompted a return of the Poster

The return of the poster. Creatives around the world have been producing posters in response to the Covid-19 crisis. In the past few months, posters have become an important tool for sharing information and lifting people’s spirits. The coronavirus has inspired a wave of creative projects – from short films to poems and digital artworks….

Report & Accounts

Why brochures still work for your business

By Steve Oakes Do you think brochures aren’t relevant anymore? Well, think again. For companies that have a lot to say, brochures are the perfect tool. Customers love having something to hold and flick through the pages while reflecting in their own time. Here are 4 more reasons why I think businesses must include brochures…

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