Jun 30, 2026 | Design, General, Typography
… and the ones we’re avoiding Design trends come and go. Some shape the future of branding, while others disappear almost as quickly as they arrive. As designers, it’s important to stay up to date with what’s new, but it’s equally...
May 26, 2026 | General, volunteering
What two days at the Chelsea Flower Show with the Army Benevolent Fund taught me Last week, I spent two days volunteering with the Army Benevolent Fund at the Chelsea Flower Show, and it reinforced something I believe, many UK businesses are beginning to recognise,...
Mar 4, 2026 | Design, General, Typography
… more than you think. Typography is one of those things you don’t really notice… until it’s bad. When it works, it feels effortless. When it doesn’t, it can completely ruin a design faster than a dodgy Comic Sans logo on a law firm’s website. Typography isn’t...
Feb 13, 2026 | AI, General
Why a designer still matters… The recent ChatGPT caricature trend has been hard to miss. With a few clever prompts, businesses and individuals (me included) have been turning themselves into cartoons, mascots and playful brand avatars in seconds. It’s fun, fast...
Feb 2, 2026 | Design, General, Printing, Websites
… that designers will actually thank you for. If you’ve ever worked with a graphic design agency and thought “Why isn’t this quite what I had in mind?” chances are the brief played a part. A good design brief doesn’t need to be long or complicated. It just...
Jan 15, 2026 | Design, General, Printing, Websites
Ever noticed that colours can look different on screen compared to printed materials? It’s a common question we’re asked — and the reason usually comes down to RGB vs CMYK. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) This colour mode is used for all digital screens, including websites,...
