What is the Golden Ratio?
Did you know there is a mathematical ratio found in man-made designs? Who knew design was so geeky…? (Actually, we did) It is something that has been recognised for thousands of centuries.
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Four exciting graphic design trends for 2022
And just like that, 2022 was knocking on our doorstep (we are pretty sure it was 2019 yesterday). As we look ahead to the new year, we have also been looking at emerging graphic design trends that are sure to define the year and get our creative juices flowing.
Why great graphic design can solve problems
Great graphic design is an important tool for any business, it is how you communicate with people including your customers, potential clients and associates.
How do you design a memorable business card?
Even in a digital world, business cards are still considered an effective marketing tool, but how do you make yours stand out from the rest?
10 powerful graphic design tips
While we would say just get our team of creative experts (you wouldn’t DIY your wedding photographs, would you?), we do understand that some people don’t always have the budget. That’s why we’ve put together our top 10 powerful graphic design tips that non-designers need to know:
How to set up artwork for foiling and spot UV
Adding a foil or Spot UV finish to your print is a sure way to make a bigger impression with your marketing materials as well as add a luxurious look and feel. However, submitting your artwork files for foiling or spot UV can be tricky if you are not sure how to. Don’t worry though, we have put together a step-by-step guide to help you do just that.
Design size guide for social media graphics (2020)
We know that getting your images looking good on everything from Facebook to Twitter is nearly impossible without a guide, so we’ve put one together to ensure your social media accounts always look great (well, until their layouts change again!)
Our top tips for designing for large format print
Whether you’re designing graphics for a fabric exhibition stand, outdoor banner or even for signage, your designs must stand out from the crowd as well be prepared correctly for large format printing.
5 useful (and free) resources for graphic design
There are tons of free graphic design resources out there that can help you become more creative. From stock images and fonts to icons and illustrations, the internet is full of them, but how do you know if you’re allowed to use them for commercial purposes? Or worse…that the creator never intended them to be free?
Why is graphic design important for digital marketing?
As much as we’d like to say ‘because it is’, you’ve probably come across this article as you’re wondering what the importance of graphic design is for digital communications.