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While we can’t help you solve quadratic equations or explain why that dress is blue and black and not white and gold, we can offer some stellar advice when it comes to print and graphic design.
Grab your favourite tea, treat yourself to a biscuit (or two!) and have a gander of the latest development, advice and news from the world of print and design written by our talented team and specialist guest bloggers.
How emotions play an important role in graphic design
Why are emotions so crucial in design? Because believe it or not, great graphic design can trigger specific emotions. Emotions can influence decision-making, create attention, help you relive memories and generate meaning.
How to celebrate World Environment Day 2022
World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), it is celebrated annually on the 5th of June.
The international day encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment with millions of people across the world engaging to protect the planet.
Our guide to sustainable corporate gifts
Do you know what is better than corporate gifts? Sustainable corporate gifts, of course! If you want to showcase your brand professionally and memorably as well as sustainably, check out our top sustainable corporate gifts loved by us and our customers,
Visual Print and Design’s glossary of printing terms
Have you ever sat down to discuss your latest project with a print company and asked yourself… “What are they on about?! GSM? Crop marks? Die-cut? They are just saying words!”
The top 10 printed items that all hospitality businesses need
Every restaurant and hotel needs printed materials. Why? Because they can help you promote your business and provide guests and clientele with vital information to help aid their buying decisions.
Our step-by-step guide to making your artwork ‘print ready’
“Is your artwork print-ready?” – If you have been asked this question by your print company but are not sure what this means or how to do it, you have come to the right place.
We like to ‘move it, move it’ for Comic Relief
As a team, we’ll be walking, running or cycling 50 miles EACH throughout March to raise money for Comic Relief to ensure they can continue to help people in the UK and across the world.
The top packaging trends for 2022
Is your packaging in need of a facelift and a re-vamp? Brands sometimes underestimate the power of packaging but it is still a vital part of the customer journey and ultimately, a great marketing tool.
In-house commercial printers vs. print management: who should you use?
Almost all businesses print. That is why it is important to find a print company that can help you streamline the printing process, save you money and help you achieve results. But do you use a commercial printer? Or a print management company?
Visual Print and Design raises nearly £200 for local mental health charity
We’re delighted to announce that we have raised much-needed funds for Shine Lincolnshire by donating a portion of our December profits.
A spotlight on the 2022 Pantone colour
It’s a brand-new year which means there is a new Pantone colour of the year! Each year Pantone’s Colour Institute announce their ‘Colour of the Year’ and how it will influence many industries around the world.
It’s beginning to look a lot like (a Visual Print and Design) Christmas
Where did the last 12 months go? (Yes, we know we say this every year!). We had national lockdowns, cargo ships stuck in canals, the Euros, Squid Games, the Olympics and Adele came out of hibernation.