'Are you worried about Canva?' I've been asked this question a few times. On the surface, it makes sense. I'm a graphic designer and make a living through design. Therefore, any form of automation or 'DIY' option should be a killer for my business. It's not hard to see why some designers feel uneasy about [...]
There are many things that a happy designer can do that a frustrated one can't. Contrary to popular belief, creativity often doesn't come from pain. The trope of the 'tortured creative' is, for the most part, incorrect. As such, a relaxed designer is more likely to be able to find more creative solutions to problems. [...]
One of the things people remember first about a brand is it’s colour choices. In this series of articles, I’ll be looking at what each colour says about a brand, how it makes people react and what messages it sends. This article looks at the colour purple and the brand messages it promotes. Purple [...]
The Theory of Evolution When the word 'Evolution' is mentioned, it is most commonly referring to Charles Darwin's famous Theory of Evolution as set out in his book 'On the Origin of Species'. The scientific theory is well known, forming the basis of our understanding of the natural order and biodiversity; though it has [...]
Innovate - verb - Make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. Innovation is a word that is often unfortunately mired in hyperbole. The idea is a grand one, encompassing many truly positive actions such as change for the better, out with the old and in with the new as well [...]
Today we find ourselves looking at an interesting branding project involving some elements of Japanese design that have been used within the Shinto religion, Samurai crests and right through to modern Japanese logo design. The Tomoe is a design that resembles a comma, and is a common design element in Kamon, Japanese family crests, that [...]
The process of creation is long and can be fraught with difficult decisions, quarrelsome questions and careful compromise. The notion that an artist can produce a fully functioning creation from thin air is ludicrous, each and every moment of the artist's day to day life is a constant struggle in the re-evaluation of ideas and [...]