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May 20, 2020

Staying visible during uncertain times

Lately, we've all been looking at more ways we can move more of what we do online. As businesses, we are always searching for ways to contin

Emma Venables

Jul 30, 2019

Widows and Orphans - do you avoid them?

A Widow is one word on a line, all on its own at the end of a block of text. You can either reword the text to avoid this, or you can use tr

What is the difference between a graphic designer and a web designer?

Emma Venables

Jun 19, 2019

What is the difference between a graphic designer and a web designer?

Whilst some graphic designers do get involved with web design and coding, many will specialise in just offering print design -that's anythin

My number 1 tip for checking where else a stock image has already been used...

Emma Venables

May 22, 2019

My number 1 tip for checking where else a stock image has already been used...

You've found the perfect stock image to use for your latest campaign. But do you know how to check where a stock image has already been used

3 places to get amazing photos for your designs

Emma Venables

May 16, 2019

3 places to get amazing photos for your designs

Stock libraries have come a long way in the last few years. It used to be that to get hold of a half decent image, you had to part ways with

Emma Venables

Jul 16, 2018

Things to consider when designing your logo

Things to consider when designing your logo: Is it still recognisable when it's displayed at very small sizes?

Emma Venables

Jun 15, 2018

What is "bleed"?

Are you confused by your online printer when they ask for "bleed"? This is a term which basically means THE AREA AROUND THE EDGE OF YOUR FIN

Emma Venables

May 1, 2018

Why do my images look pixelated?

Why do images look pixelated when you blow them up? IN A NUTSHELL. .

Why can't I use that photo I grabbed from the internet on my leaflet?

Emma Venables

Apr 20, 2018

Why can't I use that photo I grabbed from the internet on my leaflet?

Aside from the obvious copyright issues which would arise from just randomly using someone else's photo from Google, or any website for that

Emma Venables

Mar 10, 2018

When to use different file types

Do you know the best type of files to request for your logos to use on screen? In print? To scale up to huge proportions? Here is a handy gu

Emma Venables

Feb 7, 2018

Why you should request an EPS version of your logo

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