Combine writing and design for better results
Like coffee and sunrise, popcorn and movies, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson…some things just work better together.
Take writing and design. When mixed well, they are a winning combination. Here’s why.
Get animated with infographics
Infographics are all the rage. Our brains like them because they are more engaging and easier to process. But while their simplicity might be one of the reasons why we like and share infographics, a lot goes on behind the scenes to get it right.
How to design and print an award-winning annual report
Getting your annual over the finish line can feel like a marathon effort. But rather than limping over the line exhausted, it is possible to ease the way with early planning and a strategic approach to graphic design and printing. Friend and graphic designer Bill Laing from Spectrum Graphics has been designing annual reports for 20 years. Here, Bill answers my questions about how to make sure you cross that finish line stress-free and in style.
How to brief a graphic designer for better results
Do you speak design? Are you ready to hand over your carefully crafted words to a graphic designer to add some creative zing? Want to make sure you get the best results and both enjoy the process? In this guest article, friend and graphic designer Alex Godfrey from...
What is typography?
The way your words are presented can be just as important as the words themselves. Good typography enhances readability and understanding, and supports your overall branding. Not-so-good typography can be distracting, hard to read and at odds with your message and...