I really admire Apple’s brand. I refer to Apple a lot as a brand leader in branding consults with our clients. Their carefully planned branding communications almost seem effortless, but the simplicity of the communication is what makes Apple’s brand have the consistency we have all come to know and respect. Sure, there’s a huge marketing department at Apple. Every detail of visual communication goes through a rigorous marketing and design process. But behind every decision, there’s a core foundation - “Is this a…
Read MoreWhen it comes to selling products or services to your customers, many businesses think their sales pitch speaks the loudest in converting enquiries to sales. In truth, your customers already have an impression of you well before you have the opportunity to say a word. They’re already forming an opinion of your service or product just based on your branding. Your brand influences your customers – positively or negatively – long before you ever have the opportunity to speak with them. Because of this…
Read MoreI feel extremely grateful that I’ve been able to build a career as a graphic designer and be creative every single day. I understand that many aspiring artists and graphic designers struggle to make a career out of their talent, and this drives me all the more to make sure our industry grows and engenders a strong legacy. To share this ethos, I also like to regularly connect with art and design students. Recently, I was asked to speak about what I’ve learnt in…
Read MorePhotoshop is an excellent tool we design folk often use. Though I do feel like Photoshop, thanks to the slang and mainstream media, is the tool that receives the most recognition despite there being an array of programs in a designer’s toolbox. I often hear - “You can use Photoshop to make that look good, right?” And it’s even reached the stage where Photoshop is used as a verb - “I’m just Photoshopping it, okay?” Curiously, Photoshop has somehow become “famous.” I think that’s…
Read MoreBlueberries, sapphires, the sea and sky - I like the colour blue and I’m not alone; it’s the number one favourite colour of people the world over! But did you know that blue is also a favoured colour in branding? Why is blue so popular? Why are blue logos and branding so favoured? Why not another colour? What is it about all those lovely blue tones that makes it so appealing? Well, let’s look at the some facts about the colour blue: Blue is…
Read MoreWe're happy to feature a post today from guest contributor and graphic design student Ranita Whebell! Ranita is currently completing a Diploma of Graphic Design through CATC Design School. Throughout her study, Ranita has developed a strong interest in logo design and branding, an area in which she hopes to pursue a career in the near future. The following article was written as part of an assessment piece in which Ranita was required to research current trends within a specialised area of the graphic design industry.…
Read MoreYou’ve just launched a fabulous business and can’t wait to hit the ground running – but wait, you need a logo! There are tonnes of online sources for free or cheap logos and other branding, which can be very tempting. As we all know, though, what seems too good to be true usually is, and one of our past clients found this out the hard way. My heart really went out to this client when she contacted us needing a high-quality version of her logo…
Read MoreToday, I had a moment with a client talking about her logo design in our Townsville studio that I’ll never forget. This client has just sold a very successful business of hers and is moving into a new business venture. We were in a brand consultation; talking excitedly about logo design ideas for her new (super cool) business venture and she mentioned that while running her previous business, she always wanted to use our design services... but because she already had a logo and…
Read MoreWhen I first started my career as a graphic designer, I was eager to learn all the tricks of the trade. I would watch the other designers in the studio curiously; taking in the conversations they would have day-to-day with clients and seeing how they would turn a problem around so it would have a really favourable outcome—and be an ongoing solution. It truly fascinated me that designers were problem solvers. And it still fascinates me today! It was something that was not taught…
Read MoreI’m going to let you in on a little secret... And once you hear it you’ll think it’s so obvious. However it’s the one thing that often goes awry when new businesses are coming up with and/or designing their logo. The secret is all in the way your business’s branding and logo is TALKING to your audience! If you can get your branding and logo speaking the right language to your customer, then you will notice significantly increased exposure and appeal within the marketplace. Getting…
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