Cheap Print Deals – Know What You’re Buying
We all want to make sure we get the best value for money these days. If you’ve invested in some design or marketing work, you might decide to source your own printer to get the best deal. After all,...
View ArticleBrand Guidelines – What They’re For and Why You Need Them
Brand Guidelines – otherwise known as corporate identity manuals, identity style guides or standards. Whatever you might call them, they’re an essential element of any branding project – large or...
View ArticleWhen graphic designers get carried away…
Spotted this on a walk near Taunton in Somerset this weekend – not quite Wind in The Willows is it?!
View ArticleDribbble Invite Giveaway
I have in my possession two very sought after Dribbble invitations*. Here’s how to get your sticky mitts on them… Post a link to your best piece of work in the comments section below Tell me why you...
View ArticleFree Vector Woodgrain Pattern
Mmm…woodgrain…and vector woodgrain at that! I needed some repeatable woodgrain patterns for a project recently and, i’ll be honest, got a bit carried away! Who knew drawing woodgrain could be so...
View ArticleHave You Met Your Brand?
When I work on logo design and branding projects with clients my first priority is to really get to grips with their brand and what their business is all about. In most cases I’ll be starting from...
View ArticleDo Small Businesses Really Need A Brand?
If you run a small business you’re probably very busy doing just that – running the business. Branding is quite likely pretty low on your list of everyday priorities. Perhaps you think that branding is...
View ArticleLogo, Visual Identity or Brand?
What makes a brand? Why do you need a visual identity? Where does your logo fit into all this? Branding can be a bit of a minefield for the uninitiated, with all sorts of vague explanations and...
View ArticleStay Organised in 2015 – Download Our Free A4 Calendar
There are hundreds of free printable calendars and year planners on the web, but most are over-engineered and will use up loads of ink every time you print a copy. So, we’ve made a super simple,...
View Article5 Ways That Graphic Design Can Boost Your Business
There are 5 crucial ways that graphic design can help a business to make more sales, connect with customers and generally work better. Graphic design is all about putting words and images together to...
View ArticleHow Strong Is Your Brand?
If you’ve ever wondered if your brand is up to scratch, you’re not alone. For small businesses, building a strong brand can be an uphill struggle, or even a complete mystery. But it needn’t be this...
View ArticleHow To Make Visual Ads That Work – Infographic
What is that makes some ads work brilliantly? Decent branding? Yep. Good design? Definitely. If you’re looking for ways to improve your advertising results Bannersnack explain all in this great...
View ArticleHow to Design The Perfect Brand Identity
Have you ever wondered what goes into a brand identity design? Creative Market have a great infographic that sums it up. About Edgeways Edgeways is an independent graphic designer dedicated to helping...
View ArticleWhat Is Branding?
Branding is a notoriously difficult subject to pin down. Consumers, business owners, even marketing & design pros often get themselves tied up in knots trying to get to grips with branding. Some...
View ArticleHow To Use Hashtags (The Right Way)
If you can get your hashtag strategy right you’ll maximise the potential of your social media posts. But what are the rules? Should you use hashtags the same way on Twitter as you do on Instagram?...
View ArticleHow Avoiding One Word Can Improve Your Copywriting
Do you wish your copy could be more interesting? More engaging? Actually result in more sales? Here’s a really simple trick in an infographic from Proof Reading Services. About Edgeways Edgeways is an...
View Article5 Ways Graphic Design Can Boost Your Business
There are 5 crucial ways that graphic design can help a business to make more sales, connect with customers and generally work better. Graphic design is all about putting words and images together to...
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