To some, the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ might conjure images of robots gone rogue and a loss of human control. To others, they might...

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If you’ve ever done any graphic design work or received a design from a designer, you’ll likely have come across the acronyms RGB and...

Here’s a little challenge to start your day… can you guess the UK’s most recognisable typeface? Does your mind instantly go to something...

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So, you’ve decided to self-publish a book… but when you go to upload it to retailers, they’re asking you for an ISBN. But what is an...

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Does print even matter anymore? You’d be forgiven for thinking that 2020 was the year that digital truly took over. With the world...

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If you’re not a graphic designer, ‘visual hierarchy’ might sound a little confusing. Simply put, it’s the method of organising the...

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Have you ever stopped to wonder why different brands use certain colours? Think about the colours used by your favourite brands, it could...