Rhys
What is Typesetting?
“Type is a beautiful group of letters, not a group of beautiful letters.” ― Matthew Carter In our last post, we talked about the...
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Rhys
- Aug 2
- 2 min
How Has Print Changed the World?
“What gunpowder did for war the printing press has done for the mind.” - Wendell Phillips We rarely think about what life was like before...
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Rhys
- Jul 5
- 2 min
What's the difference between icons and symbols?
We’re all familiar with things like the @ sign, but is it an icon or a symbol? And why does it even matter? In this article, we’re...
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Rhys
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Leading, kerning, and tracking. What’s the difference?
“Typography is the craft of endowing human language with a durable visual form.” ― Robert Bringhurst Typesetting is a complex process,...
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Rhys
- May 3
- 2 min
What is the difference between CMYK and RGB?
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...
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Rhys
- Apr 6
- 2 min
What is the UK’s most recognisable typeface?
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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Rhys
- Mar 7
- 2 min
The Art and Science of Typesetting
When writing a book or other written project, we rarely think about how the words we write will look on the finished page. That’s where...
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Rhys
- Feb 1
- 2 min
“What Are the Different Types of Printing?”
As consumers, we come into contact with print media all the time. That book you’re reading, the flyer from your local takeaway, even the...
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Rhys
- Jan 5
- 2 min
The Importance of Editing
‘To write is human, to edit is divine.’ – Stephen King The End. Congratulations. You did it! You finished writing your manuscript, book,...
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Rhys
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
ISBNs - What Are They and Why Are They Important?
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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Rhys
- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
eBooks vs Print Books – Which is Better?
“Everything is digital now. Do we even need print books anymore?” It’s a fair question, and one we hear often. In most cases, it’s...
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Rhys
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
Speed Vs Quality: Which is better?
“Speed and efficiency do not always increase the quality of life.” — Robert Fulghum One of the most common questions we’re asked when...
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Rhys
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
Content Vs Design: Which is More Important?
When you listen to a song, which seems more important to you, the music or the lyrics? Of course, the answer is usually, both. Without...
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Rhys
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
Print Versus Digital: Reasons Why Print Is Still Around
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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Rhys
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
How has modern publishing changed proofreading?
Where does the word ‘proofreading’ come from? Back in the good old days, when printers used letter tiles, plates, and printing presses,...
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Rhys
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
How to use visual hierarchy in your designs
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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Rhys
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
The importance of illustrations in publishing
“A picture is worth a thousand words…” When it comes to publishing, it’s not just an old adage. The right illustrations can make your...
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Rhys
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
The Power of Colour in Design
Have you ever stopped to wonder why different brands use certain colours? Think about the colours used by your favourite brands, it could...
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Rhys
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Why is accessibility so important when it comes to design
People with disabilities can better navigate, process and interact with content when it’s accessible to them. Some of the most common...
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Rhys
- Jul 2, 2020
- 2 min
Project Management – What Is It?
“Project Management” is a term you probably come across quite often, but what does it mean? To put it simply, project management is the...
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