RhysMay 32 minWhat 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...
RhysApr 62 minWhat 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...
RhysMar 72 minThe Art and Science of TypesettingWhen 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...
RhysFeb 12 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...
RhysJan 52 minThe 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,...
RhysNov 29, 20212 minISBNs - 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...
RhysJul 15, 20212 mineBooks 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...
RhysApr 6, 20212 minSpeed 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...
RhysMar 3, 20212 minContent 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...
RhysJan 25, 20212 minPrint Versus Digital: Reasons Why Print Is Still AroundDoes print even matter anymore? You’d be forgiven for thinking that 2020 was the year that digital truly took over. With the world...
RhysNov 30, 20202 minHow 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,...
RhysNov 2, 20203 minHow to use visual hierarchy in your designsIf you’re not a graphic designer, ‘visual hierarchy’ might sound a little confusing. Simply put, it’s the method of organising the...
RhysSep 24, 20202 minThe 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...
RhysAug 24, 20202 minThe Power of Colour in DesignHave you ever stopped to wonder why different brands use certain colours? Think about the colours used by your favourite brands, it could...
RhysJul 27, 20202 minWhy is accessibility so important when it comes to designPeople with disabilities can better navigate, process and interact with content when it’s accessible to them. Some of the most common...
RhysJul 2, 20202 minProject 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...
RhysMay 26, 20202 minThe benefits of eBooks and their potential in higher educationIt is a simple fact that technology is entangled in all aspects of our lives, and none more so than for students in higher education....
RhysMay 11, 202014 minBest virtual tours of attractions from the UK and around the worldAre your children needing a break from the four walls of your front room? Well how about taking them on a little field trip. But we’re...
RhysApr 27, 20202 minHow Technology Will Shape the Future of EducationTechnology used to be seen as a disruption to education; as a distraction from focus and concentration, but now, if you walk into almost...
RhysApr 1, 20202 minDid you know? Tech-Set is your one-stop design and print solutionOver the years we’ve come to learn that customers love having someone to be able to handle all their design requirements from flyers to...