When seeking solutions to graphic design briefs, it’s important to consider not only the audience and the message to be communicated, but...

...for a freelancer is obviously having the kettle on constant boil. You can't get through the day without large amounts of tea or...

What’s the most work you’ve had to do on a ‘superb’ piece of graphic design? One job I had ran like this: Client: This imagery looks...

A couple of visual examples here, of just why typographic hierarchy matters!

Which non-fashionable fonts would you like to see make a comeback? I remember a few years ago, I saw an interview with fashion designer...

One of the key skills that a good graphic designer has too possess is time management. Even if you’re the most skilled designer in the...

I wonder how many design projects I can get backed up on these bad boys? After the joys of cassette tapes, there was a time when these...

Understanding how your own mind works as a designer can be crucial to producing better creative results, but getting a measure of your...

To my mind, every creative project has an optimum number of people who need to be involved. That number can vary depending in the size of...

When it comes to creative thought, one of the things I tend to do right from the outset (not that you should always engage in rigid ways...

Going to be (a bit) controversial now. When it comes to answering a creative challenge, a little knowledge can be a good thing, but a lot...

We live in an age of consultants, analysts and experts, all waiting in the wings to tell you how to run your business better. How many of...

When working on predominantly visual projects, it’s always important to bear in mind the minefield of reality versus representation. As...

Question of the day: How do you digest information or instructions? For me as a designer, one of my tactics for optimum performance is to...

All visual design that is worth anything creates an emotional response from the viewer. Font choices are no different when it comes to...

In celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of its’ release, here’s a few images from the very first version of Photoshop. Developed by...