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This blog contains useful articles and insights relating to strategic branding, graphic design and web design. With guest blogs from our associates you can keep up to speed with the latest tips on everything from colour trends, to social media marketing and SEO.
AZ Design wins ‘Creative Business of the Year’ at West London Chambers Business Awards 2024
I am absolutely thrilled to share that AZ Design has been crowned 'Creative Business of the Year' at the prestigious West London Chambers Business Awards 2024. This incredible achievement marks a significant milestone for my business, which has been delivering...
How to create a good design brief
With over 24 years industry experience under my belt, part of the value I bring to the table is the ability to draw out a solid design brief from my clients. I ask the right questions and challenge perspectives and ideas to refine a clear brief and vision for the...
Top 10 graphic & logo trends for 2024
It’s no secret that access to effective artificial intelligence (AI) has boomed over the last year, hugely influencing the design landscape. We’ll see more graphics and logos influenced by AI in 2024 as brands catch up with the technology. Having said that, consumers...
Business tips: 10 invaluable tips from a decade in business
Embarking on a journey in the business world is an exhilarating roller coaster of an experience, filled with challenges, victories, and continuous learning. After a decade of navigating the entrepreneurial landscape, I've distilled my experiences into 10 essential...
Creative problem solving in graphic design
Graphic design is the technique of creating visual content that conveys a message to a specific target audience. However, graphic design is much deeper than simply producing pretty pictures. Graphic designers are creative problem solvers. Graphic design problem...
Celebrating 10 years in business in 2023
How it all began… Wow, 10 bloomin’ years! Not quite sure where the time has gone. It’s passed so quickly, but if I think back to everything that’s happened, I’ve managed to action and achieve a sh*tload in the last decade... People often ask me why I decided to go it...
2023 graphic design trends
Brands are representing themselves on more platforms than ever. With this in mind, graphic design is continuously evolving and innovating across industries. What has caught our eye, is the ask of businesses to show authenticity and personality through design in order...
What’s included in a brand visual identity?
When it comes to branding, what you are doing is giving your company a unique visual identity. A brand visual identity is important. It’s what makes you stand out from the crowd and attracts new customers. A brand visual representation of your business also reassures...
Why WordPress is the best CMS
When it comes to content management systems, finding the right platform is important. This is especially true if you’re looking to provide an unbeatable user experience. Building a website is no easy feat. Therefore, sites like WordPress offer completely free services...
How much does it cost to build a website in the UK?
When you look to build a website, there will always be concern about how much it is going to cost to build it. The first thing we often do when stuck on a problem is turn to Google and frantically type ‘How much does it cost to build a website UK?’. Well, to save the...
DIY Brand Vs Using an Expert – An Honest Comparison
When you’re first starting out, the option to do a DIY brand is the first thing that comes to mind. Usually, this is so you can save money when you’re launching your business. Doing it yourself can dominate the idea of reaching out to an expert. However, does it...
The four benefits of data visualisation
Did you know the human brain reacts well to visuals and patterns? In fact, our brains process images 60,000 times faster than text. That's why we've seen such a rise in data visualisation. Without visual representation, the human brain has difficulty absorbing and...