Ten Principles for Good Design
Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer who was responsible for the design of Braun’s consumer products for many years. In the 1970’s, he asked the question “Is my design a good design?”, and as a result he developed the 10 principles of good design. Ram’s...
Top 5 Brands of 2019
Ok we’re halfway through January 2020, but I thought I’d write a quick blogpost on the stand out brands of 2019. A mixture of brands that touched me personally in 2019 and also brands that seem to stand out to many as being successful. 1. A brand that makes the...
The value of a strong Brand
Whether we realise it or not, many of the purchases we make are influenced by brand and design. From the clothes we wear and the food we buy, to the restaurants we eat in and the gyms we frequent; our choices as consumers increasingly define who we are and how others...
Rebrand or Brand Refresh?
BRAND REFRESH Is your logo out of date? Marketing feeling a little stale? Sales drying out? A brand refresh will help your business thrive. A brand refresh is a makeover for your company. Think of it as a better haircut. A new look that transforms how a person is...
Tonal clarity: how to shape your voice to suit your brand
How to shape your voice to suit your brand was written by Morwenna Lawson, who uses several different writing voices in her role as freelance writer at wordfairy.co.uk. Having recently worked together on a project, I asked Mo if she would like to write a blog post for...
Headshot advice for your brand image
A good business headshot helps you communicate in a nanosecond who you are and what you do. As I’ve just commissioned new headshots for myself and am happy with the results, I thought it would be useful to write a blog and provide some headshot advice...
How do you choose a brand name?
Do you have a new business or product? Are you lost as where to start on the naming process? What’s the best way to get the creative juices flowing and choose a brand name? To choose your brand name, you’ll need a pen, some paper and post-it notes. And...
Four secrets to double your income and grow your business
GROW YOUR BUSINESS GUEST BLOG FROM MARGARET GUILLEN AT MGCOACH.CO.UK If you are regular reader of my blog, you’ll know I love to have guest bloggers who can provide expertise in other areas of your business, not just brand and design. The key to a solid brand is...
Responsive Logo Design: What does this mean and is your logo responsive?
What’s responsive logo design? Responsive logo design is the buzz trend in corporate identity for 2018/2019. Logos must now work across a variety of media and marketing channels. Both online and offline. A one-size-fits-all logo just doesn’t cut it...
What is branding? Creating a strong brand.
What is branding and how can you create a successful brand for your business? So, what is branding? Branding is the process of connecting good strategy with good creativity. Branding consists of not just a logo, but the entire outward perception of your...
What’s the best colour for your brand? – Black logo
If you’re using a Black logo for your brand, you need to understand the traits, qualities and mood that it evokes, along with it’s psychological meaning. Psychologically Black means authority, power and control. In many situations it can be intimidating,...
What’s the best colour for your brand? – Multi-coloured logo
Is a multi-coloured logo right for your brand and will it attract your target customer? Some of the world’s largest brands are colourful. Microsoft, Google, Ebay – what do they all have in common? They are internet or IT brands. Colourful logos are a relatively...
What is the best colour for your brand? – Yellow
Prior to using Yellow in business, you need to understand the traits and qualities of the colour to decide if it will create the right message for your target market. Yellow is a warm and happy colour, the colour of sunshine, which creates a sense of cheerfulness and...
What is the best colour for your brand? – Orange
So, as Autumn approaches I have chosen Orange as the next brand colour to discuss. To begin with, it is a warm, vibrant and flamboyant colour. It is energy combined with fun, the colour of the risk-taker, the extrovert and the uninhibited. Orange is the colour of...
What is the best colour for your brand? – Green
As we have just entered summer, I think the most appropriate colour to learn about is Green – the colour of nature. It symbolises growth, harmony, freshness, new life and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Psychologically it...
What is the best colour for your brand? – Red
So – many of you that know me well will know that Red is my favourite colour. Why? Well, to begin with, red is a warm and positive colour, a very physical colour which draws attention to itself and calls for action to be taken. Somewhat like myself! Red is the...
What is the best colour for your brand? – Blue
BEST COLOUR FOR YOUR BRAND Over the coming weeks, I shall be enlightening you with a series of articles on colour. These blogs will help you ascertain which is the best colour for your brand and business. The obvious place to start is with the most popular colour in...
Brand Strategy
In order for your clients to understand your brand, you must fully understand it yourself. I have put together this branding exercise to help you refine and clarify your brand strategy. If you find it hard to work on it on your own, why not contact me and we can work...
