What is Graphic Design? A beginner’s introduction I thought it might be useful to explain what we mean by graphic design as it’s a term that’s used a lot but often not explained. First, I looked up a dictionary definition and found this first which...
B.R.E.A.D. - Use your loaf when designing! A while ago, when we first launched the site, Sammy wrote a series of posts talking about B.R.E.A.D. for non-graphic designers (like me!). I thought it was a great series and definitely helped me so I decided it was worth...
Hi, all Canva lovers or those who are just starting to use this amazing platform to create work for your business or personal projects! You’ve been able to share your Canva designs directly on your social accounts for some time. But did you know that...
Are you feeling a bit Pixelated? - Vector graphics vs Bitmaps! Pixelated images are annoying for everyone! They make everything fuzzy and blurry and don’t present your business well at all. What’s a Pixel? Basically, an image is composed of...
The 4C’s of Graphic Design The 4C’s of graphic design are usually the first thing you learn as a graphic designer. We thought it would be useful to share these, and how to use them, with you on your journey to be your own graphic designer. But first a...
‘Insert your business name here’ branding What you need to know We have a real problem with ‘Insert your business name here’ branding. Not just because Sammy is a professional graphic designer but because we can’t believe that a small...
