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We’re always on the lookout for new and interesting voices and insights from the design world. Whether it’s actionable tips for designers as they attempt to move forward with their portfolio, or just some great design hints and editorials, these are our ten must follow design and print design blogs.   1. Print   This… Read more »

We like to think there’s no “one size fits all” approach to graphic design; that’s the beauty of the creative process – everyone’s approach is different. However, we had a quick look around at what trends various graphic designers and print artists were talking about as we began 2017. This is what we came up… Read more »

The human eye and brain work together to translate light into the colours we perceive around us every day. The eye’s light receptors transmit messages to the brain to produce our everyday world.

Our last blog finished with the invention of the Gutenberg press. As well as serving as a catalyst for the Reformation and vastly increasing literacy rates throughout Europe, the Gutenberg press was a world-changing invention for everything print related. His technique of making moveable type is still not entirely clear. He was definitely familiar with… Read more »

In 21st century Britain, printing is as easy as a click of a mouse. We can see printing all around us, from the letters we receive and the books we read, to t-shirt designs and billboards. The production of mass printing facilities has come a long way over the centuries to provide us with the… Read more »

With the pressures of modern life, more and more people are turning to creative outlets in order to have some time to themselves. Calligraphy is a beautiful method to producing art that will be appreciated by anyone with whom you show. Apart from the reason of calligraphy looking beautiful, here are our top six reasons… Read more »

Typography may seem to be a secondary website design consideration however it is one that shouldn’t be neglected. Typography can have a significant impact on any website. Why? If your customers can’t read what is written, they won’t be able to understand your message. For this reason the font chosen by website designers is paramount…. Read more »

An ancient elegant writing style, calligraphy is revered for its artistic prowess. The harmonic and aesthetic formation of Arabic characters, created with a pen or brush ink are today highly sought-after as decoration for a wealth of environments. The genius of calligraphy is in the endless creativity and versatility. Arabic calligraphy was born in the… Read more »

Calligraphy is one of the longest and most recognised forms of artistic expression. Various forms of the art have been dated as far back as before the 1st Century AD. Our ancestors scrawled designs on parchment, creative lettering in the form of lines, curves and strokes were achieved with practice. Today, these documents are revered… Read more »

One of the most underrated artistic tools (and one that’s rarely considered) is the stencil. Printable stencils have a diverse range of uses, across different mediums and canvases. From painting stencils and number stencils to scrapbooking and even airbrush designs, stencils offer a wealth of artistic designs for those with a creative eye.