Yes logo design rules! But there are also some actual rules (guidelines) that must be adhered to when creating a logo design that ‘rules’ (is cool). Enough of my pathetic attempt at word play. This is a serious post with an important message. If you are thinking of commissioning a logo design then this article is for you. Read the rest of this entry »
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Well I can’t believe it is that time of year and Christmas is once again knocking on our door! As such, we have been hard at working developing our Eightyone Design Christmas Cards. Read the rest of this entry »
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Now I wouldn’t mess with a rugby player and I think that’s why they can wear all these outrageous shirt designs… no-one would ever dare question their loud choice of attire!
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Back in June I was honored to become God mother to my best friends Son - Charlie. So far, I have made a range of gifts for this wonderful (and very spoilt) young man - I knitted a cardigan, crochet a hat, blanket and booties, baked his Mum plenty of cakes whilst he was in her tummy and I’ve just finished my latest creation for Charlie… his very own nursery rhyme book! Read the rest of this entry »
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As you know we are keen campers here at Eightyone Design and one of the joys of camping is that you can go away on a whim. Is the sun shining this morning? Well let’s go camping then!
We often ring the campsite on route, to ensure we can get a pitch. This involves using our phone to go online, finding their website and giving them a call. So far this has never proved a problem, however this weekend on route to North Devon I logged onto a major campsite chains website only to find the main telephone number they had situated on every page was an image and I couldn’t click on it to call them direct. I know I sound like a petulant kid, but we are now in a ‘touch it and it’ll work’ age and it is so frustrating when websites don’t work as easily as they should. I’ve contacted many smaller campsites who’s websites usability is great on mobile devices so why can’t a major chain sort their site out?
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Let me set the scene for you - ‘Larger’ graphic design agencies occasionally outsource work to us when they are over subscribed. I therefore potentially see every design agency as another client to which we can be that helping hand when they have too much to do and don’t know where to turn.
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It’s a very common mistake to make and it’s difficult to get away from. It’s a battle I undertake weekly with clients, but once the penny has dropped and you truly see the logic you start thinking in a different way which changes your whole marketing strategy.
Design for your market… not for you!
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A strange question I know, and I bet you’re all screaming ‘Well; text, telephone, post, actually visit them.” and they’re all great answers and very true, but how easy, quick and convenient is it to email? Read the rest of this entry »
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I know personal projects are important - they stretch you creatively, they allow you that all important design freedom and they can push you in new creative directions. As a passionate graphic designer you find inspiration everywhere! However, it is hard to set aside the time a personal project needs and then there’s the dilemma of which one from the list you need to choose! Read the rest of this entry »
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Usher Furniture is a high end furniture retailer based in Torquay South Devon. They asked us to develop a logo for them which encompasses the high quality of the furniture, their fast delivery times and their reasonable prices. As you can see we gasped when we saw what a task we had. The rule of thumb is usually choose two - low price, high quality, quick delivery not all three! Read the rest of this entry »
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