Studio news and views
Here’s where you can keep up to date with what we’re up to, read our opinions and news, and generally get to know us and our world a little better.
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‘That’ll do’ won’t do
12th June 2019
In the summer of 2010 (not ’69, sorry Bryan Adams fans) I started the journey of running my own business. I was at a stage in my career where I was inspired by some amazing solo designers’ work and frustrated that I didn’t have the control in my projects that I wanted to guide the quality level to a comparable point.
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Walking the Walk
10th December 2018
Is your business really different? Does it have a unique characteristic (or combination of characteristics) that makes your customers choose you rather than someone else? Do you sometimes slip into the trap of commoditisation?
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New Blood 2017
11th July 2017
As is becoming tradition, I took a trip to the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch last week to check out the always-eye-opening D&AD New Blood Exhibition – a nationwide gathering of the finest student designers, university courses and their work.
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Design students – will you make it?
9th March 2017
I’ve developed a strong relationship with the Graphic Communications with Typography course at Plymouth University over the last three years, and it’s been a privilege to take part in their annual Industrial Liaison day twice in that time.
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Decommoditising Design
4th July 2016
According to Wikipedia a commodity is “an economic good or service when the demand for it has no qualitative differentiation across a market.”
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Gain an advantage: Take pride in your appearance
6th June 2016
When we are going out for a special occasion, we like to make sure we look our absolute best. When we are looking our best we want to make sure we record the occasion with photos and make sure as many people see us as possible! In the same way, when people invest in a well-designed identity they can’t wait to show it off.