Up to the Light, in association with the DBA, conducted 455 telephone interviews with design clients to produce the What Clients Think 2017 report. It's an interesting an insightful read for anyone in the industry. The first thing that stood out was that most clients don't...

It turns out, there are a lot of ugly CVs being used out there. When I was hiring designers a couple of months ago, I received an influx of resumés. Most of them were like works of art. You can imagine – eager designers keen...

This month's Sexy Fonts post is a handwritten calligraphy special. This kind of typeface is used everywhere at the moment – adding a crafty, feminine vibe to any piece. All four are paid fonts. Click on the image previews below to purchase....

Two fonts that I've recently discovered that look amazing using in anything fashion/beauty related. The serifs and ligatures wouldn't look out of place in a Vogue editorial. These two are a bit pricey but a lot of artistic talent has gone into them and they're...

Great logos aren't easy to create. Even the most simple logos often involve an entire team of experts generating concept after concept before one direction is chosen to move forward. There's so much to consider — the visual side (colour palette, typography, pictorials, etc.) as...

I come across so many beautiful typefaces on a daily basis and thought I'd make a regular habit of sharing a few of them. These are a few elegant and contemporary fonts that I've recently discovered, some are free downloads but a couple require purchasing...

Your logo could make or break your business. It is usually the first element of your brand that clients and customers are exposed to, so getting it right is essential. Colour is a vital part of any brand. When implemented successfully, it can trigger feelings and desires...

In today's competitive market, building a brand and getting noticed can be an overwhelming challenge. Not many local start-ups have the luxuries of investors or a hefty marketing budget to put their product or service in the sights of a sea of potential customers, so...

Do you cut your own hair? If you answered yes, graphic design services probably aren’t for you. If you answered no, why not? Is it because you’d rather leave your appearance to a qualified professional? Someone with experience? Someone who will do a...