Best of Iconic Creative blog 1
TweetThe Best of Iconic Creative blog – Week 1 roundup Well, the first week of the 30 Day Blogging Challenge is done. Last time I tried it I managed to get to day 8. I’m almost there this time and hoping to go past that marker, this time. Hopefully you’ve found the posts interesting and […]
The Tao of Canva – using Canva for your small business
TweetThe Tao of Canva – using Canva for your small business Many small business owners struggle with design for their promotional needs, through budget issues and fear of design, colour fonts and so on. Not all professional designers like Canva for a variety of reasons, including it could be viewed as taking away work from […]
China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors exhibition
TweetChina’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors exhibition, in Liverpool – a review I’ve wanted to see the Terracotta Warriors for years. Given my mobility issues, the dream of this was becoming more difficult. Then I saw that it was coming to Liverpool and I knew I had to work out how see it, what […]
Tips to improve your exhibition panel design
TweetExhibition panel design Are you a small business thinking about taking part in a trade show or an expo? Are you a larger company looking to upgrade your stand design for more impact? You’ve already spent a fortune on display materials, but they haven’t had the desired effect? Over the years I’ve worked on several […]
Case study – Exhibition panels for Islington Heritage Centre
TweetCase Study – Exhibition panels for Islington Heritage Centre Islington Heritage Centre were planning a 4 year long commemoration of WW1. The focus would be on Islington Home Front during the Great War. A series of 9 exhibition panels was required where the Centre could showcase information and photographs. The panels would tell the story […]
3 Typography Tips to improve your design projects
TweetTypography is a key element of design. Having worked as a designer for the last 20 years, I’m always ‘reviewing’ peoples’ material subconsciously. There are 3 typography mistakes that jump out at me every time: 1 – Widows and orphans 2 – Hyphenation 3 – 2 spaces or not 2 spaces 1 – Widows and […]
The benefits of using good design
TweetThe benefits of good design for your brand, your products and services are sometimes difficult to quantify, especially when you’re thinking about starting or rebranding a business. Used as a strategic and emotional tool, good design can help a business communicate effectively with its customers, whilst meeting their needs and delivering quality products and services. Here’s […]
What your designer needs from you
TweetOnce you’ve chosen your designer for your next project, you need to know what your designer needs from you. Every project is different, but the basic requirements will be the same. Usually a designer will supply a briefing document they will ask you to fill in to gain a clearer idea about this. What type […]
Understanding ‘designer speak’
TweetEvery industry has it’s jargon, and this is especially true for ‘designer speak’. It can make it difficult for ‘outsiders’ to understand. It makes hiring a designer and understanding exactly what they’re telling even harder, adding to the confusion and stress potential clients often feel when dealing with design. Here are some of the words […]
13 key steps in the design process
TweetMany businesses, especially start ups or small businesses struggle with the design process and how to work with a designer. Here is an overview of the process to make it easier to understand. There are 13 main steps – the ‘designline’. Client need Your business has a design requirement: a logo for a new venture, a […]
