7 clues to spot a (really good) scam email
I was half asleep on a lazy Sunday morning and got an email from Apple advising me my Apple ID had been locked, and failure to validate my details within 24 hours can result in termination of my account. My first thought was 'crap, I've been...
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Don’t pay for google ads that send prospective clients to a bad website
I haven’t blogged in a while, it’s been a busy 12 months, also because I just haven’t had any golden thoughts of wisdom to partake of late. That changed today when I was hung up on by a prospective client I was sharing sound advice with. Yep,...
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Typography Inspiration
Everyone needs a little inspiration now and then, and there's a plethora of amazing typography examples on the internet. Sites like Behance, Dribbble and Instagram offer great inspiration from fellow designers for typography, logos, branding and everything design...
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We love briefs – the bigger the better!
Did you know that completing a creative brief will seriously benefit your project? Read on to find out why…
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Creative in the Kitchen – Breakfast Bickies
Easy, no mess Breakfast Bickies recipe
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Why a “lay flat” design is so incredibly awesome
Some things just don’t work properly when you lay them flat. Like a Slip ‘n’ Slide. Or a baby with reflux. But other things are incredibly awesome when you lay them flat. Like a “lay flat” design! What is a “lay flat” design? As the name suggests, it refers to objects...
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5 great fonts to use right now
Rather than go on a rant about Comic Sans and Papayrus like the rest of the internet, I thought I’d share my recent font-favourites with you. It’s always good to celebrate rather than criticise, so here’s a rundown of what has caught my eye lately and why I’m using it. Read on for 5 great fonts to use right now.
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How to devise a great elevator pitch
I hate running. Running is for successful people who have a fabulous Lorna Jane collection and no wobbly bits. I would rather have a week of cold showers in the middle of winter, or abstain from wine for 48 hours than run. I would rather not sleep for 5 days or trade...
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Elegant black tattoo designs
My husband and I got inked last week (sorry mum), so I've looked at literally thousands of tattoo designs recently. I am blown away by the creativity, quirkiness and sheer genius of what I'm seeing. I decided to gather some favourites together into a collection,...
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Awesome Star Wars the Force Awakens Fan Art
Since the release of Star Wars The Force Awakens there has been so much amazing fan art created. Artists have captured the characters and story in these amazing graphics, creating mood, atmosphere and comedy out of one of the highest selling movie franchises of the...
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