Just a bit of background Life as a designer isn’t all about creating a pretty picture or getting my crayons out! It’s about the thinking behind it, such as what is a good design, what’s on trend? What response will it have? What can we do to attract the audience? It is also about capturing the imagination and attention of someone to evoke a preferred reaction, in a creative way … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Infographic 2017
Love it or hate it, there's no escaping Valentine’s Day. So, whether you’re sharing it alone or with a loved one: sit back, grab a box of chocolates, and enjoy some Valentine’s Day stats and predictions fresh off the Wonderland press for 2017: Created by Vicky and … [Read more...]
Can design help to open doors for people with disabilities?
Design has always been used as a device to aid in visual messages that the creator wants to convey, but they can also be used to evoke empathy with and even support people with learning difficulties. This subject is quite close to my heart as my brother Alex has autism. With his learning difficulties, Alex would never have got to where he has today without having had the opportunities that … [Read more...]
Colour – up close and very personal!
Colour – up close and very personal! “Colours speak all languages” Joseph Addison (1672 – 1719) Colour – it's a personal thing The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing has just ended and I remember Mum and I cooing over the women's beautiful dresses. I absolutely loved a jewel-encrusted peach coloured number one of the pro dancers was sashaying around the floor in, whilst … [Read more...]
What designers are really afraid of!!
With Halloween just around the corner I thought it was the perfect time to discuss what design monstrosities are lurking in the dark. There are certain constraints and occurrences that almost every designer can relate to...BEHOLD THE HORROR! Paranormal Mac-tivity Illustrator crashing and causing you to lose half your work because you forgot to cmd + s! That little rainbow wheel of … [Read more...]