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I hope to create interest here with lots of Graphic Design articles with interesting content for businesses and anyone who likes the subject of design for business.
Here I will be show-casing my work and talking about other news oaround the industry. Feedback by email would be welcome should you feel you wish to get in touch paul@thegraphicdesignshop.co.uk
New brand – development from scratch to finish
If you are starting a company you might find this article of interest. Where do you start when you need to launch a new company with a new brand. The Name Finding the name of your new company is a very important part of the journey in the development of your new...
Rebranding a success or disaster?
Recently the rebranding the Cadbury’s logo was featured in the news. Was it a success or not in your opinion? You might think it was, until you saw the fee (£30 million) and compare that to the changes they made. Shocking, wasn’t it? The recent Cadbury’s rebranding on...
Local Website Design Company
As a small local website design company I often have customers who are sole traders or small businesses contacting me to help with their websites. We do get recommended, but what I think they like, is that, we are at the end of the phone with helpful honest advice....
How do you start designing logos
The process for designing logos I often get asked 'how do you go about designing logos'. So here I want to write a quick article about how I go about designing logos for any company. It goes without saying every company needs a logo and they definitely range from the...
Colour theory for branding
A simple guide on colour theory from a designer Have you ever wondered about the colour theory and how and why designers select colours to tempt you to choose their clients brands. Colours are powerful influencers when it comes to preferences. So why green and why...
Small business logo design
You’ve just had a great business idea and want to launch your new venture, but why spend money on a logo and branding? After all, it costs enough to get a business up and running without the extra cost. With premises, sales, stock and paying yourself, it must seem an...
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