Looking forward as we move into the new year, January is always great for reflecting on what’s gone well in the past too.
Graphic design trends for 2020
The start of a new decade is often the prompt for fresh thinking and new approaches. So when you’re considering your marketing projects for the new year, make sure your business stays ahead of the curve with these five graphic design trends for 2020 and beyond:
Design partner when you need one …
Sometimes your in-house design team have their hands full. When that happens, you may need an extra pair of hands and an extension of your team.
Making your words work harder
I finally made it to see The Favourite at the cinema this month. I loved every part of this lusty, double-crossing (not-to-mention award winning) film and, as a designer, I also couldn’t help but admire the fabulous typography.
Head over heels (with design)
As we celebrate another Valentine’s Day,
Let me pause for a moment, simply to say…
Why I love my job and love what I do
Creating logos, and brochures and websites for you!
Celebrating 10 Years in Business
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Creative Joy – whoop whoop!
So I’d like to start the year by thanking all my past and current clients, for keeping me in business over the last decade.
Championing local independents…
For most of us it’s a competitive world out there. Many local independents compete against far bigger organisations, with enviable budgets to tell the world about their products and services.
However, they also often lack the invaluable personal touch, that we smaller local businesses pride ourselves upon.
7 Major marketing mistakes to avoid
We market our business to impress and retain our customers, entice new prospects and ultimately make sure new work keeps rolling in. However mistakes in marketing are much more common than you’d think. Here are a few common mistakes, to help you avoid slipping up:
Give your marketing a boost
Promoting your business and engaging with prospects and customers is a must to keep new business rolling in. Yet hiring an all-bells-and-whistles design agency can be expensive and, employing an in-house designer might not be quite what you need.
More than making things “pretty”
Effective graphic design can be critical for the success of a project and compel your audience to respond in the way you want.
Here are some of the top reasons why…