How to not become a miscommunication cliché when working with a designer Have you ever done a job that seemed so simple it should have taken a week, and then somehow it took three months, nearly twenty amends, and a file called final_FINAL_v6_master_deffo_this_one? And then the end result was… still pretty simple? A leaflet.…
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A designer in a big scary world: stuff I wish someone had told me I’ve always wanted to be a designer. Kinda. And if you’re looking for tips for new graphic designers that aren’t completely obvious, you’re in the right place, because I’m five years in and still figuring it out too. Remember being…
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Brick Heck is the reason I have a font problem. And maybe you do too. There are three TV shows I love with my whole heart. Modern Family. My Family. And The Middle. If you notice very carefully, and definitely not because it’s quite obvious, all three are family sitcoms. And yes, I know…
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I don’t know anything about cars. Somehow that’s become my problem. In no way, shape, or form am I a car person. Ok ok, I still stand by what I said. I’m not a car person, I’m a fake. A fraud. Don’t look at me that way please. I’m not completely useless, I know…
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You’ve been using AI this whole time. Yes, you. I know. It’s the dreaded AI article. Everyone and their dog is talking about AI and design right now and you are absolutely sick of it. Honestly? So am I. All I hear, every single day, is AI this, AI that. I’m starting to miss…
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I’ve been studying social media for years. I still don’t have a clue. If you’re reading this, you either started as a social media manager hoping you’d find some actual help, or you’ve somehow accidentally stumbled here looking for social media tips for small businesses that aren’t completely obvious. Either way, hello. I also…
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Navigating a Recession: Optimising Your Marketing Budget for Long-Term Growth In times of economic uncertainty, businesses often face the challenge of making strategic decisions regarding their marketing budgets. The prevailing belief is that reducing marketing expenditures during a recession is a prudent move to cut costs. However, history and data have shown that businesses can…
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Kickstart your 2023 SEO strategy Did you know 53% of all web traffic comes from organic search accounts? This makes building and optimising the perfect search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy an essential task. But how do you manage to get ahead and beat the competition? What is your 2023 SEO strategy? 2023 will see some…
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5 Key Takeaways from Ad World 2023 You Can’t Afford to Ignore Ad World 2023 was a treasure trove of ground-breaking marketing insights, tactics, and glimpses into the future of advertising. As marketers, we must always stay ahead of the curve and continuously adapt to thrive in this fast-paced industry. Omnichannel marketing, Web 3.0, ChatGPT,…
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When a uniquely British fashion brand approached Level requiring website development, we couldn’t wait to get brainstorming! TDS (The Design Studio) are a daughter-mother fashion design duo based in Hawarden, near Chester. They established their independent fashion brand four years ago. The likes of Vogue, Elle and the Financial Times have since featured them, thanks…
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