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How to proof and sign off work

Before any work can go to print, into production or published online it should always be proofed and signed off by you. You should always be the one to give the work, whatever it is, the final ok. In this blog I share with you what you what you should be looking for when proofing the work and how to sign the work off.

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Show your brand some love

Having a brand is much like being in a longterm relationship. You’ve got to work at it, nurture it and keep it fresh. These tips explain how simple updates to your brand can get the magic back.

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How to feedback to your designer

All designers should expect and welcome feedback and you should never be afraid to offer it… providing you follow these tips.

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How to write a brief

In its simplest terms a brief is a list of instructions to your designer explaining who your company is, what work you need doing, why and when by. Here I'll explain what this list needs to include.

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Leanne Mallinshaw Leanne Mallinshaw

Bespoke over trends. Why one size doesn’t fit all.

It’s coming up to the time of year where design blogs and publications write articles on what design trends were big that year and the trends they’re forecasting for the year ahead. Personally, I feel they’re interesting reads but not ones you should be basing your rebrand or design work on. Why is that?

Read the blog to find out more.

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5 reasons you need a design partner

You might be asking yourself ‘what is a design partner and why do I need one?’. Well, let me tell you the five reasons you need one.

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