Starting my own business was a dream come true. Something I had dreamt about since my first day in a design studio when I was 16 (20 years ago!!). I recently made the tough decision to close the business, and move my services to my husbands company Contrario. Read more...
I'm quite fond of elephants so I wouldn't actually eat one. But I'm sure we are all familiar with the expression, how do you eat an elephant? Answer, in small chunks. And this is usually in reference to tackling a large task or project. Read more...
All my life I have been referred to as 'arty' and very rarely in a complimentary way as if being 'arty' is something to be frowned upon or isn't as good as being academic (clever). And when people start to talk about academia they refer to me as 'creative' like somehow creativity and being academic are opposing forces or you have to be one and not the other. Read more...
You've all heard it said, 'your logo isn't your branding!', which is true. But what is? Your logo is definitely part of the visual toolkit designed to be instantly recognisable with your product or service. Branding is really about creating a visual language for your brand, your unique story and message. Read more...
I love stationery. Most of all I love a new journal and a new diary. I love the anticipation and excitement of the blank pages and for what they will hold. I am a planner. I love thinking about what could be and how to make it happen. Read more...
We all get those days when we just aren't feeling it. When the ideas don't come and we just stare at a blank page. But what do you do if those days turn into weeks and feelings of inadequacy creep in more and more, perpetuating that feeling, and you are just paralysed by the lack of ideas. Read more...
As I write this I am on holiday in Cornwall, snuggled in an oldie worldly cottage. I love mini breaks I think they are food for the soul. I'm a great believer that your best work is done from a place of rest. Read more...
I'm often approached to do quick turnaround pieces. This one is a challenge for me as something that is done fast is generally not done well. When it comes to design I don't believe speed is a sign of experience. Read more...
Now that I am back in the saddle, I am back to attending networking events which as an introvert I always find challenging. And if like me you too suffer from being amongst a large group of people, here are a few tips I find helpful at these events:
First and foremost I go with the intent of making one meaningful connection that I can follow up on.
Is it time to align your business? Perhaps you started out on a small budget, doing everything yourself to get your business off the ground, but now you're up and running your look and style don't reflect your core values or the person or business you have become. Read more...
