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The Rise of AI: Is Your Design Team Obsolete?
To some, the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ might conjure images of robots gone rogue and a loss of human control. To others, they might...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
Copyright – What is it, and do I need it for my book design?
“The most important thing about intellectual property vs. creative expression is that copyright law was created not to stifle creativity...
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Sep 6, 20222 min read
What is Typesetting?
“Type is a beautiful group of letters, not a group of beautiful letters.” ― Matthew Carter In our last post, we talked about the...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
How Has Print Changed the World?
“What gunpowder did for war the printing press has done for the mind.” - Wendell Phillips We rarely think about what life was like before...
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Jul 5, 20222 min read
What's the difference between icons and symbols?
We’re all familiar with things like the @ sign, but is it an icon or a symbol? And why does it even matter? In this article, we’re...
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Jun 1, 20222 min read
Leading, kerning, and tracking. What’s the difference?
“Typography is the craft of endowing human language with a durable visual form.” ― Robert Bringhurst Typesetting is a complex process,...
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May 3, 20222 min read
What is the difference between CMYK and RGB?
If you’ve ever done any graphic design work or received a design from a designer, you’ll likely have come across the acronyms RGB and...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read
What is the UK’s most recognisable typeface?
Here’s a little challenge to start your day… can you guess the UK’s most recognisable typeface? Does your mind instantly go to something...
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Mar 7, 20222 min read
The Art and Science of Typesetting
When writing a book or other written project, we rarely think about how the words we write will look on the finished page. That’s where...
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Feb 1, 20222 min read
“What Are the Different Types of Printing?”
As consumers, we come into contact with print media all the time. That book you’re reading, the flyer from your local takeaway, even the...
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Jan 5, 20222 min read
The Importance of Editing
‘To write is human, to edit is divine.’ – Stephen King The End. Congratulations. You did it! You finished writing your manuscript, book,...
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Nov 29, 20212 min read
ISBNs - What Are They and Why Are They Important?
So, you’ve decided to self-publish a book… but when you go to upload it to retailers, they’re asking you for an ISBN. But what is an...
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Jul 15, 20212 min read
eBooks vs Print Books – Which is Better?
“Everything is digital now. Do we even need print books anymore?” It’s a fair question, and one we hear often. In most cases, it’s...
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Apr 6, 20212 min read
Speed Vs Quality: Which is better?
“Speed and efficiency do not always increase the quality of life.” — Robert Fulghum One of the most common questions we’re asked when...
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Mar 3, 20212 min read
Content Vs Design: Which is More Important?
When you listen to a song, which seems more important to you, the music or the lyrics? Of course, the answer is usually, both. Without...
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Jan 25, 20212 min read
Print Versus Digital: Reasons Why Print Is Still Around
Does print even matter anymore? You’d be forgiven for thinking that 2020 was the year that digital truly took over. With the world...
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Nov 30, 20202 min read
How has modern publishing changed proofreading?
Where does the word ‘proofreading’ come from? Back in the good old days, when printers used letter tiles, plates, and printing presses,...
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Nov 2, 20203 min read
How to use visual hierarchy in your designs
If you’re not a graphic designer, ‘visual hierarchy’ might sound a little confusing. Simply put, it’s the method of organising the...
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Sep 24, 20202 min read
The importance of illustrations in publishing
“A picture is worth a thousand words…” When it comes to publishing, it’s not just an old adage. The right illustrations can make your...
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Aug 24, 20202 min read
The Power of Colour in Design
Have you ever stopped to wonder why different brands use certain colours? Think about the colours used by your favourite brands, it could...
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