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Want to know some designer secrets? Those things that we’ve learnt over years of creating compelling designs for our clients? You’re in exactly the right place — here’s some free resources to help you and your business.

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Charts don’t have to be boring. Even if you’re exporting from a spreadsheet program, you can always make them look interesting to the reader.

Here’s 3 simple ways to spruce yours up.

Picking the right type of chart goes a long way to making data accessible and impressing the reader with your chart prowess.

Read this simple guide to choosing the right type of chart for any project.

Text reads – How to be creative with Brand photography

Brand photography is important, but how many businesses actually have any? 

There are reasons why not—time,  budget, a mammoth to-do list.

This pdf summarises what you can do — even if you’re a business of one — and how to maximise even low-resolution images — until you can hire a good photographer.

Text reads – How you can use icons to elevate your brand

If you want a memorable brand, try using a Brand Icon. 

Here’s an example: Think about a triangle shape and chocolate. What brand are you thinking of? If you answered Toblerone, you get a medal! 

Brand Icons are reminders of your visual identity, without simply plonking a big logo everywhere.

Text reads – 5 ways to be creative with colour likeaboss

Have you ever struggled with making a presentation, social post or report look interesting? This guide is especially for you.

Colour is one of the simplest ways to spruce up even the plainest of documents.

Spruce up that word document! Take social posts from frumpy to fun! Use brand colours #likeaboss

How to be creative with Brand Guidelines

Text reads : How to be creative with Brand Guidelines

If you produce presentations, proposals or social media on behalf of your business, you’ll find this resource invaluable.

You’ll learn:
–  Which are the most important pages to read? 👀
–  Creative ways to use colour combinations 🌈
–  Make interesting images from existing photography 📷
–  Optimising brand icons and shapes  🟡  🟦
–  How to use patterns

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