Technical Tips

Feb 19

The Design Process - for Small Businesses

I have lost count of the amount times new clients have come to me after having had a disappointing experience working with a previous design

Hayley Milne Payne

Aug 5, 2020

DIY Design Tips & Tricks

I have compiled my how-to on some fundamentals of graphic design, to aid the novice designer so they can achieve something that has a profes

Hayley Milne Payne

Apr 26, 2020

Visual Identities for Dummies

The idea of a visual identity is to provide a brand with all the tools that are necessary to communicate with their audience across ideally

Where and how to find the designer for you

Hayley Milne Payne

Apr 16, 2020

Where and how to find the designer for you

It is possible to get all your design dreams answered and avoid spending an arm and a leg, so don’t make assumptions, just do your research.

Hayley Milne Payne

Apr 14, 2020

Top 10 Tips when hiring a logo designer

Tell them your story. Make sure they are on the same page as you, if not, find another one.

Hayley Milne Payne

Apr 8, 2020

Logo Must-haves

If your designer isn't willing to address all these points inclusive in their quote, then you may want to consider finding another one.

Hayley Milne Payne

Apr 5, 2020

A logo is not a brand….

It’s not just a logo, a product, a service or an organisation. A brand is a gut feeling. How you are perceived by others.

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