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What is an infographic?

27 September 2018

In a nutshell, an infographic is a data-rich visualisation of a set of information. Simple,...

What’s this Coke Zero rebrand all about then?

4 September 2018

One of the biggest selling soft drinks on the block has recently had a brand...

7 questions you MUST ask before choosing a design agency

13 August 2018

Choosing the right design agency for your organisation can be tricky business. If only there...

This emoji could save your life

24 July 2018

We all know that good illustration makes an instant impact. But how effective are simple...

5 simple steps to improve SEO for your SME

19 July 2018

To the uninitiated, even the phrase search engine optimisation or SEO can send shivers down...

Gin bottle designs that look good enough to drink

9 July 2018

We know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to...

Building a brand: understanding the building blocks

4 July 2018

Building a brand is more than simply choosing a name for your business. It’s more...

How to design for print in an increasingly digital world

27 June 2018

Print advertising appears to have been elbowed out of the way by its newer, trendier...

4 ways to seriously up your email marketing game

19 June 2018

Honing your email marketing approach is a truly worthwhile investment for any business and the...

Creating an office space for creativity to thrive

14 June 2018

As you’ve probably heard, we recently moved into our lovely new office in Leith, Edinburgh....

7 ways to get your online ads noticed

4 June 2018

Everyone who’s anyone is advertising online these days – and for good reason. Online advertising...

What’s the deal with mobile-first design?

Firefly
30 May 2018

For a long time in web design, many designers approached the creation of new websites...

Learning an important lesson from banks’ accessibility fails

15 May 2018

In case you missed it, several banks had a bit of an accessibility faux pas...

5 hot web design trends for 2018

Firefly
4 May 2018

Could your website do with a facelift in 2018? Or perhaps you’re thinking of starting...

7 great big email newsletter template fails

Firefly
4 May 2018

Creating a kick-ass newsletter template takes time, experience and know-how. It’s an integral part of...

20 fresh fonts we love right now

Firefly
3 May 2018

Are you a font fanatic? A tart for typography? Prepare to indulge your beautiful lettering...

Colour choice: A vital part of any successful logo design

Firefly
30 March 2018

Your logo is arguably the single most important component of your brand. It should convey...

5 essential steps to rebranding success

Firefly
26 February 2018

Is it time to give your brand a much-needed facelift? Sure, rebranding is a risk,...

Responsive websites vs apps

Firefly
19 February 2018

Looking good on mobile has never been so important. And no, we’re not talking about...

Why feedback is an essential stage of the design process

Firefly
15 February 2018

Feedback is one of the most valuable stages of the design process. From the initial...

8 steps to a beautiful user interface

Firefly
8 February 2018

The user interface, or UI, is the way through which a user interacts with your...

The power of words: boost your website’s user experience (UX)

Firefly
26 January 2018

User experience, or UX, is at the heart of good web design. Understanding how your...

How much should a logo cost?

Firefly
12 January 2018

How important is a logo to your brand? Nike, McDonald’s, Apple, Volkswagen, Starbucks… any logos...

How to choose a Content Management System

Firefly
19 December 2017

The right Content Management System (or CMS) can make updating your website a sheer joy....

5 key ingredients to make your Facebook ads irresistible

Firefly
13 December 2017

In case you haven’t heard – Facebook ads are big news. They are one of...

Why hire a graphic designer?

Firefly
4 December 2017

Today, it’s easier than ever for businesses to create their own marketing materials. With the...

How much does a website cost?

Firefly
24 November 2017

Do you want to create a website for your business? Or maybe your existing site...

Design jargon explained

Firefly
15 November 2017

Don’t know your brand from your logo? Not a clue what SEO is? Do words...

How to write the perfect design brief

Firefly
23 October 2017

Writing a design brief can seem like a daunting task, so we’ve come up with...