The QR Code and NFC

February 5, 2012

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Many of our clients are now coming to us asking if they should be using QR Codes in their communications and suggesting that the QR Code is ‘the future’. What is a QR Code? QR Code is a trademark which stands for “Quick Response Code”. It is a two-dimensional matrix barcode which has the ability…

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Shifting Boxes – Design Without Formula?

January 29, 2012

“Does design have a formula?” This is a question that we are often asked, but usually with different words. This is a question, unfortunately, which does not have a straightforward answer, unless you are content with “yes and no”! It would cause any creative great distress to call their design work ‘formulaic’, but usually the…

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Thoughts On Vision

December 11, 2011

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“Vision requires more than hope, it requires faith – a certainty in that which you cannot yet see”

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The Value of Perception

October 25, 2011

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We have been talking to a number of our clients recently about luxury branding and it is a truly fascinating subject. Why is it, when you walk into the White Company, it seems right to pay £12.95 for some hand cream, when you can also buy hand cream in Poundland? We meet many retailers and…

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Delighted to meet Duncan Bannatyne

October 14, 2011

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Duncan Bannatyne was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on Tuesday night. It was a real privilege to hear him talk about his life and career, as he is a very interesting and genuine individual. I couldn’t help leaving feeling refreshed and inspired, as he offered some really sound advice. 2011 has been a really…

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Info Graphics – a rising trend?

August 17, 2011

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In recent years, techological advancement has allowed our access to ‘information’ to become more prolific than ever before. When coupled with the fact that it is far easier to ‘create’ (that is to say, become the author of) information, the potential to obtain and share knowledge has become significantly greater. Like all monsters of innovation,…

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An Introduction to Social media – Guest Post by Blueline Media

July 4, 2011

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Every now and again we worry that you might get bored of the sound of our voices and feel that it is appropriate to listen rather than speak. Ben at Blueline is a guy who knows his stuff when it comes to all things technical. Here he is, teaching us the basics about social media,…

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