My first days at work at a new company are usually ridiculously daunting…

Just because you can fill a page with text, doesn’t necessarily mean that you should.

Above the fold, below the fold, what is the fold? We shed some light on 600 pixels

You may or may not remember this hideously tacky Christmas film we made last year…

We launched our current website on 8th April 2016 – that’s 580 days ago.

So you’ve worked your bum off collaborating with your chosen design agency to ensure that your brand is all singing, all dancing and truly represents your mission and vision.

After wheezing our way through 2017, we decided that 2018 should be our year to get out of our comfort zones (and comfortable waist-bands) and try something brand new.

We are delighted to see that print, in its many forms is having somewhat of a renaissance; a hipster revival much in the same way as vinyl has become popular again.

Our new site gives users an immersive experience of what it’s like to work with the Cardiff, Wales-based creative design firm.

Screen-printing has seen many rises and falls in popularity, turning from a revolutionary manufacturing process to an undoubtable art form.

If you’re not particularly savvy on contemporary acronyms or a big fan of the TV Show Jersey Shore, then you probably have no idea what ‘DTF’ means and we suggest that you refer to Urban Dictionary…

On our daily appreciation of all things brand, we’ve started to collect snippets from some very special companies…

Okay, so this is going to be bit of a technical post (brace yourselves!)

No, we’re not talking about Tinder or Bumble here, although keeping your brand consistent and concise on all digital channels could be likened to maintaining a dating profile.

Instagram Stories. Snapchat. Periscope. Youtube. Vimeo. Vine (RIP…although, V2 anyone!?). Even Facebook has integrated video banners into its pages.

Think you can launch a website and then its job done? Errrrrr, nope! Those babies take constant upkeep, maintenance, love and care, much like a small furry pet…or a beloved pot plant.

From the beginning, IKEA’s vision has been to “create a better everyday life for the many people” and this is reflected in every part of their business model

Spotify was no longer all about music, it was about people.

It was time to start the design process and put forward a recognisable, progressive and contemporary visual identity that still honoured the organisations rich background and heritage.

We answer the internet’s most asked questions on a topic we love to talk about… Graphic Design.

Let’s face it, a well designed website can make or break your online presence.

Once upon a time, a ‘good-enough’ logo and a business card would have been enough to get you through the door. Not anymore…

Our studio isn’t just a workspace, it’s an extension of our brand ethos, us as a team and the immersive quality of our process.

Typography is one of the key areas of branding and is often the bedrock of any successful identity.

A miscellaneous collection of images that have inspired us this year.

Why do we connect with certain brands better than others? Why are there certain brands that, no matter what they sell, produce or drop, we’re right there waiting with bated breath to see what they do next?

Brand Labs is our chance to give back to local start-ups, and we’re mega proud of it. Take a look at the ongoing journey of this year’s winner, Discover Cymru.

Don’t be fooled by packaging; it may seem like a bit of a boring subject at first, but there’s something about a packaging project that gets our hearts ticking. Take a browse at our top packaging picks…

There’s a myriad of reasons one should update their website, which moves us nicely along to you. Is it time for you to update your website? Here are just some of the reasons why the answer to that might be yes. 

The brand that re-invented what it means to be outdoors. Read our analysis of Patagonia’s brand values and how they sparked an environmental clothing revolution.

(Image Credit: Nationwide UK) Brand tone of voice is specially designed to showcase the brand’s goals, values and personality through a particular word choice. Find yours here.

This is designdough’s investigation into the iconic NASA logo. The Meatball and The Worm took the world by storm in their own ways, but which one is your favourite?

Sustainable packaging is nothing new, but businesses are only just starting to realise the benefit. Take a read of our sustainable packaging top tips…

Designing for accessibility isn’t just something that’s ‘nice to have’ – it’s a legal requirement! Here are our tips on how to make design accessible…

Our rebranding journey with The Care Collective, as they join other national charities to raise much-needed awareness for Carers Week 2022.

If we can define what a brand is, we can begin to understand why some are so successful over others.

In a Branded House strategy, the company has a single master brand that is used across all of its products…