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Colour palettes affect an audience's perception of a brand

How to use colour psychology?

We judge brands quickly - and a lot of it is down to colour. How do you choose which colour works for your brand?

By Fran Johnson : 20/02/2018
Opt in box on a website - GDPR compliance

Do I need to add an Opt In checkbox to my website?

GDPR is coming in May 2018 - is your website compliant? This article takes a look into all things opt-in checkbox!

By Fran Johnson : 07/02/2018
Vector logo for dropbox rebrand

The Dropbox rebrand

Our take on the dropbox rebrand. Brand values, flexible branding and then communicating the change to others.

By Fran Johnson : 04/10/2017
Branding in 10 years time, no brand launches and individualised communication.

What will branding look like in 10 years time?

Individualised communication, Flexible branding and no big brand launches are the predictions of what branding will look like in 10 years time.

By Fran Johnson : 13/09/2017
Consider audience when planning brand strategy

Do all brands need to be audience led?

Brand strategy often looks at a number of different spectrums. In this post we look into whether brands are audience led or founder led, with particular consideration into personalities, the market and trust.

By Fran Johnson : 02/09/2017
When should you think about a rebrand?

When should I think about a rebrand?

When should you think about a rebrand? Is your visual identity looking tired, or has your company changed strategic direction.

By Fran Johnson : 30/08/2017
Is it important to have a personal brand?

Why do you need a personal brand?

Influential people have a personal brand whether they like it or not! From celebrities to lawyers, everyone in the public eye has a brand. Do you cultivate it, or let it evolve by itself?

By Fran Johnson : 18/08/2017
Is knowing about your competition important?

Thinking about your competition

Where is your company positioned within the market? Does your brand stand out from your competition, or fit into the status quo?

By Fran Johnson : 16/08/2017
Building the bridge between visuals and brand strategy.

Visuals: Bridging the words and the pictures

Often, talking about branding is the easy bit - everyone is on the same page. Then, the visuals appear and everyone has different opinions. This blog post is around ensuring all stakeholders involved have an understanding of the visuals, tone and style.

By Fran Johnson : 15/08/2017
Web content based branding is a new and innovative approach to providing a company identity.

How to structure your web content

Who are your audience? Learning who you are talking to is crucial in getting web design right. It needs to be structured and understandable.

By Fran Johnson : 05/08/2017
How has reading changed within the digital age.

How has reading changed?

We are now used to scanning information and reading less. Its common to scan through articles and pull out key points - how do you write for this new digital age?

By Fran Johnson : 10/07/2017
Building a brand by mapping out the route.

Future: Mapping out the route

Brand strategy needs to look into the future. Understanding the next 10 years of where you want to take your company, and the general landscape of branding and how audiences understand brand.

By Fran Johnson : 02/07/2017