Archive for May 2007
Retro Nation
I feel that of recent years the UK has become an island crazed by everything retro …it’s clear to see in our fashion, home, and even graphic design choices.
The sad sad world of copyright theft
Oh dear, this evening I found someone lifting my web copy. I’m flattered (well I’m not particularly flattered actually be honest), but have demanded the remove it within 24 hours.
I’ve been told I’m being very generous to not name and shame them and there is quite a lynch mob gathering amongst my business friends, and the word ‘legal action’ is being being bandied about.
Funky Names Yo

No, I’m not some sad 34 year old woman into gangster rap……don’t you just love funky business names though? I know I do.
I remember in the ‘olden days’ we only really used to have names like Turner & Son, and Shelley’s Nails and what not for business owners, but now that has completely changed and (in my opinion, and it’s my blog so I shall force said opinion upon you
) it’s almost entirely down to the spectacular rise of the Internet.
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School of Design
Over the years, and it’s been over five now (I completely failed to capitalise on the marketing opportunity that is a 5th year anniversary, shame on me!), I’ve had contact from aspiring graphic designers.
What I mean by aspiring, is people who want to have a career in graphic design but aren’t yet achieving that, or not sufficiently to live off the money from it anyway.
Electric Blue – Welcome Back!

Riding fast on the back of oh-so-popular turquoise electric blue has made a welcome return to the high street fashion stores (very welcome in my eyes) and is set to be the hottest shade this season.
The last time I remember so many electric blue garments available to purchase was in 1996. Why do I remember this so well?
Hello Beads

I’ve been working recently on a new project for ‘Hello Beads’ and this is a project I’ve really enjoyed. The original company name was The Bead Boutique, and the owner aims to relaunch and lead the market for beads and beading products.






