I've recently been asked what the difference is between hue, tint and shade when I'm talking about colour. So I thought I'd put together.a quick guide to help you, and give me something to refer people to when i'm trying to explain.
Something that comes up time and again when working with clients is imagery. Leaflets, vouchers and websites in particular all require some kind of imagery to help convey the message to your clients. There are two options when it comes to images you can use. Stock imag...
When you are first starting your business it's easy to get lost in the excitement of wanting to take ownership of everything and keeping. close eye on expenditure. Couple that with the 100s of websites and YouTube videos that tell you you can 'Do It All Yourself' it's...
When choosing a colour for your brand or logo it's not always as simple as just going with your favourite colour. Colours are associated with emotions. Going back to nature, animals that can poison you tend to be marked with red, yellow or black. When healthy plants ar...
When you talk to a designer they may throw groups of letters at you when they talk about colour but do you know what it means and the difference it makes? Here are the basics.
CMYK.
Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black.
This is the standard colour format when working with print....
Wow, today is the JuliaVDesign 3rd Birthday. I've had some lovely messages from people wishing me a happy work anniversary. Its been a real rollercoaster of a year with events outside of the business but I've made it and am ending the year strongly. An annual review ma...
When briefing or planning any design job it is important to consider the type of font that is best to use. Telling a designer you want something 'classic' or 'sophisticated' does not give enough direction. You do not necessarily need to know the names of specific fonts...
Reading through my Facebook timeline as usual while I wait for the kettle to boil I see an article from the local independent press about a big local employer's new expansion. they are building a new multi-million pound operation and visitors centre in the town, securi...
The simple answer is NO. A Graphic Designer has a range of highly sophisticated software and a wealth of experience to be able to fine tune a design to look its absolute best. Word just does not have the same capabilities. If you wa...
It’s time to light the candles again. JuliaVDesign is celebrating it’s second birthday today! It’s been an amazing year for me and the business. I’ve worked on some amazing projects and met some fantastic people this year. So in case you missed it here are some of the...
