March 2019 - PHd design

25 rules to follow to make sure
you get a fabulous logo!

Industry News 4th March 2019

Design is subjective, however there are a number of quantifiable ways
that you can go wrong, luckily you’re readying this, so you won’t make
any of those silly ‘faux pas’. We’ve been doing this for many years, so
learn from our mistakes, and get a desirable, effective and usable logo!

1. Meet the client
& understand the business’ needs

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2. Research about the industry:
more knowledge means better design

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3. Think ahead: a logo must
work in different situations

Bespoke Icon Design Lichfield

4. Get ideas out of your brain,
the best tool for that: a humble pencil

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5. Avoid pixelation,
always create as a vector file

Avoid Pixelation in Graphic Design

6. Once the concept is clear, use the
computer to try multiple options

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7. Analyse carefully and get rid of
everything that’s not essential

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8. The logo must work: when reversed…
9. or in black and white

Bespoke Logo Design Birmingham

10. A good logo must work
when used really big or small

Logo Design

11. Create an original design,
never copy or imitate others

Graphic Design for Wedding Dress Company

12. A great logo must be unique,
do not use clip art logos or icons

Logo Design

13. Keep it simple,
do not use special effects or gradients

PHd design logo rules

14. Avoid design trends,
a logo needs to last a good while

Bespoke Logo Design

15. Respect the hierarchy of information,
the biggest word: the most important

Logo Design Agency

16. Do not confuse the eye,
use two typefaces at most

Logo Design

17. Use different typefaces to help with
hierarchy, readability & interest

Professional Logo Design Company

18. Text must be easy enough for
even your grandma to read

Logo Design Agency

19. If possible: fit the logo into a square,
avoid obscure proportions

PHd design logo rules

20. Pay attention to details, align items so
it looks considered, clean and neat

PHd design logo rules

21. Use colours, shapes and layout to
ensure the result looks appropriate

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22. When evolving a brand…
always keep the key elements

Evolution of logo design

23. Do not use taglines in the logo,
let the logo speak for itself

Brand Identity Lichfield

24. A logo is memorable,
if you can sketch a logo in 5 seconds

Bespoke Logo Design

25. Now, you know the rules
break them if you want, but always…

Keep Design Simple
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  • 25 facts about colour to make your life a little more colourful, hope you enjoy!
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25 facts about colour to make your
life a little more colourful, hope you enjoy!

Industry News 4th March 2019

Colours add interest, they help differentiate stuff, they evoke feelings,
and to most of us they’re rather pretty! We all have a favourite colour,
and colours mean things, they can warn of danger, stand out, or blend
in… use colour wisely! Did you know these things about colours:

1. Blue is the most favourite
colour in the world.

Illustration Design Agency Staffordshire

2. Orange is the least
favourite colour.

orange globe graphic

3. Men and women see colours differently.

Cartoon Graphic Design Lichfield

4. Yellow/Red combination makes you hungry.

burger king and McDonalds logos

5. Silver cars are less often involved in accidents.

there grey car graphics

6. The colour wheel was
invented by Isaac Newton.

circle rainbow graphic

7. Bulls don’t hate red, they
are colour blind.

Cartoon Design Lichfield

8. The sun’s white, it only looks yellow on earth!

Illustration Designers Birmingham

9. 99% of us dream in glorious colour.

Cartoon Design Agency Lichfield

10. Your eye can see 7.000.000 different colours.

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11. You can see more shades of green than other colours.

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12. Red is the first colour a baby sees.

Cartoon Style Graphic Design Staffordshire

13. Colour affects taste: hot chocolate tastes better
in a orange cup.

Cartoon Design Illustrations

14. Orange colour is named after the fruit its original
name is geoluhread

Illustration agency lichfield

15. Pink suppresses anger and anxiety.

Bespoke Graphic Design Agency Lichfield

16. Mosquitoes are
attracted by blue.

Cartoon Style Graphic design agency

17. Birds can not see blue,
except the owl.

Cartoon Design Agency

18. Lobster blood is colourless.

Cartoon Style Graphic Design Agency

19. Post-it notes originally used yellow scrap paper.

Cartoon Style Design Agency

20. The colour of a pepper is no indication of its heat.

Illustration Agency Birmingham

21. The most used highlighter is yellow
(which is helpfully invisible when photocopied).

Illustrator in Lichfield

22. Chromophobia is an irrational fear of colours.

Cartoon Style Bespoke Graphic Design Agency

23. Dollars are green as the green ink was the cheapest!

Bespoke Graphic Design Lichfield

24. Black is the absence of colour, it’s not a colour.

Bespoke Graphic Design Agency Based in Lichfield

25. Colours don’t exist, they are created by your brain!

Graphic Design Lichfield
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  • PHd design win a rather lovely international design award!
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PHd design win a rather lovely
international design award!

Studio News 4th March 2019

PHd design best packaging award

Gather round and prepare to be dazzled because PHd Design is making waves once again, this time scooping up a prestigious award at the renowned International Chip Shop Awards in jolly old London town!

Now, before you start picturing battered cod and vinegar-drenched chips, let’s set the record straight. The Chip Shop Awards may sound like a greasy affair, but trust us, there’s nothing fishy about it. It’s an annual extravaganza celebrating the wild, the wacky, and the wonderfully creative in advertising and marketing.

Here’s the lowdown on why this award is the cream of the crop:

Unrestricted Creativity Takes the Stage: Forget about your standard categories and stuffy judging panels. The Chip Shop Awards are all about letting creativity run wild and free. No rules, no boundaries, just pure, unadulterated innovation.

A Pinch of Humour, a Dash of Fun: Picture this – a playful nod to the humble chip shop, with a side of humour and a sprinkle of creativity. That’s the magic formula behind these awards. Because let’s face it, who doesn’t love a good laugh along with their dose of creative genius?

From Public Votes to Industry Acclaim: At the Chip Shop Awards, everyone has a say. From the general public casting their votes to industry experts weighing in, it’s a celebration of creativity from all angles. And when you emerge victorious, you know you’ve truly earned your stripes.

 

So, what’s the buzz all about, you ask? Well, brace yourselves, because PHd Design has clinched the title for the Best Packaging Design with our stellar Dodgy Brews range of summer ales. With quirky names like Scruffy Slapper, Knob Jockey, and Snot Gobbler (oh yes, we went there!), these ales are flying off the shelves faster than you can say “cheers!”

 

Our Managing Director, Peter Howard, sums it up best: “It just shows that being brave with design and having conviction in your ideas can pay off. These designs are not only selling like hotcakes but are also being recognised by the industry for their game-changing impact.”

So, dear friends, if you’re ready to dive headfirst into a world of creativity, innovation, and a sprinkle of cheeky humour, look no further than PHd Design. Let’s raise a glass (or a pint of Dodgy Brews) to bold ideas and brilliant designs!

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