An interesting read
For next level design inspiration, insights, advice and #TeamLaunch news, check out the articles written by the team below.
Who on earth is Stanley?!– and why is he all over my social media feed?
Forget the usual viral products, because there is one that has unexpectedly taken the world by absolute storm, and it comes in the shape of a ginormous, insulated stainless steel flask – it is, of course, the Stanley Cup.
5 ways to approach design feedback
Learning how to respond to feedback will help you grow from a good designer to a great one. Check out my 5 ways to approach receiving feedback like the great designer you are.
Is it ever ok to adapt your logo, even if it is for Christmas?
As designers we spend our lives explaining to clients that consistency is key when it comes to branding, but is there really anything wrong with a little seasonal shake up?
Why you need more than one logo variation
A logo is a huge part of any brand's identity, but often just one logo isn’t enough…
Launch's favourite design disciplines
At Launch we cover a wide variety of design disciplines that contribute towards our client work, here are some of our team's favorites!
Meet the team: Evie
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
Launch’s studio essentials: Tips from our creatives that help them through the working day
Creatives that are well rested, fuelled and relaxed will in turn perform and create their best work, this is something we believe in at Launch.
Design is all around us – my trip to the USA
Design is all around us, from street art to architecture, from way finding to the logo on your coffee cup. This couldn’t be more evident than in The Big Apple and America.
Tips for a complete set of brand guidelines
Brand guidelines are essential for consistent application of a brand, as they prescribe the necessary rules for the correct deployment of assets onto collateral.
An exploration into the driving forces behind brand collaborations
Brand collaborations aren’t a new thing – it’s been seen a lot in the past, typically by companies in similar industries. So, if the idea of collaborations isn’t new, why are we still getting excited about them, and why does there seem to be more than ever?
Meet the team: Emily
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
5 honest lessons I’ve learnt as a multidisciplinary designer so far
Coming through the ranks as a young professional always comes with its highs and lows, however, learning was my best ally when it came to progressing as a designer, whether good or bad. I found the best lessons I learnt were usually in adversity when I faced some form of a challenge, which in turn led to me asking for help from my superiors.
Common UI design mistakes to avoid as a beginner
We all make mistakes, it’s how we learn. However, to ensure you can avoid as many as possible (in relation to UI design), we’ve outlined four common mistakes we all made as beginners, with some recommendations on how to overcome them.
Designing for Instagram
In this short blog Giles explores the relatively unspoken discussion of designing for Instagram outside of client work. Considering themes of whether there is a criteria, why is it unspoken of and some of the pros and cons…
A refreshing rebrand – when, why and how?
After 60 years of their signature palette, Strongbow have announced a rebrand, with their new colourful can designs. Rebranding is a natural part of any company’s journey, but how do you know when the right time is?
Meet the team: Lucie
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
AI and ChatGPT's impact on graphic design
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we interact with the world. One industry that is being revolutionised by AI is graphic design. In recent years, AI has become an essential tool…
International Women’s Day 2023 — Women in design
According to an article in Forbes magazine, 70% of design students in the UK were female, but strangely, when it comes to the workplace, creative industries are still a heavily male-dominated space (78%). Why is this?
Why is Motion Design important?
Simply put motion design is animation, this encompasses a massive field of work but here we are going to focus on motion design within the context of graphic design…
My top picks for Graphic Design inspiration
Whether you are starting a new project or want to keep up with current design trends then look no further — I have created my top picks, from web to print, and everything in between.