An interesting read
For next level design inspiration, insights, advice and #TeamLaunch news, check out the articles written by the team below.
Top tips for junior designers
The leap from uni to work can be a big one… Our team have put together 9 top tips to try and make that transition as seamless as possible — check it out!
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…
Books we loved in 2022
#TeamLaunch have been reflecting on their favourite books of 2022 — from education to design inspiration, new learnings and motivation… We’ve read it all!
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.
A whistle-stop tour: Swiss Graphic Design and its role within web design
Otherwise known as the International Typographic Style or Swiss Style, Swiss Graphic Design is typified by its minimalistic and asymmetric typographic composition, dating back to 1908. The consensus of Swiss Style is to present information in the clearest way possible, often utilising print-based mediums such as posters, leaflets and magazines. However, with the expansion of technology it has now evolved and become a popular design aesthetic adopted by designers today
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is the belief that you're not good enough to complete the tasks ahead of you. This can affect anyone, with no exception to graphic designers…
What does working with Launch look like?
So, how do we work with our clients, and build such great, long-lasting relationships? What can you expect from working with us? Look no further…
A guest lecture: Freelancing and starting your own design studio
Have you ever wondered what it's like to run your own studio and have your own team of designers? Earlier this year, I was invited back to the University of Reading to give a guest lecture to current Graphic Communication students discussing just that – the highs, the lows, and everything in between!
St Albans Chamber Community Business Awards 2022
Last week we attended the St Albans Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards as finalists in the Business Leader category! Although we didn’t win, it was so exciting to be shortlisted and make it to the final!
Is ‘The dispute between Max Bill and Jan Tschichold of 1946’ relevant to graphic designers today?
Jan Tschichold and Max Bill are arguably two of the most influential graphic designers of the 20th century, having a considerable role within the expansion of modernist design principles. In this blog we explore the relevance of their views in our roles today as designers.
SME Hertfordshire Business Awards Winners!
We are an award winning design agency! At the end of September we attended the SME Awards for Hertfordshire as finalists for “Young Business Person of the Year” and won the GOLD award!
A Reflection as an Intern
This blog is all about life as an intern for Launch Studio. Throughout the blog I talk about my role as an intern and share some useful tips that I’ve learnt so far which might be valuable to you too, read more to find out!
My 5 favourite Google Fonts
Google Fonts is an incredible asset for graphic designers, with a plethora of amazing free typefaces to use. Here are my favourite that have been sourced from here.
5 minute guide to the best web builder for your business
We’re always being asked which web platform is the best. Here’s the breakdown of what we recommend.
Overcoming Creative block – 3 ways to help you push past the wall
Creative block can be hard to overcome, especially when you want to and know you capable of designing. However, it happens to the best of us. In this blog we offer three tips on what we find useful to overcome this.
Canva’s role as a design tool
What do professional graphic designers think of Canva? We let you know.
Typography’s relationship with music genres
The use of graphic techniques within the music industry and its promotion are inextricably linked — with the use of colour, shape, and in particular, typography shaping our perception of music genre. In this blog we explore typographic differentiation within album cover design.
Ways to make your portfolio standout to employers
When it comes to designing your portfolio there are many things you can do to elevate it and make it stand out from the crowd. In this article we have listed five steps that we think can help you create the best portfolio that reflects you and your work and catch the attention of a potential employer.
Typefaces and feelings
As discussed in our previous blog post tackling the topic of Comic-Sans, typefaces are designed for specific contexts and purposes. A type designer will take into account the size and medium in which a typeface will be used to inform the design process. There is another aspect that informs the design and choice of a particular typeface and this is its ‘feel’.
Comic Sans is misunderstood
As a designer you often get asked the same questions, one of those being ‘what do you think of Comic Sans?’. The general consensus, it seems, from non-designers is that Comic Sans is an inherently bad typeface. I would argue however that is not, it is just misused.