Category Archives: Graphic design

Jonathan Barnbrook tips

Whilst I was studying at university we had British graphic designer and typographer Jonathan Barnbrook come and give us a talk. The other day I found my notes for this, so I thought I’ll pop them down here for all to see.
Suggestions for students

Be nice
Have passion
Don’t think you can do everything
Realise you know nothing (he [...]

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Why I hate drop shadows and rounded corners

When we look back at the era of design that we are currently in, what will we be remembered for? Will it be for the colours we use. Our creative typography? Or will it be for our use of drop shadows and rounded corners?
Now I know that calling an article ‘Why I hate…’ may sound [...]

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Free wallpaper

Here is a completely free wallpaper for all to use. Its a photo of mine which I’ve had as my background for ages. So I thought its about time I shared it. And here it is in a selection of sizes.
It was taken out of a bus window on my way back from London to [...]

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