You sent an email to Fiverr and what you got back wasn’t what you asked for and you had to chase them up. And your competitor’s Canva stuff looks like yours. Never fear, here’s 12 reasons why a designer can help your business and what to look for.
Read MoreEager to crack open an image editing programme and get working on an image ready for Insta? Hang on a sec! Here’s a few points to consider before you do…
Read MoreWhen I was first owned by a dog, I was told by our amazing trainer to set yourself (and therefore the dog) up for success. It’s the same with any collaboration - set yourself up for success with your designer (or any supplier) and it’ll be so much easier. What does make a great design collaboration? Here’s ten tips from me. I’d love to hear yours.
Read MoreA blog post on how to use print finishes and effective design to make your customers feel valued with touchy-feely printed delights (I called it this because beautifully crafted keepsakes are and there wasn’t a better word then, or now!)
Read MoreThis Tips and Tricks post discusses my image research services and advice on bespoke photography, licensing and copyright, model release, free image resources, paid image resources, search terms and good practice.
Read MoreI love creating websites and training clients. One of the platforms I use in Squarespace and lately I’ve had a lot of work on this platform. The process of idea to website varies a little to my workflow for WordPress and customised website development. This post is an overview of Hello Lovely’s Squarespace steps which you may find useful if you’re thinking of offering this service to your clients or you’d like to work with me on your Squarespace website.
Read MoreThe starting point is a clear direction. Your brand values affect messaging considerations and design preferences for your logo, making it so much easier to work with designers, copywriters, strategists and internal teams. Here’s some questions to consider.
Read MoreIs the answer found in understanding why Canva exists? I read a post on Facebook written by a designer who was told by a friend that designers are redundant because ‘everyone can use Canva’. This blog post explores best practice, suggests when it could be good to use Canva and when to call on the professionals.
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