Recently reading the Steve Jobs biography, one of the recurring undertones that struck me was just how fortunate Jobs and Wozniak were to have met and struck a friendship that forged a successful (yet often controversial) business partnership. Despite being at totally different ends of
Clear communication is one of the most critical factors in fostering a positive relationship between the client and designer. Any misinterpretations or judgements can hinder a successful business bond and lead to negative connotations. As an outside source, we obviously don’t know as much about
It’s true: The fastest way to the top of Google is to pay to be there. But you might be surprised to learn that it’s not always the one with the deepest pockets who comes out on top. Google’s AdWords is an excellent means of
“Genius is the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple” – C. W. Ceram Words are meaningful and expressive. A simple string of rhythmical words has the ability to sell your product, enrich your services and give meaning to your website. Yet, why do so
There is no doubt that receiving feedback and advice can be an incredibly beneficial aspect of a work experience opportunity or starting out in a new job. However it can be quite damaging if the person critiquing your performance focuses more on the ‘criticism’ and
In an age of unprecedented technological growth in an increasingly busy society, the question must be asked – Is the Web more effective than Print for advertising a business? Now, I’m sure I don’t have to go into too much depth to persuade you of
As a designer, getting the creative juices flowing and learning how to master the art of avoiding distractions is key to producing quality work. However, such a skill has proven to be extremely challenging for most designers, particularly those working in an office. Several colleagues
When you’re experiencing a technical problem, whether it be email related or website related, there are a few simple things you can do on your end to ensure the issue is resolved as quickly as possible on our end. 1. Replicate the issue When you
Like the vast majority of you reading this blog, I receive and reply to a great number of emails every day. We each have our own ways of organising our inbox. What works for me will most likely not work for you and vice versa.