by Paul Heaton | creativity, Design
As a graphic designer I get asked ‘What is the difference between a Vector file and a Raster file?” so I thought I would write a short article on the subject to try and explain. Vector: A vector file is usually generated by a drawing programme such as Adobe...
by Paul Heaton | creativity, Design, Typography
“If in doubt reverse it out” is a saying used in the creative sector, but what does it mean? Some designers prefer content that is on a coloured background or reversed out of an image with the text in a lighter colour or white; however, some get it wrong. Using a...
by Paul Heaton | Design, Typography
At Reform we pride ourselves on producing not only great ideas, but also ideas that are executed beautifully. One of the ways to ensure this happens is through carefully considered typography. One of the things we see many people getting wrong is justified text:...
by Paul Heaton | Design, How to
Do you find yourself needing to work with a graphic designer for the first time? Perhaps you are a new business owner and need branding, website and stationery. Don’t get stuck on the lingo. Every industry has its own language, to some degree, and graphic design...
by Paul Heaton | colour, Design
The theory of colour has always fascinated me. Colour is the stuff of emotion, even of religion and magic. Not only our society but every society on earth today has a very large part of its communication driven by colour. While basic literacy is on the increase, the...
by Paul Heaton | Branding, Logo
Logos are signs, marks of identity designed for easy recognition. They are used by every kind of organisation in every part of the world, from international corporations to charities and from political parties to community groups and schools. Logos also identify...
by Paul Heaton | Design, How to, Marketing
If you are not a seasoned marketer or have never commissioned a graphic designer before, the thought of start writing a creative brief may fill you with dread. We hope this article helps you to reduce the fear of the blank page. The creative brief is an important...
by Paul Heaton | SEO, Social Media, Trends
How your website gets found is always changing, as search engines adapt and evolve. Search engine optimisation (SEO) is not a fixed set of ways of doing things, and tactics that might have worked once may not continue to do so. Here’s a note of caution: not only can...
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