Colour is a powerful tool in branding. Learn how to use it effectively and avoid common mistakes with tips on choosing the right palette and using colour to connect with your audience.

Australia hits peak consumption between Black Friday and Christmas, with waste and impulse-shopping skyrocketing. Here’s how we can buy less, choose better, and design holiday seasons that support people, small businesses, and the planet.

Social media has blurred the line between creating for joy and creating for attention. In our pursuit to be seen, many of us have forgotten the simple act of making something for ourselves. This reflection explores how we can reconnect with creativity as a mindful, personal practice—not a performance.

Designers wonder why they’re not landing clients. Business owners downplay the role of branding. This post breaks down the mindset gap—and how to fix it from both sides.

Most client conversations start at the surface: colors, fonts, quick fixes. But the brands that truly stand out are built on deeper insights. Using the DFA framework—Discover, Frame, Align—you can uncover what really drives a business. Here’s why deeper conversations build stronger client relationships, backed by research and practical strategies.

Big budgets don’t always win—great branding and design do! Learn how small businesses can compete with larger brands by building trust, creating emotional connections, and leveraging a polished online presence.

My first time at the OFFF Conference in Barcelona was full of surprises—from unexpected lessons on agency processes to creative storm workshops and mural-covered walls. Here's what I learned, what I loved, and why I’m definitely going back.

Life after university can feel uncertain, but with the right mindset, you can turn challenges into opportunities. Discover practical tips on setting goals, continuous learning, and embracing rejection to build a thriving design career.

In April, I volunteered for five unforgettable days at ATypI, the international typography conference. From dynamic workshops to late-night design chats, here’s what I learned about creative storytelling, global community, and why events like this matter so much.