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Graphic & Logo Design Blog
Practical writing on logos, branding and design from the studio. 58 articles.
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Photo editing and retouching in Ireland: five studios, and the kind of photo each one fixes best
Five Irish photo editing and retouching services compared by the problem each one solves best, from product cut outs and headshots to restoring and colouring old family photographs.
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Need a brochure designed in Dublin? Seven studios, and the kind of brochure each one is built for
Seven Dublin brochure designers compared by the kind of brochure each one suits, from sales brochures and property launches to credit union literature and product catalogues.
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Who are the best branding agencies in Dublin? Eight studios and the brands they have built
Eight Dublin branding agencies compared on the brands each one names on its own website, the postcode it works from and what every studio is less suited to.
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The best web design companies for small businesses in Ireland, judged on the sites they show
Seven Irish web design companies for small businesses compared on the client websites each one names on its own site, with what every studio is less suited to.
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5 of the best crest designers in Ireland, and who each one suits
Five Irish crest designers for schools, GAA clubs and associations compared on the crest work each one actually shows, with what every studio is less suited to.
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Who are the best graphic designers in Kildare? 8 studios, honestly compared
Eight graphic designers for Kildare businesses compared, from Naas and Kildare town to Athy, with what each one is best at and what it is less suited to.
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Best 2D animation studios in Ireland: 7 Irish animation studios compared on the work they publish
Irish animation studios compared: seven 2D studios in Ireland that take business work, plus the film and TV studios you know. Written by a studio on the list.
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Who can animate your logo in Ireland? 6 studios worth knowing
Six studios in Ireland that design animated logos and logo stings, compared on what each one offers. Written by a studio included in the list.
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8 animated video production companies in Ireland for promos, ads and launches
Eight Irish companies producing animated promotional videos, ads and product launch animation, compared. Written by a studio included in the list.
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Best explainer video companies in Ireland: 9 studios and what each one is for
Nine explainer video companies in Ireland compared, from animation only studios to video firms with an explainer service. Written by a studio on the list.
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Who makes the best healthcare animation in Ireland? 8 studios compared
The best healthcare and patient education animation studios in Ireland compared, with the health work each one has published. Written by a studio on the list.
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9 of the best motion graphics studios in Ireland, and what each one is for
Nine motion graphics and motion design studios in Ireland compared, from Mayo to Belfast, with what each one focuses on. Written by a studio on the list.
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The best training and elearning animation companies in Ireland, ranked by what they deliver
Training, induction and elearning animation companies in Ireland compared, from video studios to course builders. Written by a studio included in the list.
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Whiteboard animation in Ireland: the 5 companies that actually offer it
Only a handful of Irish companies offer whiteboard animation as a named service. Here are five, compared honestly. Written by a studio on the list.
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Starting a business in Ireland? The 6 best design agencies for startups, and what each one hands you
Six Irish design studios that work with startups and new businesses, compared on what a launch actually includes and what each one is less suited to.
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Hiring a graphic designer in Limerick or Waterford? 5 studios worth a look, city by city
Five graphic designers that take work in Limerick and Waterford compared on published evidence, with what each one is less suited to and how a job runs.
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The best business card designers in Ireland: 6 studios and what each one is for
Six Irish studios that design business cards, compared on where the card work sits in their offer, what comes with it, and what each is less suited to.
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6 of the best graphic designers for Galway businesses, and who each one suits
Six graphic designers for Galway businesses compared, one with a Galway office and five working across Ireland, with what each one is less suited to.
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Who are the best graphic designers in Cork? 5 studios, honestly compared
Five graphic designers for Cork businesses compared: two based in the county, three working remotely, with what each one is less suited to.
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8 of the best logo designers in Dublin, and who each one suits
Eight logo designers in Dublin compared, with the part of the city each studio actually works from and what each one is less suited to.
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The best graphic design companies in Ireland, ranked by what they cover
Eight Irish graphic design companies ranked on how much they actually cover, what each one publishes as evidence, and who each suits, by a studio in the list.
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Best report designers in Ireland: 5 studios compared
The best report designers in Ireland compared, with what each studio focuses on and is less suited to. Written by a Dublin studio that is included in the list.
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Best brochure designers in Ireland: 6 studios compared
The best brochure designers in Ireland compared, with what each studio focuses on and is less suited to, written by a studio in the list.
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Best packaging designers in Ireland: 5 studios compared
The best packaging designers in Ireland compared, with what each studio focuses on and is less suited to, written by a studio in the list.
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Best branding agencies in Ireland: 6 studios compared
The best branding agencies in Ireland compared, with what each one focuses on and is less suited to, written by a studio in the list.
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Best logo designers in Ireland: 6 studios compared
The best logo designers in Ireland compared, with what each studio focuses on and is less suited to, written by a studio in the list.
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Best animation and video companies in Ireland: 5 studios compared
The best animation and video companies in Ireland compared, with what each studio focuses on and is less suited to. Written by a studio included in the list.
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Best poster designers in Ireland: 6 studios compared
The best poster designers in Ireland compared, with what each studio is best at and less suited to. Written by a Dublin studio that is included in the list.
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Best AI logo generators: what you actually get
Seven AI logo generators ranked by the files you walk away with, what each one costs, and the ownership problem nobody mentions.
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How to Hire a Logo Designer in Ireland: What to Ask Before You Brief
To hire a logo designer in Ireland, ask for three things before you brief anyone: a portfolio showing finished identities in real use, a written scope…
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Logo design in Ireland: what you actually get for your money
If you are looking for logo design in Ireland, here is the short version.
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How to trademark a logo in Ireland
Learn how to protect your logo in Ireland. This guide covers what a trademark is, the step-by-step process to register your logo with IPOI/EUIPO, costs,…
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How to create a business logo that actually wins customers
Learn how to create a business logo that builds trust and wins customers. Step-by-step guide with expert tips for Irish businesses.
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Pixel Perfect Security: Navigating The Intersection Of Graphic Design And Web Safety
Learn more about Navigating The Intersection Of Graphic Design And Web Safety
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What is UX design? A comparison of UX and UI design
UX design, also known as user experience design, is a discipline that focuses on enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility,…
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Creating a logo for your business: what you need to consider
Logos are essential for every business, organisation, institute, or online platform. A brand without a logo is like a human without a face.
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5 essential tips for starting a successful graphic design business
Five things that matter when starting a graphic design business, from pricing and contracts to finding the first clients who actually pay on time.
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Modern Logo Design
What makes a logo look modern rather than merely current, and how to tell a design that will last from a trend that will date within two years.
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What makes a great dental clinic logo
What makes a dental clinic logo work, from the colours patients trust to the sizes it has to survive. Practical guidance for Irish dental practices.
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Designing a logo online
What you actually get from designing a logo online, where the free and template tools fall short, and when it is worth paying a designer instead.
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How to Create a Memorable Logo? (2023)
Learn how to create a memorable logo in 2023 and stand out from the crowd.
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How motion graphics work in branding and marketing
So, what do you like about videos? In other words, what is that element of a video that makes it a favourite for you?
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Green branding and marketing: where to begin
So, you want to make your brand image more sustainable. You’re not alone.
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Using Gestalt Theory in Logo Design
Learn about how Logo designers often utilise the Gestalt Theory in the logos creation process.
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Best free logo makers and generators: what you actually get
A ranked look at nine free logo makers, what each one actually lets you download for nothing, and where every one of them falls down.
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12 things to consider before creating a company or corporate logo
Learn about the most important elements to remember before creating a new company or corporate logo
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How to Choose the Right Stock Photo
How to choose stock photography that does not look like stock photography, and the licensing traps that catch Irish businesses out.
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7 Types of Graphic Design
Learn about the different types of Graphic Design and what they entail.
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7 types of logo design you should know about
Logotypes are important not only for business owners and graphic designers but for anyone who wants to make sure that their logo is as effective as possible.
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Top 101 most famous logos of all time, ranked
Learn and view the most famous Logos in the world at the moment. This article tells the stories behind the top 101 most famous logos throughout the world in…
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Best fonts for modern logo design
The best fonts for logo design ranked, with what each one is best at and worst at. Judged on how they survive small sizes, one colour, signage and embroidery.
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Multiple monitors boost productivity by up to 35.5%
Less is not always more. For many tasks, multiple monitors offer definite advantages over a single screen.
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12 tips for designing a memorable poster
Are you looking for a poster to advertise your event or business? We explore some tips for designing a memorable poster.
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What are the most important brand elements?
Learn about what will make your brand step out from the crowd in 2023. Brand identity is the vehicle that enhances connection with potential and loyal…
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Why most top brands use only one or two colours in their logo
If you are in the market for a custom-designed logo for your new company or organisation, it is often a good idea to look what more established brands have…
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The elements of great logo design
We give an overview of the main elements that make up great logo design and how you can make your logo design stand out
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Economic impact of the Covid 19 crisis on the Irish economy
How the Covid 19 crisis reshaped the Irish economy, and what the downturn meant for small businesses, marketing budgets and design spend.
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Six things to consider when hiring a graphic designer
Learn the most important aspects when looking to hire a graphic designer.
