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Get a Quick Price for Your Next Design Project

Planning your next design project just got much easier! With our new Instant Design Quote Estimator, you can now get a quick price estimate for popular print design services. Say goodbye to waiting on quotes or second-guessing project details in email requests. Simply fill out our form for an instant quote, and we’ll follow up to fine-tune the details and finalise your pricing. Get your design estimate today and move confidently into your next creative project!

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Design Tips, Tips & Tricks Amy Walters Design Tips, Tips & Tricks Amy Walters

7 tools to enhance your designs and improve your workflow 🙌

In this fast-paced world of business, every tool that saves time and enhances quality is a game-changer. Here are seven helpful tools designed to improve your workflow and make an impact, whether you’re refreshing your brand, tackling design tasks, or staying organised. From AI-driven colour palette generators like ColorMagic to the flexibility of Canva’s Bulk Edit feature, each of these tools has a unique superpower to offer your business. Have you tried any of them yet?

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Design Tips, Branding, Portfolio Amy Walters Design Tips, Branding, Portfolio Amy Walters

A Logo Refresh for eleVAte Virtual Assistant Services

Ready to elevate her brand, Tina from eleVAte Virtual Assistant Services teamed up with Bloom Creative for a professional logo refresh. Our collaboration transformed her DIY logo into a bold, meaningful design that reflects her business growth. Read more about how we approached her goals and created a brand identity she loves.

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Design Tips, Guest Blogs, Tips & Tricks Gillian Jones Design Tips, Guest Blogs, Tips & Tricks Gillian Jones

Web copy or web design - which should come first?

Web design and copy are equally important, but should one come before the other? In this guest post, conversion copywriter Gillian Jones explains why creating web copy first often results in more effective websites, improving SEO, navigation, and conversion rates. With a strong relationship between designer and copywriter, copy-first development ensures your brand story flows smoothly from one section to the next. Gillian shares key insights for making your website both user-friendly and Google-friendly, including tips for using wireframes and templates that make copy integration seamless.

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Design Tips, Branding, Tips & Tricks Amy Walters Design Tips, Branding, Tips & Tricks Amy Walters

Design tip #1 - when choosing fonts, less is more

In design, font choice is key to making a lasting impact. Our first design tip tackles why “less is more” when selecting fonts, recommending no more than two per design to keep your visuals clean and effective. We explore pairing bold serif fonts with simpler ones for balance, and emphasise choosing unique but accessible fonts to make your brand memorable. With thousands of fonts to pick from, it’s tempting to use many, but fewer, well-matched fonts can actually strengthen your brand identity. Follow these top typography tips to create designs that are both professional and easy to read!

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Design Tips, Tips & Tricks, Branding Amy Walters Design Tips, Tips & Tricks, Branding Amy Walters

Want brand new brand colours? Here are 7 things to consider

Considering a colour refresh for your brand? Choosing new brand colours can be an exciting way to update your business identity. Whether it’s part of a full rebrand or a simple refresh, this post covers seven essential things to think about. From understanding the reason behind the change to exploring colour psychology and professional support, we’ve got practical advice to help you make informed decisions. Get inspired and bring new energy to your brand with our colour refresh tips.

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