


Semiotics, what is it and why you should be bothered
Photo: Universal Pictures ‘They Live’ When you’re researching for a new logo or re-branding, you will naturally flex into the art of semiotics. What means what to who and why. What makes them bothered to choose. How do you ‘fit’ in the...
Conscious brands
– what are they, who are they and how to find out if you are one We had the acid test this last year on brands. Brands who stepped up during the pandemic, who looked after their people and helped us all ride the wave. They lifted us up and helped make our lives...
welcome to the 21st year of the 21st century
welcome to the 21st year of the 21st century! 21 + 21 – that adds up to 42, my favourite number… …the meaning of life and everything (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy), and in I Ching the hexagram means ‘increase’. It’s a time to expand, develop, be strong, be generous, to replenish, and use wealth and resources wisely for the greater good. If only.

Colour goes… back to the future…
Colour predictions are a big event, and Pantone is a major influencer. Fashion brands, makers and interior designers will be gearing up to be on-trend, because colour is such an important part of how we express ourselves. Colour can make us feel more comfortable, more assured, more attuned. And these two colours will be woven into our lives next year, hoping to change the mood of us all.