Latest articles by Nick Carson
Brand Impact Awards 2022: All the winners revealed
Discover which projects picked up Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies this year – plus download the full winners showcase.
Brand Impact Awards 2022: shortlist announced
Our global judging panel has selected this year's BIA shortlist.
Designers react to the Mastercard rebrand
Pentagram's evolution of the iconic Mastercard brand gets put under the microscope by three design experts.
The top 20 graphic design trends of 2012
We look back at our predictions for design from a decade ago.
6 ways to save money as a freelancer
Keep your finances under control with our expert advice.
9 stunning portfolio templates for creatives
Make your work stand out with these portfolio templates.
Brand Impact Awards 2021: All the winners revealed
Discover which projects picked up Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies this year – plus download the full winners showcase.
How to craft a powerful logo shape
The logo shapes used by big brands aren't chosen by chance.
Brand Impact Awards 2021: shortlist announced
Find out which 39 projects are in line for a trophy.
How to develop a killer logo strategy
Get your logo strategy spot on before designing your new logo.
Logo typography: Nail the typeface for your logo
5 tips for getting your logo typeface spot on.
20 outstanding uses of colour in branding
How a series of top brands have successfully 'owned' a colour.
Brand Impact Awards 2020: All the winners revealed
The world's best branding revealed at the seventh annual BIAs.
How to commission better illustration
Work with illustrators to create standout visual identities.
Why copywriting is more important than you think
Plus expert tips on how to craft award-winning words.
7 famous logos that pass the silhouette test
These brands have mastered the art of memorable simplicity.
How to generate ideas
Award-winning designers share how they come up with ideas, and then nurture them to fruition.
Revealed: the top 30 UK design studios in 2019
Find out who made it into the UK Studio Rankings 2019.
9 tools to help you work remotely as a freelancer
Set yourself up anywhere with these essential pieces of kit for freelancers.
5 reasons why you're a bad co-worker
If you do any of these things in the studio, stop right now.
