Nick has worked with world-class agencies including Wolff Olins, Taxi Studio and Vault49 on brand storytelling, tone of voice and verbal strategy for global brands such as Virgin, TikTok, and Bite Back 2030. Nick launched the Brand Impact Awards in 2013 while editor of Computer Arts, and remains chair of judges. He's written for Creative Bloq on design and branding matters since the site's launch.
Latest articles by Nick Carson

How to reawaken a brand's heritage
By Nick Carson published
What to do if a brand has lost its way.

5 great Instagram Stories templates for designers
By Nick Carson published
Achieve a consistent look and feel with these stylish Instagram templates.

5 rebranding hurdles designers face today
By Nick Carson published
How to rebrand in the social media age.

4 design tools you never knew you needed
By Nick Carson published
These new tools could transform the way you work.

4 brilliant personal logos – and why they work
By Nick Carson published
Boss your brand: pro advice to create a stunningly effective personal logo.

5 types of font and what to use them for
By Nick Carson published
How to pick the right typeface for your next logo design.

8 up-and-coming designers to watch from D&AD New Blood
By Nick Carson published
We reveal our top picks from D&AD New Blood 2018.

5 clever Instagram layouts you must see
By Nick Carson published
Be inspired by these highly creative Instagram layouts.

Brand Impact Awards 2018: shortlist announced
By Nick Carson published
Find out which 47 projects made the cut.

10 most hated logos (and what they teach us)
By Nick Carson published
What we can learn from these controversial rebrands.

7 inspiring examples of the hand lettering trend
By Nick Carson published
Best-in-class work from the world's foremost hand lettering artists.

10 killer examples of illustrated ad campaigns
By Nick Carson published
Be inspired by world-class illustration work for top brands.

Make your online shop look amazing for less
By Nick Carson published
These premium stock images will improve your online shop immediately

How to attract top talent to your agency (and keep it)
By Nick Carson published
Six ways to ensure your design agency is firing on all cylinders.

How Aardman Animations created a digital-first culture
By Nick Carson published
The famous studio shares how it translates its creative vision.

9 lessons from the world's top viral images
By Nick Carson published
What the most successful viral images can teach us.

8 portfolio mistakes that drive clients mad
By Nick Carson published
Avoid these classic errors to land your dream job.

8 ways to automate common design tasks
By Nick Carson published
Make your life easier with these top automation tools.

10 indie mags you should read this summer
By Nick Carson, Steven Watson published
Stay inspired with these diverse reading recommendations.

4 on-trend illustration styles for your next project
By Nick Carson published
Discover who's driving the latest trends in illustration.

Make your portfolio images look amazing for less
By Nick Carson published
Discover how stock images can help transform your design portfolio today.

How to excel at everything
By Nick Carson published
London studio Here Design explains how it creates beautiful work across multiple disciplines.

The designer's guide to illustration
By Nick Carson published
Improve how you commission and work with illustration.
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