tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60912418560872469662024-03-13T02:15:11.563-07:00First Design Print WebFirstDPWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03403972811394797931noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091241856087246966.post-8892971034842190182012-08-31T04:11:00.000-07:002012-08-31T04:11:16.463-07:00So what's all this about infographics?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx2dGlndO9h89jJGcj8b9KjaMiBl0Mv9Vqn5n74mph1-ymaFfgW8xq0RxR67cjfRqPsjEX2IGpG0dCH4y_0hlexavH6A0Y10JqjI7qudLdsp58o0yUEMl4jVjEzuul03NGwqJELeCJx22/s1600/Picture+15.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><b>If you are a regular internet user it is highly likely you will have seen the term 'infographics' being banded about. Upon first reading this term I thought it was yet another boring social media expression that had been created to confuse people, but when I delved in to it, I was pleasantly surprised.</b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />For fellow novices, Wickipedia's definition (I know this isn't always 100% accurate, but in this case it is spot on) states <span class="st"><em>"infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge". </em></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBxw31I3hvOrhSb0-Rr6ssw_-4gEgTaRy6YXVVyTh3w1ADXgjpNeuKsNxtKDk9-3RHXg2I6InAU1UYAt6ZTm9wk9iVU8vXBuf4MaJO1etYF1HlR056UZ0m48z3ivSfqCpxzBZOZCj05hf/s1600/Picture+12.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBxw31I3hvOrhSb0-Rr6ssw_-4gEgTaRy6YXVVyTh3w1ADXgjpNeuKsNxtKDk9-3RHXg2I6InAU1UYAt6ZTm9wk9iVU8vXBuf4MaJO1etYF1HlR056UZ0m48z3ivSfqCpxzBZOZCj05hf/s200/Picture+12.png" width="160" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIj0SCBtFB9DMgWwRIeteb9OMG39-soturaN2zjxHy-9i8scebc7nwi-eSl3aHrz1ax7AvyjAeIiUqj8eU4L-U7jmzjNVwKnJOCen_ObLYjie59v-OrsJhivaV768zkQ7_jK0p9STaVibv/s1600/Picture+14.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIj0SCBtFB9DMgWwRIeteb9OMG39-soturaN2zjxHy-9i8scebc7nwi-eSl3aHrz1ax7AvyjAeIiUqj8eU4L-U7jmzjNVwKnJOCen_ObLYjie59v-OrsJhivaV768zkQ7_jK0p9STaVibv/s200/Picture+14.png" width="157" /></a><span class="st">More than just a boring chart or a quirky way of presenting information, infographics seem to be developing in to an art form all of their own. <br /><br />They have been around for a long time but with the growth of social media, they have truly come in to their own.<br /><br />They are a great way to present relevant findings, timelines, statistics, instructions; pretty much anything that involves data can be made to look amazing. <br /><br />The beauty of an infographic is their use as a quick reference tool. All the information you need to present is there in an instant and it looks great. A picture is worth 1,000 words after all!<br /></span><br /><span class="st"><br /><b><br />According to marketingtechblog.com, infographics:</b><br />•Are easily transportable (ie simple to download, easy to share and quick to create).<br />•Attract a lot of attention and often go viral (are shared socially) because they look so good.<br /><b><br />Also, infographics:</b><br />•Are another way of enhancing your brand.<br />•Keep people on your website for longer.<br />•Increase traffic to your site.<br />•Can be interactive and allow cross-channel promotion by linking to Youtube, Twitter, Pinterest and other platforms.<br /><br />A little experiment carried out by an agency shows an example of the success of a well promoted and well designed infographic at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/97w4skl"><b>http://tinyurl.com/97w4skl</b></a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="st"><em> </em></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="st"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you want to try and make one of your own, visit <a href="http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/infographic-tools/">www.hongkiat.com</a> for 20 FREE infographic creation sites.<br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLjuze3YGXRzPe0rJUjzNPHzLxoKnp0xnyw1pUuWwXdAnGJ71oiKXx4m7u2_CDot85e5_yLvfMxTJilHiOr14H_PCsZV5AVPCu0sl4pYOBhMbSe3Ip9dVVlSg5jA5YOWox2VWIFeZXm-p/s1600/Picture+13.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLjuze3YGXRzPe0rJUjzNPHzLxoKnp0xnyw1pUuWwXdAnGJ71oiKXx4m7u2_CDot85e5_yLvfMxTJilHiOr14H_PCsZV5AVPCu0sl4pYOBhMbSe3Ip9dVVlSg5jA5YOWox2VWIFeZXm-p/s200/Picture+13.png" width="200" /></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">These days you get infographic specific agencies, infographic news, infographic awards-they really are taking the internet by storm and their popularity is set to rise. <br /><br /><i>So, a selection of our must-see infographic sources are detailed below, and we had a go at making one of our own!</i><br /><a href="http://www.coolinfographics.com/">www.coolinfographics.com</a><a href="http://infographicsnews.blogspot.co.uk/"><br />infographicsnews.blogspot.co.uk<br />www.informationisbeautiful.net</a><br /><b><br /><br />Here is our attempt: Some Exmoor National Park facts and figures! (Made using Easel.ly) For the high resolution or to share with your friends, visit: <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/easel.ly/all_easels/23448/Welcome_to_Exmoor!/image.jpg">https://s3.amazonaws.com/easel.ly/all_easels/23448/Welcome_to_Exmoor!/image.jpg</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx2dGlndO9h89jJGcj8b9KjaMiBl0Mv9Vqn5n74mph1-ymaFfgW8xq0RxR67cjfRqPsjEX2IGpG0dCH4y_0hlexavH6A0Y10JqjI7qudLdsp58o0yUEMl4jVjEzuul03NGwqJELeCJx22/s1600/Picture+15.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx2dGlndO9h89jJGcj8b9KjaMiBl0Mv9Vqn5n74mph1-ymaFfgW8xq0RxR67cjfRqPsjEX2IGpG0dCH4y_0hlexavH6A0Y10JqjI7qudLdsp58o0yUEMl4jVjEzuul03NGwqJELeCJx22/s320/Picture+15.png" width="247" /></a></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span> FirstDPWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03403972811394797931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091241856087246966.post-73209631676166440532012-08-14T05:56:00.004-07:002012-08-14T05:56:47.072-07:00The Katz whiskers!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>"Born in 1927-American
Artist Alex Katz is one of the most innovative leaders in the return to
figurative realism and representation among avant-garde artists in
America and Europe today. By 1960, very early in Katz' career, Alex Katz
had already found his original and poetic solution to the dilemma of
choice between earlier, dominant abstraction and realism by giving
primacy to style over subject matter."</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>www.artbrokerage.com, 2012<br /></b><br />After studying at the prestigious Cooper Union in New York and Skowhegen School of Painting and Sculpture, Alex Katz has gone on to have over 200 solo exhibitions and 500 group exhibitions and now has a wing dedicated to his works in the Colby College, Maine. <br /><br />He splits his time between New York working and living in artists' residences, and Maine where he uses paint, pencil, print and sculpture to create iconic portraits and landscapes.<br /><br />His works explore colour, shape and light to create a distinctive artistic style that looks as new today as it did over 60 years ago when he created his first pieces.<br /><br />His influence can be seen today in graphic design, painting and textile design. We absolutely love his signature style; clean, experimental and perfectly simple. Currently showing at the <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives" target="_blank">Tate St Ives</a>, it is definitely worth a look.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A minimal colour pallette is used to its best effect.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This image gives the viewer a real sense of space and freedom <br />with a large foreground and small subjects.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Integrating everyday objects in to a timeless image.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This striking black and white image uses highlights for maximum impact.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One of the more well-known works which captures a simple <br />side profile creating a unique portrait.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Although the tree silhouette is at the forefront of the image, <br />the clever use of colour draws the viewers eye to the background.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A simple sunset scene which explores the sun, boats and foliage as shapes <br />rather than detailed images, but creates a clear portrait scene to the viewer.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span>FirstDPWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03403972811394797931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091241856087246966.post-56333490716735303752012-08-02T02:22:00.001-07:002012-08-02T02:22:21.771-07:00Long Live the Olympic Logo<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I first saw the London 2012 Logo designed by International Brand Agency Wolf Ollins, I was less than enamoured. It reminded me of a child's drawing or a ransom note, neither of which I felt best represented what Britain was hoping to be the ULTIMATE Olympic Games.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First launched in 2007 it received bad press across the nation and when
Wolf Ollins stated people 'would learn to love it', it went down like a
lead balloon. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">People didn't quite get it. The jagged edges, the zany colours, it just
didn't appear to represent the Britain people were familiar with. <br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"Lines reach out from the shape and angles of the Emblem to create a
dynamic geometry that forms the basis of all elements of design for
artists, architects, sculptors and graphic designers. The lines
represent our invitation to the world to join together and be inspired
by the energy of the athletes competing at the London 2012 Games."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Well what exactly does that mean? who does it really benefit and who came up with that spiel?<br /><br />People were used to seeing logos which did exactly what is said on the tin. Pretty much without exception they included red, gold, green or blue taken from the colours of the rings. Okay, so this makes perfect sense, keep within the grand scheme but Wolf Ollins and the Olympics committee wanted more than that.<br /><br />" It is unconventionally bold, deliberately spirited and unexpectedly
dissonant, echoing London’s qualities of a modern, edgy city. Containing
neither sporting images nor pictures of London landmarks, the emblem
shows that the Games are more than London, more than sport."<br /><br />Okay, so when you look at it like that, it kind of makes sense...</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><br />Five years later and its become engrained in our psyche, and yes, I have to confess, irritatingly, it really has grown on me. <br /><br />The logo and the rest of the branding including the four base colours of pink, blue, orange and green plus the Gareth Hague's 2012 and TFL's Johnston typefaces have translated well to a variety of surfaces, promotional items, buildings and whatever else they could possibly be applied to.<br /></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">'That' pink and 'that' blue.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />That's the impressive thing about good branding, when its done well, it's versatile, flexible and engaging and that is exactly what the brand has come to be. In a very short space of time people recognise 'that' typeface and 'those' colours and 'those' shapes ordinarily that type of brand penetration takes years.<br /><br />I mean, who can really remember the Sydney Olympics logo? I am not being
biased here, just honest. In case you need reminding, I've included it
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Since 1998 Google's Doodles have been gracing our computer screens with their punchy colours and eye catching design. </span></b></div>
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of the days and events they celebrate, most of us, (well my colleagues
and I), haven't even heard of, but it always brightens our day and
encourages us to learn something new.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">For the avid internet user, the Google Doodle has become an item to be enjoyed and anticipated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Obviously
Google is a pioneering search engine company who like to do fun, ground
breaking things like having grass in the canteen and a slide down to
the food hall from their offices, so it is true that fun would
definitely be a motivating factor in the Google Doodle phenomenon.
However; the cold, harsh reality is, if it didn't make them extra money
and gain oodles of publicity they probably wouldn't do it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So for Google, it is a win win situation, people love them, the Google Doodle increases search <i>and </i>it has generated its own little pr whirlwind.</span></div>
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like design a Google Doodle, sponsored by Crayola and other industry
leaders is a great opportunity for budding artists worldwide to show
their talents noticed on the World's most visited gallery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #444444;">you can even buy Google Doodle t-shirts, mugs, postcards, posters...the list goes on. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Google archive-much simpler and more the like 'actual' Google logo.</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> All that aside, we </span><span class="st">❤ <span style="font-size: x-small;">Google Doodles! Check out the link for some of the Google Doodle finalists <a href="http://www.google.com/doodle4google/">http://www.google.com/doodle4google/</a></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Also, take a look at the Google Doodle store <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/googledoodles">http://www.zazzle.com/googledoodles</a></span><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="st"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">We've chosen a couple from the Google Doodle archive and the 2012 competition that are our favourites. Opinions please! </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1) <b>Pinterest</b>-the perfect combination of pictures, text and expression. Get yourselves an account and get pinning!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2)<b> Doodly.ly</b>-Doodle to your heart's content. Great source of fun and a little bit of inspiration?!!<br /><a href="http://doodle.ly/">http://doodle.ly/</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3)<b> Jam Studio</b>-fancy mashing up some funky beats? Well, <a href="http://www.jamstudio.com/">www.jamstudio.com</a> is definitely the place to do it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><br />Being a Somerset company, we're always proud of Somerset brands who have made it to the top or are on the up. So, we thought we'd put together a little showcase of our top ten Somerset brands. <br />From cool logos to exceptional products, each has its own selling point that we want to give a little shout about! Opinions are our own and entries are numbered randomly!</i><br /><br /><b>Mulberry</b><br />With roots firmly in Somerset (no pun intended!), Mulberry have gone on to be world leaders in the fashion industry. Their exceptional products and unique styling make them stand out from the crowd. Posh rustic and refined country styling pay homage to their rural somerset heritage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Visit <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/">www.mulberry.com</a><br /><b><br />Babycham</b><br />Ok, so it went out of fashion for a while but this little deer is truly having a renaissance. Shepton Mallett based Babycham has been in production for over 50 years and still continues to add masses of sparkle to parties worldwide with sales up 50% in 2011. One of the reasons we chose Babycham is the iconic logo. The ultimate kitsch 50's styling but the colours and overall impact ensure each bottle holds its own against today's contemporary drinks brands. <br />Visit <a href="http://www.babycham.com/">www.babycham.com</a><br /><b><br />Yeo Valley</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Rolling hills, happy cows, glorious sunshine and flowers galore. Yeo Valley Organic has been established for over 50 years and has become one of the UK's leading organic brands. Quite frankly, they've got it all right. Packaging, website, tv adverts, company ethos, logo....hence, why they are on our list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Moooosey on down and check out their site <a href="http://www.yeovalley.co.uk/">www.yeovalley.co.uk</a> <br /><b><br />Clarks</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">How could we not include them? In the 90's they had a bit of a lull but they are firmly back on track! Cool branding, excellently styled photography, great products. What more can we say?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Visit <a href="http://www.clarks.co.uk/">www.clarks.co.uk</a><br /><b><br />Thatchers Cider</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Well, it would be rude not to being from Somerset and all... The growth of music festivals, starting with Glastonbury has seen a huge surge in the popularity of Somerset's liquid gold. Thatchers have truly embraced this and their brand has become one of the front-runners in the market. The logo, website and bottle branding all evoke a real sense of summer in the somerset countryside. We particulalry love their 2012 television advert featuring the story from flower to glass.<br />Visit <a href="http://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/">www.thatcherscider.co.uk</a><b><br /><br />Styles Farmhouse Ice Cream</b><br />Making the transition from small scale cottage business to large, international ice cream producer without losing quality and identity is a challenge to say the least. Exmoor based Styles Ice Cream have embraced this and through passion and hard work have seen unprecedented growth. Launching their Slim Ewe product in the noughties has sent them overseas too. Great products, cool packaging and a love for what they do places them firmly on our list.<br />Visit <a href="http://www.stylesicecream.co.uk/">www.stylesicecream.co.uk</a><br /><br /><b>Fox Brothers and Co Ltd</b><br />It's not often that a company stays absolutely true to its identity, but Fox Brothers buck the trend with their high quality heritage brand and products. This Wellington based luxury manufacturer of woollen cloth is internationally renowned and can be found in Saville Row's finest tailors. We particularly love their fabric labels which maintain their authentic heritage branding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Visit www.foxflannel.com<br /><br /><b>Brown and Forrest</b><br />Hambridge based brown and Forrest are producers of the finest smoked goods which are sold internationally. The essence of the company as a whole is the reason they have made their way on to the list, plus, although they've only been running for 31 years, you'd never know it. With a logo that depicts Victorian grandeur and a well selected company colour palette, Brown and Forrest are history in the making... <br />Visit <a href="http://www.smokedeel.co.uk/">www.smokedeel.co.uk</a><br /><b><br />Wyke Farms</b><br />Another Somerset favourite-cheese. We just had to add Wyke Farm to the list. They've come a long way in the last few years and have managed to establish their brand at the forefront of people's minds not only in somerset but throughout the country. Their distinctive black and gold logo and bold accent colours can now be seen on shelves country-wide and their vintage themed television adverts can be seen gracing screens up and down the country. A great representation of Somerset and a brave use of colour on the packaging for quite a traditional brand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Visit <a href="http://www.wykefarms.com/">www.wykefarms.com</a><br /><br /><b>Cotleigh Brewery</b><br />Last but not least, Wiveliscome-based Cotleigh Brewery have won their place in the top ten because we love their well designed graphics. They feature some great illustrations of animals, scenery and items of local interest without being cheesey! Full of colour and very distinctive, you can tell a pint of Cotleigh anywhere.<br />Have a look at <a href="http://www.cotleighbrewery.com/">www.cotleighbrewery.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Breathing its fire and lashing with its tail, 2012, the year of the dragon, has been a somewhat turbulent and unnerving year so far for businesses throughout the South West and the rest of the UK.</span></b> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Many of the businesses we've spoken to have experienced unprecedented growth or on the opposite end of the spectrum, sales have bottomed out completely. There's one thing for sure, allowing a business to just drift along, å la year 2000 just doesn't work anymore!<br /><br />Our offices, like many of our customers', are based in a rural area and we have noticed shops closing on a weekly basis, companies who once thrived disappearing in to oblivion and 'drifters' no longer being able to sustain themselves by just <i>being</i> there. <br /><br />It's cut throat in the country...okay, so that is a little dramatic, but let's just say what we make up for in countryside views, we certainly miss out on in passing trade and surrounding commerce thus we must do our best to stay ahead of the pack!<br /><br /><i>Not quite the First Design Print Web mantra, but some simple rules we do our best to embrace and adhere to:</i><br /><br /><b>Know your customers inside out.</b> <br />They are your life source so it's crucial that you are always learning about them, their interests, their habits, where they are and what they are doing. <b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;"><br />We </span><span class="st" style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">♥</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;"> data.</span></b><br /><br /><b>Embrace social media.</b> <br />It's free, fun-filled and frankly, it's everywhere. It gets people talking, it creates a stir and it's a great opportunity to learn about your potential and existing customers. <br /><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">We </span></b><span class="st"><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">♥ free promo' tools.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Keep your customers happy.</b> <br />It's far more difficult promoting to new customers than to sell products to existing customers. <br /><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">We </span></b><span class="st"><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">♥ happy customers.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It sounds pretty cheesy but it is crucial that your eyes and ears are always open. Knowing trends, habits, what's cool and what's not is important for any business. So sign up to blogs, get Tweeting and look out for super cool sites. One of our favourites is www.pinterest.com, an online pin board for things people love from food to fashion to farm shops-it's all there and it's free! <b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;"><br />We </span></b><span class="st"><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">♥ cool stuff.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's important for businesses to take stock of their promotion, their marketing, where they are, what they are doing and where they want to be. <br /><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">We </span></b><span class="st"><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">♥ taking stock.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nobody likes a stale brand or product so businesses shouldn't think what looked great 5 years ago still looks great today. Change and refreshment instill confidence in customers and shows your business is always pushing its way forward. <br /><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">We </span></b><span class="st"><b><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">♥ being up to date.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Think 'Coke', think 'Apple'...it's immediately obvious who they are and what they do. Okay, so you probably won't have their gazillion pound marketing budget but the idea is clear-don't dilute. Be sure of your brand and your products. Don't be tempted to be reactive... <b style="background-color: #6fa8dc;"><br />We </b></span><span class="st" style="font-size: small;"><b style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">♥ clarity.</b></span><br />
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In Britain we're often discouraged from shouting about what we're good at. We're all very good at self-deprecation but why not shout about what we're <i>really</i> good at and make it work for us?! <br />
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As a business it's important to give your customers faith in your products and services, and to meekly blend in to the background hoping passers by will try you on the off-chance isn't really a strategy that works!<br />
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It's quite a simple idea-if you see a company who has won awards or has accreditation it makes you think "yeah, they must be good! I'll use them". What we often take for granted is that they have put themselves forward for such awards, applied for that accreditation and have committed to letting people know just how good they are.<br />
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Locally and nationally there are awards for just about everything so why not claim your stake of the prize! From Best Local Food Producer to Best Sports Brand to Best Regional Marketing, there's guaranteed to be a category or an award that suits your business!</div>
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It shows a commitment to change, improvement and will give your business credence. Plus, such events are well publicised and offer your business some great free PR and the opportunity to network with some very useful people. </div>
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It's great for your web presence, positively Tweet-tastic and tells people you really mean business! A great place to start is by 'Googling' your local area and the word 'awards' and a multitude of opportunities will arise!</div>
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So, get your business name out there, we've listed some great benefits below:</div>
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•Gets your business name on the radar </div>
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Visit http://www.smarta.com/advice/sales-and-marketing/pr/how-to-win-awards for more useful information.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Since the late 1700's when the development of Lithography allowed poster printing on a mass scale, posters have become part of our culture. Originally the majority of posters were used for political purposes but posters have now become an art form all of their own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>"For over two hundred years, posters have been displayed in public places
all over the world. Visually striking, they have been designed to
attract the attention of passers-by, making us aware of a political
viewpoint, enticing us to attend specific events, or encouraging us to
purchase a particular product or service"</i> </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">Max Gallo, French Historian.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">With so many other promotional tools out there, it's easy to forget just how effective a good poster can be. Cost effective, easy to distribute and when used well, a tool like no other!<br /><br />We always love to seek a bit of good ol' design inspiration, and when researching a project in the office, we came across <a href="http://www.posterheroes.org/">http://www.posterheroes.org</a> a competition dedicated solely to the world's best 50 x 70 posters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br />A simple concept that puts some BRILLIANT design ideas in the spotlight. A brief is set and designers get to work creating their masterpieces. <br /><br />Three of our favourites are shown below. We'll definitely be watching the progress of the competition and in the meantime, if you're thinking about going poster-design-crazy, we've got some simple tips for you to follow...<br /><br />Our top poster design tips are:<br /><span style="color: #444444;">★</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;">Before designing, be sure about exactly what you want your poster to say.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;">★</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;">Display your message clearly. There's nothing worse than an idea that is so genius, passers-by just don't get it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A few years ago peculiar little barcode-esque marks started appearing in magazines, on TV screens and have since grown to appear on packaging, advertising and pretty much wherever else you can apply them (including t-shirts!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have to admit, when I first saw and figured out a Quick Response code, I wasn't convinced. I thought it might be another fad that had potential to fall in to oblivion. Some of the original QR codes when scanned went to dead links or websites that just hung and successfully shortened already short fuses! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Other famous failures include Red Bull's campaign which was displayed in areas such as tube stations where there was no signal allowing you to scan them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">However; despite such blips, the QR code story has been one of massive success...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Research shows that 52% of people know what a QR code is and a whopping 28% have actually used them! So, this little square really does make the world your oyster as a business of any size if you are trying to get your information out there and aim to get your brand and its products on top. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Statistics show that at the end of 2011, 27% of adults and a whopping 52% of 12-15 years old in the UK were owners of a smartphone. The figures are set to rise sharply over the coming years with some people opting out of desktops and laptops and selecting to just-go-mobile!</span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">The best things about QR codes from the perspective of a business are that they are free, they give you quantifiable results by linking directly to your website and they make you look like you are tech-savvy, so what's stopping you?! Get code-generating! Our fave generator is http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ </span><br />
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