AI, your assets, supplier policies, design tools and the gaps in between
Your organisation probably has an AI policy. Your suppliers – photographers, illustrators, and stock libraries definitely have terms governing how … Read more
Creating accessible PDFs for reports, strategies, and long-form documents.
If you work for a public sector organisation or a charity with public funding, there’s a chance that PDF documents … Read more
15 lessons in 15 years on running a creative busines
I’ve recently marked 15 years of doing this, of running my business, working on great projects with excellent clients. And … Read more
Finding the right design partner as a purpose-led organisation
Over the years, I’ve realised that the best projects don’t just come down to budget or timelines. They come down … Read more
Designing annual, impact, and strategy reports that get read
Organisations put huge amounts of time and effort into reports. Annual reports, impact reports, strategy documents. They contain important stories, … Read more
Creative charity marketing and how illustration can make the difference
Illustration helps charities cut through crowded communications because it simplifies complex messages, creates a distinct visual style, and connects emotionally … Read more
Reliable illustration services: How I protect client work against all odds
The hardware, software, and systems that form a safety net for my creative workflow and ensure I can provide reliable … Read more
How to write an illustration brief that saves time and gets great results
The best way to get the illustration you want, in the timescale you want, for the price you want is … Read more
Q&A about life as an illustrator and graphic designer
I often get emails from students and people just starting out in their creative careers asking about life as an … Read more
How much does illustration cost? How illustrators work out their fees
One of the first questions I get asked by clients is how much the job is going to cost. It’s … Read more