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graphic design trends 2022

Latest Graphic Design Trends part 2

In our previous post we talked about a set of graphic design trends that are giving us a mix of nostalgia, boldness, and openness. However there were just too many to fit into a single post so here we continue the list with another set of design trends to boost your ideas for your business…

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Latest Graphic Design Trends Part. 1

2022 has so far been a marvellous year for designers and so we thought we would put together a list of the latest graphic design trends blending nostalgia, motion, and an open-minded attitude.   2D/3D MASHUP 2022 has continued to show a great collaboration between 2D and 3D mashups and this design trend continues to…

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Vector vs Raster – What’s the difference?

When you work as a visual communicator, whether you are an expert or beginner, it is your job to create the highest quality, most professional products to deliver the right message to the right audience. Understanding the various formats and media you can work with will help you effectively communicate. Both raster images and vector graphics…

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Adobe Illustrator vs Affinity Designer

Being a graphic designer is not a simple task, whether you are a beginner or an expert in this field. If you decide to get started in graphic design and want to use something other than Adobe, there are options. Affinity Designer is a potent vector-based program created by Serif. The program can create stunning vector…

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How to keep your designer happy

In a creative world, things work differently. Handing over the identity of your brand and reputation can be intimidating. However, this is the smartest decision you can make in a business perspective. The ultimate purpose for any graphic designer is to satisfy their clients with their completed commissions. There are also certain steps you as a…

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Upgrade for the Island’s family history society

We have recently completed phase 1 of the Isle of Wight Family History Society website upgrade with a fresh modern look. This initial phase of the website re-development provides several benefits to the society’s vast user base: • A clean uncluttered look, intuitive to use, and designed to work on all devices. • Improved search…

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The Launch of Brightbulb Digital

Brightbulb Digital is a newly launched arm of the Business Brightbulb Design. The main feature of Brightbulb Digital is the Giant iTab that we have recently purchased. We chose to use the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2018 to launch this new arm as we knew there would be hundreds of prestigious…

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Building a Merry Christmas

Just picture the scene…. I am sitting at the breakfast table waiting for my brain to slowly wake up. It is a sharp cold morning, but I am warmed by the familiar glow of Christmas. The previous evening on my cycle home, a silvery glimmer caught my eye. I looked around and through the front window of…

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Brightbulb award winners

A Bright Night at Awards

Brightbulb Design have the pleasure of announcing that at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence, we were awarded the marketing and design award sponsored by Isle of Wight Radio and presented by radio breakfast DJ Paul Topping. This award recognises excellence and innovation in marketing and design, creating and strengthening brands…

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