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Tess McCabe - Graphic design speak

Handmade design

Handmade design options lend a personal touch to your products, and can include collages, watercolour and hand-drawn typography.

 
Colour Wheel

Understanding colour

Colour is undoubtedly an utterly vital part of design. Understanding how colour works, the colour wheel and how to create harmony are important elements of creating an aesthetically pleasing design.

 
Printing Press

History of printing

The history of printing is interesting, and dates back to thousands of years ago. The first book, illustration and dedication come from 868 AD in China.

 
Vegetable based inks

How do vegetable based inks help the planet?

Vegetable based inks are a great component of eco-friendly printing, and along with recycled paper stock will give you a beautiful print job that's clean and green.

 
Graphic design

The power of good design

There are several components that make up a well designed piece of art, from focal points and colour to balance and light. Read on to find out more.

 
Starting a business

Start up business essentials

There are three essential items that every small business needs to get off the ground.

 
 
Recycled Paper

How eco-friendly paper is created

Eco-friendly paper stock is becoming more accessible and widely used. The benefits of using recycled paper for your business cards, brochures and pamphlets is note worthy!

 
Type

Typography and the role it plays

Don't underestimate the power of good typography, and use this power wisely to give your company stunning branding that will serve you well for years.

 
Wedding invite

You're invited to my wedding

A wedding invite is your chance to celebrate your love with your partner. Let everyone you care about know what's happening and what to expect on your special day with clean green printing on your invitations. 

 
 
Pantone colour book

What is Pantone?

Pantone and colour are synonymous. This company has created many helpful systems that have changed the ways colours are matched and chosen. Find out more here.

 
Bright ideas

7 deadly sins of design: Why use a graphic designer?

Design is fundamental to how we live, how we make decisions and how we are perceived!

 

Gunn's Pulp Mill Dead in the Water

The Gunns statement to the Australian stock exchange today confirms that the Tamar Valley pulp mill is dead in the water and is not now or has ever been economically viable, the Australian Greens said today.