David Airey, graphic designer

HP invent

Published on July 8th, 2009 Read the 35 comments »

Hewlett Packard set a design brief for the D&AD Student Awards. One result stands out.

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Archived under Advertising, Printing.

Musings on book writing

Published on January 27th, 2009 Read the 61 comments »

I’ve been asked to author the first logo design book from Peachpit Press.

We’re discussing possible topics, and the aim is to publish a book that’s different from any other in the logo design market. I thought it’d be a good idea to involve you.

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Archived under Personal, Printing, Writing.

Are you an eco-friendly designer?

Published on October 15th, 2007 Read the 13 comments »

The environment is under more threat today than it ever has been, and responsibility lies with all of to do what we can to help. Here are three very simple steps that designers can take to help the environment.

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Archived under Graphics, Printing.

12 money-saving questions to ask before printing your promotional material

Published on August 1st, 2007 Read the 49 comments »

When it comes to a printed graphic design job, there are certain questions you should ask at the beginning to prevent costly errors and to make the most of your print budget.

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Archived under Business, Printing.

How paper can critically affect the colour of your printed product

Published on April 8th, 2007 Read the 14 comments »

Have you ever had a client ask you why their marketing material hasn’t printed the colour they requested?

Their first reaction is normally to point the finger in the direction of the designer, and here I explain how printing can go wrong.

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Archived under Printing.