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  • You Can’t Be Serious – my new favourite photographers

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    In the midst of planning my wedding I’ve discovered some amazing photographers in Hailey and Andrew Bartholomew – the ridiculously creative duo behind You Can’t Be Serious. Their documentary style photography and film captures the beautiful, raw moments in life – be it a wedding, rolling around in the park or chilling on the beach…

  • Using social media to build a brand

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Social Media can be a powerful tool when building a brand and shouldn’t be left out of the marketing mix, in fact I believe it should be considered right from the beginning of the planning and design process. As a starting point I have put together Brio Group‘s tips on integrating social media so it…

  • Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2011

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    Tanya Heading

    It’s on again! The 2011 Adobe Design Achievement Awards is back for the year and calling for entries. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs including a trip to Taipei and cash! The awards are designed to give higher education students from across the globe the chance to lay down some solid foundations for their…

  • Madrid’s new hotel is complete rubbish… in a good way!

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    A new mini hotel has opened in the heart of Madrid and it’s proud to say it is rubbish! The Beach Garbage Hotel is built out of 12 tonnes of rubbish from dumps and Western European beaches. An art installation by German artist Ha Schult, the structure is sponsored by Corona, as part of their ‘Coronita…

  • ACP launch Magshop app

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    In the design industry we regularly hear that print is a dying media. Bad news for a magazine publisher right? … Maybe not! ACP Magazines have embraced the digital age and expanded their online magazine store with the launch of a digital newsstand app for the iPad. This app allows you to browse their titles…

  • Redesigning a brand

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Redesigning a brand is generally done when a business feels that their positioning is not working in the market. There may be more competition, a product may have been launched unsuccessfully or technology may be driving changes in the marketplace and market share is being lost. Whatever the reason there are six fundamental components to…

  • 10 Gadgets that Changed the World in 2010

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Technology makes great strides every year, but in 2010 gadgets brought us much closer to the future of our dreams. Below are 10 devices that changed the world for the better. 1. The Apple iPad Announced in January, only to be mocked about its name, the Apple iPad has silenced its doubters. More than seven…

  • All the buildings in New York City

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    I [heart] NY. No really I do. I’m ridiculously addicted to the city. I love that the city holds everything that you need (well, if you’re partial to urban living & non-stop activity – of which I am). Once in NYC, you don’t really need to leave. Why would you? 24-hour choice is at your finger…

  • How to never miss a deadline in 2011!

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    When you work in the advertising/design/digital world it’s a given that you’re going to have days where you have to juggle a lot of urgent projects and deadlines at once. Sometimes, you’ll have so many deadlines, you begin to feel like you’re a part of a circus act! If you’re not organised and don’t have…