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Graphic design: where to start?

Whether you’re working on a new marketing campaign or looking to promote an event or product, you’re likely to require some form of graphic design. Typically, you’ll know everything that you need to know about what you’re looking to promote, but your audience may not. And this is where graphic design comes in; and why it’s so important.

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Getting ready for Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, exciting right! For many of us, Christmas often creeps up out of nowhere, while others have had it at the forefront of their minds for months.

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Cycling 100 miles for NEHI UK

On the 1 July, I will be taking part in the 100 mile C2C2C 2021 charity bike ride to raise money for NEHI UK (part of ChILD UK).

The charity aims to raise awareness of and support families affected by the rare lung disease, Neuroendocrine Hyperplasia of Infancy (NEHI).

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Flat-fee graphic design: Simplifying your design costs

Here at Balance Designs, we aim to ensure businesses look their best - we’re a bit like beauticians but for businesses.

Having a great marketing strategy is extremely important, but it will only achieve the results you’re aiming for if it is backed up with a design that attracts your audience and communicates your message well.

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The 2020 wrap up

Here we go, it's nearly Christmas. And what a year that was!

It's the time of year where many of us can stop and reflect on the 12 months that have just gone by and today, I thought I would take a moment out of my day and do just that.

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Introducing our charity of the year for 2021

As we approach a brand-new year, we're pleased to announce our very first charity of the year. In 2021 we will be looking to support NEHI UK (part of ChILD UK), a charity that aims to raise awareness of and support families affected by the rare lung disease, Neuroendocrine Hyperplasia of Infancy (NEHI).

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Our thank you to the NHS

It may have been a year of lockdowns, bubbles and keeping yourself to yourself but it was impossible not to notice the strain that was put upon our National Health Service this year. There are times when each of us has to step up at work, but what the NHS has been through this year has been on another level.

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Securing the future of Lincoln Cathedral

As a proud Lincolnshire yellowbelly, I’m honoured to work on graphic design projects with Lincoln Cathedral. The cathedral is arguably the most iconic landmark in the county, and I believe us Lincolnshire folk are extremely lucky to have such a magnificent landmark right on our doorstep.

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Our branding process

Here at Balance, we love a good branding project, whether it’s working with a start-up or an established organisation that needs a refresh. A company’s brand is so important. It’s what leaves a memorable impression (hopefully a good one!) on consumers and it gives your customers and clients an idea of what they can expect from your company.

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