Archive for April, 2009

Colour is branding your business

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

ford branding

Smashing magazine have released another great article regarding color in corporate branding and design.

They point out the significance of colour in web design especially, where the feeling your site portrays in the first 3 seconds effect the visitors experience of your brand.

They also explore the differences large corporate companies are using on their websites in relation to their traditional corporate colours.

You’ll notice that when many of the companies explored are using non traditional colour schemes.

Are they testing the market or are they using colour to appeal to you on a different emotional level?

You’ll have to read to find out. You can read the full article here at colors in corporate branding and design.

Have a read and then let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment under this post.

Baby on Board!

Monday, April 27th, 2009

baby branding

I’d just like to let everyone know that my wife and I have had our second baby girl.

Charli Jean, Born 31 March 2009, 8.8 pounds.

Everyone is well and it’s been a very joyful but BUSY time for my whole family which has kept me from writing as much as I would like.

I’m back on board now and will be delivering more recent posts.

Speak to you all soon.

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