It was CodeWeek EU from 6th to 21st October 2018. This initiative is all bringing code to all, making it fun and engaging. Supported by the major tech companies like Apple, it’s for all ages. One of the key aims has been about developing skills and I guess leads to the question, does a designer need to know code?

It was CodeWeek EU from 6th to 21st October 2018. This initiative is all bringing code to all, making it fun and engaging. Supported by the major tech companies like Apple, it’s for all ages. One of the key aims has been about developing skills and I guess leads to the question, does a designer need to know code?

They have a series of interviews with freelancers where we can share our experiences (good and bad), the highs and lows of working life and advice. I was featured on the page last month and you can read about my journey and why I think it’s good to code!

A brandmark is a symbol that sits with a brand. Some brand are typographic based such as the Science Museum. Find out more about logos..

We've added in a brief byline on Squarespace because it often appears in searches with Wix and Weebly, unfairly so in our opinion. Wix and Weebly are both template driven which sounds a bit like Squarespace so you might wonder why one costs more than the other.

Keeping legal and being on the right side of complicated copyright law is a continual worry for writers, publishers...  Anyone who creates original work or needs to obtain other work to complete the project such as images or text extracts should be aware of copyright but the laws around the world are all complex and vary from country to country. Here's a few tips.

Keeping legal and being on the right side of complicated copyright law is a continual worry for writers, publishers...  Anyone who creates original work or needs to obtain other work to complete the project such as images or text extracts should be aware of copyright but the laws around the world are all complex and vary from country to country. Here's a few tips.

There will be many times during the writing of your book when you need help, you may be stuck with a plot or character development or need manuscript feedback or assistance in employing services. Here are a few tips.

There will be many times during the writing of your book when you need help, you may be stuck with a plot or character development or need manuscript feedback or assistance in employing services. Here are a few tips.

It can feel overwhelming, all this talk of branding and logos that pops up on platforms so I thought I'd explain a little about what a brand is, and what a logo is.

It's true that publishing hasn't been the most environmentally friendly business. Book publishing has been named in the past as the third largest industrial greenhouse emitter when it comes to pulp and paper. 

It's true that publishing hasn't been the most environmentally friendly business. Book publishing has been named in the past as the third largest industrial greenhouse emitter when it comes to pulp and paper. 

This debate reminds me of the Mac versus Windows arguments that still rage on the internet and in offices all over the world.  The short answer is that there isn't a right or wrong choice, in my opinion. Both have options that work better for some businesses and services and are excellent choices for website building. So here are my comparisons (the longer answer!) so you can decide if WordPress (WP) or Squarespace seems more suitable for you. If you'd like to explore them in more detail then do get in touch, I love to make websites accessible.

This debate reminds me of the Mac versus Windows arguments that still rage on the internet and in offices all over the world.  The short answer is that there isn't a right or wrong choice, in my opinion. Both have options that work better for some businesses and services and are excellent choices for website building. So here are my comparisons (the longer answer!) so you can decide if WordPress (WP) or Squarespace seems more suitable for you. If you'd like to explore them in more detail then do get in touch, I love to make websites accessible.

It's really tempting to go for something quick and easy when the pennies are tight, isn't it? Keeping an eye on cost saving is critical for a new business. I wanted to write about the ethics of low cost design and give you some background on how these sites work so you can decide if they are right for you. I’ll also explain why I don't offer my design services on these sites.

It's really tempting to go for something quick and easy when the pennies are tight, isn't it? Keeping an eye on cost saving is critical for a new business. I wanted to write about the ethics of low cost design and give you some background on how these sites work so you can decide if they are right for you. I’ll also explain why I don't offer my design services on these sites.

Once the book has been printed or formatted and you have celebrated your wonderful achievement, there are copies to be sold. If you've done the right thing and got a designer to provide a striking cover design then you're on the way, but the most beautiful design won't sell you copies by itself. So how can you raise the game and be your own sales team if you're as introverted as me?

Once the book has been printed or formatted and you have celebrated your wonderful achievement, there are copies to be sold. If you've done the right thing and got a designer to provide a striking cover design then you're on the way, but the most beautiful design won't sell you copies by itself. So how can you raise the game and be your own sales team if you're as introverted as me?

The editor is essential if you want a good read but what does an editor do and why are they different to a proofreader? Let Hello Lovely explain!

The editor is essential if you want a good read but what does an editor do and why are they different to a proofreader? Let Hello Lovely explain!