For June's Nuggets, I'm exploring the idea of design and the design industry.
Eonix's new site has been recognized by CSSDA, go team!
LA Design Festival was full of inspiring people, perspectives, and conversations. Here's our take!
Hsu McCullough's new website was featured in Webflow's roundup of the best websites to visit in 2023 *proud face*
A podcast recommendation for creative people!
An energizing new website for Eonix (no bunnies included).
Ever wondered why Amazon.com, Wikipedia, and eBay look so bad but are still so popular?
It’s officially Spring and time for March’s monthly design nuggets! I want to explore AI and the design industry for this month's post.
We recently got to see Chris Do of the Futur speak at the ArtCenter College of Design for an interesting and thought-provoking Q&A.
A fun digital zine, Pantone’s color of the year, and a look at our colo(u)r of the moment website feature!
Just some classic design acronyms and their backstory.
Just launched!
A quick roundup of our 2022!
Everything is getting wrapped and recapped.
Webflow conf 2022 was packed full of exciting updates, here's what we're most excited about.
We were recently humbled to speak on the Journey Map podcast about growing Dunclyde and more.
It’s November and that means that the 2022 Webflow Conf is around the corner!
Are you a designer/human who spends most of their time using a mouse to poke vectors around a screen?
Ready for some Halloween fun? The design-a-pumpkin template is here again, brought to you by team Dunclyde!
What is SEO anyway? A quick look into the basics of SEO, and how to add Google site verification to your Webflow site.
Tips will help you optimize your website for accessibility.
Look here for your dose of sunshine and classic California fonts.
Here are the highlights from my 2022 100 day project.
Webflow is bringing membership functionality to the table
Microsoft Word used to have a funky logo? It's true..
Color can make or break a design, here are some of our fave color tools and resources.
We spoke with Philip VanDusen of Brand Design Masters recently!
Is your logo still your logo if you obscure it?
It's February, and that means that the annual 100 day challenge is underway.
Happy 2022! A new year means a new 100 day challenge!
The most popular tools that designers used in 2021.
I recently learned a new word: Wimmelbilderbuch. It is a German word, meaning ‘teeming picture book’, also known as Wimmelbook, or hidden picture book and it describes the format made popular by Where’s Wally (Where’s Waldo in the US).
Games and toys that got us into design.
Design resources for all of your creative Halloween projects!
It’s September and for this month’s nuggets, we’ve got some tactile typography treats for you to enjoy.
Your website shouldn't just look sleek, it should fulfil a need or perform a function. Here are 7 key factors to improve your website beyond the design.
What feels like decades ago, my girlfriend (business partner) and I started our first business: an online, boutique, E-commerce store. We put our heart and soul into it, here are the ups
Risograph printing was originally invented for copying and has become a medium in its own right, with a devoted following of designers. and artists. Here's why.
Not everything that is marketed to you, is a need.
We got a new team member, and it's not a puppy this time! We're really excited to welcome Jonny Seligman to the Dunclyde team.
Wingdings, Dingbats and icons! Looking at some of the early digital icons plus some of our own recent designs.
For this months’ Nuggets, I’m looking at rebranding, but from a different perspective than normal: what if brands never changed their logo?
It's May and the Cherry Blossoms have gotten us thinking about colour, and how much it impacts design. Plus, some handy colour tools for designers.
Reviewing and comparing the Space Jam poster & website from 1996 & 2021.
Amy shares her appreciation for the talented Wes Anderson, and gives us some insight into his wonderful world of work.
This month we're taking a break by celebrating accessible creativity for all with some in browser fun experiences (ft. a bonus aubergine car)!
Advice on website users and why understanding your users is key to web success.
Bold and bright is the theme of this month's design nuggets, get ready for some cheerful nostalgia and an unexpected brand refresh (once you pop...)!
We scooped some awards for the DF Communications website we recently completed!
There might be a new lockdown in place, but that doesn't mean that your prep for 2021 should be on hold too. Here are 4 ideas to kick start your 2021!
Usually January is filled with exciting plans for the new year ahead. This year we're facing another lockdown instead, ugh. Treat your lockdown boredom with our synchronous ice cream adventure, and a brand journey back in time.
It's Christmaaas! We made cards for our friends, family and clients, grab a hot chocolate and see the making of the 2020 Dunclyde festive cards (pic heavy).
We're hosting a free naming workshop for future entrepreneurs, business owners and founders! Get your new brand or business started on the right foot with my 3 step process for generating the perfect name.
Wait, it’s late November already? That means that it’s only 4 weeks until Christmas and time for November’s edition of design nuggets. This month I look at Christmas ads (sorry (not sorry)), a chocolate brand with a conscience and an exciting trend.
If you're a founder or new business owner, here's a timeline that simplifies the branding process from idea to amazing brand!
Your brand is so much more than just a logo, but how can you make sense of branding and build a successful brand in your every day?
When you're just starting out, branding can be a huge expense. But it doesn’t have to be. Branding can be done in stages of investment, matched to your business situation and budget.
Free template! Design-a-pumpkin brought to you by team Dunclyde aims to make sure you have a creep-ative time this Halloween.
Some examples of local Aberdeen businesses who have made changes this year to continue business as usual.
It's October so that means we can talk about sweeties and dressing up, right?
Get your new brand or business started on the right foot with my 3 step process for generating the perfect name.
September's design nuggets: trendy design - is it good or bad?
August's round up of design nuggets! A talk by Ryan Carl at the 2019 Type Directors Club Salon & emulating a Risograph print effect for a digital poster.
Rounding up our favourite design resources and visual inspiration for July 2020!
We're in the news!
Coming up with a worthy name for your new brand can feel an overwhelming task. Read this to get started.
If you are launching a start-up or a new company and are about to start your branding journey, this post is for you.
Here are some tips to keep in mind before embarking on your branding journey, from a designer’s perspective.
Dunclyde won Innovate UK's Fast Start competition to further develop their community benefit platform Open Sign. Read the article here.
We have been nominated for the WeDo Scotland award for our work on Open Sign!
Rebranding is a big undertaking, and should be carefully considered. So how do you know when the time is right for your company to rebrand?
My process for taking great notes that keep the inspiration flowing well after the conference.
A fun 5 minute creative project that anyone can do. No more generic playlist art here!
A spotlight on Daniel: digital expert, designer, typography pro, video creator & crunchy nut nutter.
A spotlight on Eilidh: resident brand specialist, designer, creative solution finder & coffee connoisseur at Dunclyde. Read on to find out more.
Find out how we developed Open Sign quickly, and what our motivation was behind the project.
Presenting a new community hub, connecting businesses and patrons.
COVID-19 has caused huge amounts of worry and uncertainty to businesses of all sizes. Here are some ideas to help.
We want to help wherever we can, with free advice and as much support as we can offer, to keep small businesses going in this tough time.
If your website feels like a liability rather than an asset, here are three ways to improve your site, so it can start working hard for you!
Team Dunclyde is jetting off to Vegas this October to attend the 2019 Brand New Conference.
