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Illustrator Jean Jullien: A Lesson in Simplicity
The simple yet sublime work of illustrator Jean Jullien stands out against the visual clutter of our daily newsfeeds. His work reminds us that concept is king and, when it comes to conveying a -
Time Management for Designers
It is the most common term used in our day-to-day lives - “if only I had more time”. Time is that elusive thing that is so precious and yet so scarce. In Neworld, we've tried to come up with -
Attract Millennials to your Brand: Reduce Packaging Waste, Increase Recyclability
A definite hot topic in 2018 in the world of packaging is packaging waste. I was recently at a Bord Bia hosted night about the buying habits of millennials and how to attract their business. It spoke -
Trademarking Brand Colours
Back in August 2017, The Prince Estate and Pantone Colour Institute created a standardized custom colour to represent and honour the late international icon called Love Symbol #2. The -
The unbearable nostalgia of books
They say that nostalgia triggers the reward pathways in the brain and causes the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine which is why it delivers that indulgently warm glow. There are a few -
Harvey Nichols Food Collection – Style With Substance
This year has seen the rollout of a completely reimagined range of food packaging solutions for Harvey Nichols. It is replacing the iconic monochrome photography packaging that has, without doubt, -
Signs of the times
What differentiates design from art is the functional aspect - design is about problem solving - communicating a message, an idea or an action. This is no more so than in signage and particularly -
If the walls could talk
Once upon a time, there was a castle. This was no ordinary Castle. This was a city castle, complete with a ghost… Intrigued? We certainly were. What a pleasure it was to work with Clontarf Castle -
Halloween Fever!
For some, All Hallows' Eve may not be a big deal, but for others it is. I was born in a country that didn’t celebrate Halloween. It's something that only started to pick up in recent year due to -
Spooky Craft Beers
Tiz the season of leaves falling, dressing up in costumes and asking neighbours for sweets and treats. But if you don't wish to dress up as a Vampire or Frankenstein and go knocking on doors does not -
I vote for better election posters!
While doing my civic duty and heading to the polls Friday morning I couldn’t help but question ‘those posters’, whose sole purpose is to entice, sway or confirm my opinion. Why do they all -
Lost
Walking around Dublin, depending on how observant you are, you may have noticed some strange, little lost stickers. If you haven't keep an eye on the lookout for street signs, lamp posts and power -
When Brands Become a Noun
We recently began a house renovation project and I was amazed at the number of times we were asked if we were doing a “Grand Design”? The channel four home design series has become so entrenched -
We just got Banksy-ed
Girl with Ballon Earlier this month, Banksy made headlines around the world when his painting, ‘Girl with Balloon’, was sold in Sotheby's auction house. The value of the artwork reached more -
Simple Design That Can Change a City
Known as America’s ‘coolest city’, Portland, Oregon is the city of hipsters, vegans and ‘weirdos’. This Northwestern town smells of malt from the countless breweries and everyone owns a dog -
5 new tech terms you need to know
Get yourself up to speed with 5 of the newest tech terms Crowdturfing Most of us read reviews before buying products or making a booking online. But some unscrupulous firms are now paying people to -
5 Ways To Improve The Marketing And Finance Alliance
The relationship between the marketing and finance department is often stormy. Marketers, it is assumed, are all creative, while the finance people are only concerned with the profits and cash -
The Power of a Symbol
Last August, a mysterious symbol began to appear in a variety of locations throughout the world. These included London, New York, Turin and Tokyo amongst others. The unique implementation of this -
Unlock Your Creative Side
I’ve always been intrigued with creative thinking- how to best tap into that creative part of my brain and make creativity a reliable habit. I recently purchased the book Hegarty on Creativity -
What Is Company Culture?
Company culture is the new buzz phrase in business today, but what does it actually mean and why does it matter? According to Frances Frei and Anne Morriss at Harvard Business -
Drinking with celebrities
With the launch of Conor McGregors “Proper No. Twelve Whiskey” there’s a growing trend with celebrities to create their own range of spirit drinks. It definitly launched to mixed reviews and -
Millennials v Generation Z
They call us Generation Y, The Boomerang Generation, The Peter Pan Generation or more commonly, Millennials. We’re the young adults born between 1981-1996 who have a reputation of being “lazy, -
3 Key Rules of Web Design
1. Focus on content Content is the most vital part of your website. Your content will win the attention of your customers, letting the other elements of your website (design, imagery, videos, -
Perfect Packaging for Pets
3 noteworthy trends in Pet Food that are influencing brands and the packaging they produce We all love our pets and I will certainly admit to the ridiculous adoration I hold for my very happy albeit