Most of these entries are not brief, topical 'blogs'. They're a little more comprehensive so be prepared to spend a good few minutes reading before you open one! The idea is to build a resource which some of you might find useful and/or informative. Either way, we hope you enjoy reading them.
Please click the title of the piece you want to read from the list below. They are in chronological order with the most recent entry at the top.
Any feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

 

Stereotypes

The willingness to adhere to stereotypes and judge others by them...

The Danger of Making Comparisons

Comparing ourselves to others seems to be part of the culture now, but for a creative person it's one of the most damaging things you can do. Why?

trouble in clubland

In the last decade (since 2005), half of all UK nightclubs have closed. Let's look at some causes and possible solutions.

look forward, but don't forget to look back...

We're increasingly obsessed with what's next, but we should never lose sight of our past or design heritage.

Chasing and Maintaining "Success"

Many of us want to become famous, successful and wealthy... But are we encouraging it in the right way?

'fifty shades of grey', red or whatever else works

A cultural phenomenon (for some), but what did it bring to the table creatively?

"is the high street doomed?"

We live in troubling times for the shopkeeper, but is there a way to keep the town centre alive?

commercialbusiness - Location or concept?

The majority of startup businesses fail within the first few years. As a public-facing business how do you get your formula right?

'sci-fi' interior design. Who knew?

Science fiction offers usable, achievable and beautiful interior design ideas... No, really.

why not just have a go?...Right?

Many people with a flair for interiors often decide to turn professional without formal training and experience, but should they?

The use of colour - A few considerations

Why to, or why not to choose a colour is one of the most basic design decisions... But maybe not as basic as we think.

So, what's in fashion?

"Fashion" is a commonly used word with broad applications but what is it, and why do we need it?


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