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RGB, CMYK and Pantone colours explained

Design Tips & Tricks  |  17/02/2023

This Tips and Tricks post explains the difference between RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) and CMYK Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key, another name for black) colour modes and when each is used. I also offer advice on when you may want to use Pantone colours and why you may want to avoid them.


Going dotty about image resolution

Design Tips & Tricks  |  17/02/2023

Do you have a magnifying glass and a newspaper to hand? If you do, then take a look at a photo and you’ll see it’s made up of tiny dots.


File types and where to use them

Design Tips & Tricks  |  16/02/2023

Do you have an PSD that won’t open? Have you ever wondered when you should use a JPG instead of a PNG?

Here’s a quick guide on what file type and where to use it