Artisan is always looking for new ways to add value to the creative... Artisan is always looking for new ways to add value to the creative community.We have recently been in discussions with Padonko, a software development company with an exciting new tool designed to make life easier for you, the Graphic Designer.The team at Padonko share a fundamental ethos with Artisan - something...

We're absolutely thrilled to announce that our own Ian Whitmore is a...We're absolutely thrilled to announce that our own Ian Whitmore is a finalist for Recruitment Consultant Of The Year at the 2016 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards!It's a terrific validation of everything we know to be true of Ian's work in the recruitment industry - he brings a wealth of industry experience,...

Back in 2012 the Australian Government set well-known market research...Back in 2012 the Australian Government set well-known market research agency, GfK, the challenge of finding the world’s most hideous colour to use on tobacco products in an attempt to dissuade people from smoking.  The need to track down the world’s worst colour came when the law was passed that cigarettes could...

Instagram is the perfect channel for generating brand exposure and for...Instagram is the perfect channel for generating brand exposure and for companies to be able to open up a dialogue with new customers and potential partners. However, compared to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, they’ve always been a bit behind in the business game.With more companies on Instagram than ever before,...

Typography is a core element of any branding; it expresses personality,...Typography is a core element of any branding; it expresses personality, helps with consistency and makes you memorable. That’s why choosing the right typeface is so essential!What’s hot in the world of typography changes year on year; 2016 sees the revamp of a few old favourites as well as several new kids on the...

A little while back, Glenn Stevens, Governor of the Reserve Bank of...A little while back, Glenn Stevens, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), revealed the new design of our five dollar note which will begin circulation in small numbers from 1 September 2016. It’s fair to say the new design came under some scrutiny with members of the public likening it to an ‘80s school...

A logo should portray a brand’s message and image – it is the unique...A logo should portray a brand’s message and image – it is the unique identity of the company – that’s why it’s so important to get it right when designing one for your own business or that of a client. We’ve looked into what logo design trends are set to be hot this year, so you can get a feel for the sorts of...

As a creative it’s a nightmare having to sift through galleries of endless...As a creative it’s a nightmare having to sift through galleries of endless untitled photos trying to find the perfect one for your campaign. However, it’s also incredibly time-consuming to manually tag images with appropriate keywords so they’re easily searchable in future.Not to worry though, there’s a light at...

From the rise of 3D printing, to using your smartphone to pay for your...From the rise of 3D printing, to using your smartphone to pay for your supermarket shopping; 2015 was a year filled with innovative digital developments.Due to the mountain of new technology 2015 offered us, we were left wondering how 2016 could top it. So, we scoured the net to find the digital trends we think...

Every Pause Fest tells a story through a unique theme. Discover was the...Every Pause Fest tells a story through a unique theme. Discover was the theme of 2016; other past themes have included Pure, Connected and Future.While tucking into the delights of last week, we spotted a notice board encouraging attendees to share their ideas for what the 2017 theme should be. We’ve given this...