Saturday 8 August 2015

New Branding & Character Design





 This project was fun, I've not designed characters before, I was pleased with this little foxy.







Thursday 26 March 2015

New Branding - Fabulous Foundation Charity


It was fabulous working on a new identity and web-log for a charity that really touches my heart
Read about the Fabulous Foundation Charity (click on image)

Tuesday 23 December 2014

NEW Logo for ANNA PERRA


Anna Perra established her brand though passion & tenacity, but it was her loyalty and care for customers that gave Anna direction for her fashion concept. Encouraging women to feel good and rediscover themselves through the clothes they wear, has made her brand more than fashion.

Customers, ‘Real Women’ are also models for Anna’s collections at her fashion shows set in gorgeous destinations. They are very much part of her brand as the clothes she selects. Anna is pleased to introduce a new twist to her logo in the form of a beautiful heart shaped AP symbol…. symbolising her love for real women and fashion.


 ‘In the future I will create my own designs, I feel confident I now have a beautiful identity that I can use and be recognised going forward –I am very excited by what the future holds.’ Anna Perra

Monday 22 December 2014

Ownership of Design - Copyright T&C

Terms & Conditions - Copyright

All logo designs and graphic related work is owned (copyright) by Belinda Ollis- Blackwell - No21 Design. Please note, until payment has been received in full - designs cannot be used or reproduced (including social media sites) 

Once payment has been made - you have full ownership of copyright, and can choose to work with alternative designers and printing company's. Thank you for reading my T&C

For information about copyright .....and for designers this is a great organisation that protects designers.



Process 

Logos and first designs will be produced small scale, suitable for stationary. Large scale work e.g sign-age is a secondary process and will be costed separately (sometimes by a third party)

Tuesday 9 December 2014

More Logos to be revealed soon!


Anna Perra Fashion (re-brand) 
The fabulous Foundation
A new on-line business (Children's)

Monday 28 July 2014

Monday 11 February 2013

BLOG Evolution

neutralheaven.blogspot.co.uk 

My blog adventures started with Neutral Heaven, posting rarely. When I finally started posting frequently, I posted one image and a paragraph of writing as method of organising my inspiration. This method created a surge of visitors. I was hooked.

In the last six months my blog has evolved into a lifestyle and mood blog. Today 344,000 visitors 
 (Nov 2014)






Thursday 7 February 2013

Helen Mary Thompson - Mixed Media Artist


N
ew Blog Launch

It was a pleasure designing a Blog and identity/logo for such an explosion of creative, colourful work. Artist Helen Mary Thompson can showcase her talent and direct her customers to a broad portfolio on-line. Helen signs her work HMT therefore I created a hand-drawn style logo and gave it a clever twist.

Take a look at hmtmixedmedia.blogspot.com

Saturday 26 January 2013

myhigh.st blog launch


myhigh.st blog was one of the most exciting new projects to design and such an 
inspiring team. Lots of fabulous ideas to report and people to meet. 
I welcome you to follow the future of the high street.

Sunday 20 January 2013

Top Reasons to Use Pinterest

pinterest4preneurs.com
If you are new to Pinterest have a look at this feature; aliciarittenhouse.com/2012 





Blog Aid - Start Blogging


Start Blogging

If you are a blog novice, writing lengthy essays is not a necessity. I started posting with one image and one paragraph. There are bloggers that have built large audiences using this method, it does not take long to upload an image and write a quick summary. It will help you get your blog established and over time you will find your voice.

Tip; If you choose this method, post frequently, at least three times a week.

Saturday 19 January 2013

Blog Aid


I remember having the same thoughts about blogs as many people who haven't yet discovered the benefits. 'I haven't got time' but, I can assure you, if you think differently it can be the best medicine and you won't look back. 

People spend time uploading images to Facebook...did you know you can automatically send your blog posts to FB

Friday 11 January 2013

Logo & Blog Design




Thank you to another lovely customer. It is a real pleasure helping new, and small businesses express their identity through design  (Logo and blog design)


Moments Remembered
"I had a new small business and big ideas, I began to think I needed a presence on the web but I didn’t know how to get it or who to turn to. I was from a corporate background where we had departments to do this kind of thing.  Now I was on my own and confused and then I found Belinda.
In 24 hours I had the best-ever blog which portrayed exactly the image of I wanted for my business. Working with B was such a pleasure.  She led, I followed but all the time I felt that it was my blog we were creating. Her creative input was enormous but was offered so gently that I felt in control all the time. Now that my blog is born I feel it is something that we created together and I look forward to working with B on other materials needed for the business and, of course, I am keenly looking forward to my lessons on how to maintain my blog" 
Trisha Mason




Thursday 10 January 2013

Content Marketing

Elecom is one of the first to introduce a projection keyboard to market

Content is now the most important aspect of a website. Google´s 'freshness' update, has resulted in irrelevant and old content leading to low ranking in search engines. 
Fresh and frequently renewed content will boost ranking and, lead traffic to your website.
Content is key for social media. Users share content that is informative or new. If a company wants to be at the forefront of social networking, the content it publishes on social platforms needs to be kept fresh and interesting.
Don't underestimate its power. 
It is an art



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Monday 7 January 2013

Wednesday 2 January 2013

Blog Design - Web Log

(See TEMPLATE for examples)

The Art of Blog Design in Business


A PRE-WEBSITE ALTERNATIVE

If you don't have a website, try a Blog first. It's 'free' and user friendly. You can do it yourself. Alternatively, I can
 design it for you (A pre-website option) `



WHAT IS A BLOG

blog (a portmanteau of the term web log)

www.blogger.com
Blogger was launched in 1999. Blogs have reshaped the web with frequent new information. Google loves Blogger.

Most good quality blogs are interactive allowing visitors to leave comments. It is this interactivity that distinguishes them from static websites


It is what you want it to be!


Examples;
  • Self expression
  • Inspiring an audience
  • On-line diary
  • Store and organise
  • Evolve an identity
  • An alternative to a website
  • Brand advertising
  • High Google ranking potential
  • Educational
  • Communication with the world


WEBSITES love BLOGS - Target your audience
Frequent  blog posting can increase visibility on the internet, and direct traffic to an existing website. Clever, focused blog writing and images can connect you to your target audience.

It is an ART.

No21 Design offer a bespoke package

START UP OPTIONS:  (for Blogger only - not Word Press )

1. COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN (Blog set up)
Top page banner design incorporating your existing logo and / or photographs. Overall styling and structure of page / pages

2. SIDE BAR DESIGN 
Side bar to reflect your banner

3. HEADER DESIGN
Top of page  

4. BLOG TUTORIAL (UK only)

How to use Blogger, navigate, and upload data -start up, social media strategy

5. LOGO DESIGN
A new identity 

7. PHOTOGRAPHY (UK only)
Product photography for your Blog posts and website

8. CONTENT DESIGN & MARKETING (UK only)
Total management of editorial content. 

9. MOOD BOARDS 
Creating a graphic using images to create a mood, a feeling, a lifestyle


For more information contact; info@no21.co.uk


Saturday 29 December 2012

Logo Design

One of my favourite design projects is branding, it is a real pleasure researching the company / person to translate their message into design. Two of the most important logo-design principles are to  capture the ethos and vision of the business / brand and also to guarantee longevity of the design.