Studio notes
Design notes that earn their keep
Most design advice online never meets a real brief. Ideas and industry perspective from our Nottingham design studio blog for business owners who care about design that performs. Looking for the wider library? Head to our Resources hub.
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Resources / ToolsHow to Build an Accessible Brand Colour Palette
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Resources / ToolsHow to Use a Design Brief Generator for Portfolio Case Studies
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BrandingBrand Identity vs Logo: What Your Business Actually Needs in 2026
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Industry TalkWho gets seen? What AI imagery reveals about representation in the UK
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BrandingWhat Does A Bespoke Logo Really Mean For Your Brand?
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Industry TalkThe World’s Most Colourful Cities: How places use colour to build identity
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Industry TalkAre Unlimited Graphic Design Services Worth It? (UK Guide)
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BrandingShould You Rebrand Your Business or Simply Refresh?
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Resources / ToolsCalculate Your Website Redesign ROI: Numbers That Matter
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Web DesignWeb Design Tips: 10 Simple Tips That Improve Conversion
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UI/UXUX for SEO: How User Experience Helps Improve Search Rankings
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BrandingLogo Design vs Brand Identity: Key Differences Explained (and Why It Matters)
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BrandingHow to Develop a Brand Voice That Connects with Your Audience
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BrandingHow to Build a Powerful E-commerce Brand (Development Guide)
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Web DesignDiscover the Best SEO Plug-ins for WordPress in 2026
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Industry TalkThe Ultimate Guide to Branding Trends of 2025
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Industry TalkEssential Graphic Design Trends for Brand Building in 2025
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Industry TalkTop Web Design Trends for 2025
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Web DesignThe Essentials of Wireframing for Beginners
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UI/UXThe Ultimate Guide to Understanding UI and UX Design
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Web DesignWhy a Well-Designed Website is Crucial for Your Business Success
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Web DesignWhy Mobile-First Design Is Essential For Your Website
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BrandingThe Role of Visual Storytelling in Graphic Design for Creative Businesses
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Industry TalkBuilding Trust: How to Create a Design Portfolio That Converts
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UI/UXUX and UI: What's The Difference And Why It Matters
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Industry TalkCreative funding across the UK: Where needs to level up?
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Industry TalkHow to Reduce Client Amends in the Creative Industry
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Web DesignWhy Every TikTok Influencer Should Have a Website (2026 Guide)
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BrandingThe Ultimate Guide to Building a Strong Creative Brand
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Web DesignWhat Is Website Design and Development?
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Industry TalkUpcoming Design Industry Trends in 2025: What You Need to Know
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Web DesignTop 10 Website Design Tips for a Stunning Website
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UI/UXHow UX Design Principles Can Enhance Your Website
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BrandingWhat Makes a Brand? Creating a Successful Brand Identity
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10 Must-Have WordPress Plugins | The Best WordPress Plugins
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Web DesignSquarespace or WordPress: Which Platform is More Suitable for Your Website?
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BrandingWhat Is The Importance Of Branding? A Practical Guide For UK Businesses
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Web DesignHow To Do a Website Audit
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BrandingHarmonising Branding and Web Design: A 2026 Guide for UK Businesses
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BrandingWhy Should You Rebrand? 6 Signs It Is Time For a Change
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BrandingBerl-Who? Berlew's Mission Told Through Branding
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Design blog FAQs
Quick answers before you browse the archive.
Who is the Berlew design blog for?
Business owners, in-house marketers and fellow creatives who want practical notes from a working studio, not recycled listicles. If you are weighing up a rebrand or a new site, the articles here show how we think before you send a brief.
Do you cover UX and UI topics?
Yes. We treat UX as part of web design, not a separate silo. Search for UX design blog topics like accessibility, page speed and conversion and you will find project-led write-ups tied to real launches.
How is this different from a generic design blog?
Industry design blogs chase traffic. We publish what we use on client work: brand strategy, web builds and print specs. Fewer posts, more depth, and every article links back to a service when it makes sense.