An interesting read
For next level design inspiration, insights, advice and #TeamLaunch news, check out the articles written by the team below.
Colour theory in design
Exploring the concept of colour theory; how it’s encompassed in design application, and it’s connotations and definitions which help to inform our design decisions.
The software we use everyday and why
There is a range of design software out there but these are the ones we use everyday and why we love them!
How we designed our branded hoodies
At Launch we love a bit of branded merch; caps, water bottles, tote bags, t-shirts – you name it! But we felt one thing was missing… hoodies!
The teams favourite album cover designs and why
Album cover design is a rich and exciting design discipline, incorporating everything from digital art, photography, typography to illustration and so much more. An album cover is a great way for a music artist to tell a story or grab their audiences attention. Working in a studio environment we are constantly playing music. We got chatting about our favorite album cover designs and what we love about them! Here's what the team came up with..
Why you need more than one logo variation
A logo is a huge part of any brand's identity, but often just one logo isn’t enough…
Launch's favourite design disciplines
At Launch we cover a wide variety of design disciplines that contribute towards our client work, here are some of our team's favorites!
Lara’s Work Experience Week at Launch
Last week we had an exciting addition to the studio; work experience student Lara, who wanted to learn more about both the design industry itself, and what it’s like in a real working environment.
Meet the team: Evie
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
Meet the team: Ben
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
Herts Business Growth Show 2023
On Thursday we were lucky enough to attend the first ever Herts Business Show! It was a jam-packed day full of inspirational talks, in-depth workshops and the speediest speed networking we’ve ever seen! Take a look at some of our photos from the day…
Meet the team: Giles
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
Meet the team: Emily
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
Designing for Instagram
In this short blog Giles explores the relatively unspoken discussion of designing for Instagram outside of client work. Considering themes of whether there is a criteria, why is it unspoken of and some of the pros and cons…
Meet the team: Lucie
Get to know the people behind #TeamLaunch – from our favourite projects to time away from the screen, and everything in between. Talented, up for a laugh and super passionate about all things design…
AI and ChatGPT's impact on graphic design
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we interact with the world. One industry that is being revolutionised by AI is graphic design. In recent years, AI has become an essential tool…
International Women’s Day 2023 — Women in design
According to an article in Forbes magazine, 70% of design students in the UK were female, but strangely, when it comes to the workplace, creative industries are still a heavily male-dominated space (78%). Why is this?
Top tips for junior designers
The leap from uni to work can be a big one… Our team have put together 9 top tips to try and make that transition as seamless as possible — check it out!
Why is Motion Design important?
Simply put motion design is animation, this encompasses a massive field of work but here we are going to focus on motion design within the context of graphic design…
Books we loved in 2022
#TeamLaunch have been reflecting on their favourite books of 2022 — from education to design inspiration, new learnings and motivation… We’ve read it all!
My top picks for Graphic Design inspiration
Whether you are starting a new project or want to keep up with current design trends then look no further — I have created my top picks, from web to print, and everything in between.