Ketchup Communications

Wherever you go, seeing Comic Sans is inevitable, but why do designers hate it so much?
https://bit.ly/2DPVDRv

We've had a Spring clean, check out the revitalised Ketchup site here
www.ketchupgroup.com

Websites don't have to be filled to the brim with gadgets and gizmos, sometimes less really is more
https://bit.ly/2WdyvVu

Happy to say that the new site for Tamlyns Chartered Surveyors, Valuers & Auctioneers is now live! It's been a fun site to put together and we look forward to working with Tamlyns more in the future.
https://www.tamlynsprofessional.co.uk/

Nearly everything we do here involves mixing creativity with technology. Ideas like this show us how powerful a combination they can be, and how different the future of design could become
https://bit.ly/2TgHDqj

Shopify is a platform we use a lot and thoroughly recommend it to anyone stepping into e-commerce. Here are a few techniques that could increase the number of sales made on your store

Happy fifth birthday to the Hive, glad to call this place our home.
"HIVE FIVE! Ketchup
May 2019 will see The Hive’s 5th Anniversary, as we approach that landmark, we thought it would be a good time to hear from our tenants (old and new) and learn more about them. Ketchup Communications have recently taken more space with us…
... Offering a big dollop of creative support, Ketchup is far more than a condiment and goes much further than a traditional communications agency (or indeed a teeth-torn-open sachet of the red stuff). As well as developing creative concepts and campaigns, Ketchup – in cahoots with sister company Tiger Global – can also source sustainable materials, get products manufactured and physically get them to market if required. This is one Weston-based firm that’s punching way above its squeezy red bottle."
To read more click here:
https://thehiveweston.org.uk/…/business e…/hive-five-ketchup/
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Stuck for website inspiration? These are some of the website trends we could be seeing more of this year
https://bit.ly/2TMVloY

Accessibility is vital when designing any product, both physical and digital. Tools like these can test the readability of your brand colour choices so that they're more suited for a wider range of audiences

Consistent, good quality photography can be the key to e-commerce success. Here are some ways you can improve the imagery shown on your online store
https://bit.ly/2G3yexe

With the release of more mobile phones it's definitely time to start thinking about this technology and the impacts it'll have on web design and UI.

Accessibility is always important when it comes to the designing of any product. Technology like this could make thousands of people's everyday lives easier

Colour can influence the way people view and engage with your brand, which is why thinking about colour choices is vital when it comes to developing your visual identity. Here are some colour examples that can determine human behaviour.

Technology like this could drastically affect the way we design and develop mobile-friendly websites. Challenge accepted.

We have been developing and optimising Battery-Free’s e-commerce store for the Next Generation Million Mile Light this week.
Our status as certified Shopify Experts means we have the skill-set to devise the right strategy, world-class user experiences and class-leading technical implementation to make your brand and commerce experiences work together in order to drive the bottom line.

How Web Design Impacts People and Profit.
Data courtesy of www.changescience.com

An interesting insight to some of the many qualities we have to keep in mind when designing a logo and the impacts it can have on our clients and their customers.

This week we were honoured to work closely with Barry Hodge on the development of his new branding, LearnProjects. We wanted to share an example of the process that goes into the build of a logo mark that has more than one dimension.
We are really excited to work with Barry on developing this brand further.