Graphic Design is Easy…So Do You Actually Need To Hire An Expert?

Illustration of paintbrushes in a cup for the blog post Graphic Design is Easy Right?

Whilst most of us are aware that creating legal policies or setting up mass production might be best left to the experts, we often tell ourselves that when it comes to designing flyers to advertise our organisation, or creating a logo for our new business, we can definitely do that ourselves. After all, how hard can it be?!

What is SEO? How To Get Your Website Seen

Photo of the letters S, E, O and a magnifying glass to illustrate search enging optimisation

According to Siteefy there are over a billion websites in the world, with hundreds more created every minute. Standing out from a crowd that large when someone searches the web is a challenge. Google is miles ahead of the competition in number of users, with the first three results it provides getting most of the clicks. Reaching the top of that list is what Search Engine Optimisation is all about.

ADHD Tips For a More Successful Work Day

Tips for Working With ADHD 1. Keep a doodle pad handy

ADHD means that my brain works differently, so the way I approach things has to be different too.

Here are a few things that help stay organised and productive at work.

Time For A Website Refresh! How To Make Sure You Stay Up-To-Date

An illustration of a computer on an orange background. Text reads "web design by Little Bird Creative." This illustration represents Little Bird Creative's provision of web design in Cornwall.

Since the first thing potential visitors or clients often see of your organisation may well be your online presence, it’s worth checking in on it now and again and being ready to give it a bit of a makeover when it needs it.

So, what can you do to ensure your website stays fresh?!

Inspiring Little Minds – How To Make Exciting, Child-Friendly Museum Spaces

hand painted image of children playing, by Lesley Harris of Little Bird Creative

Do you remember your first trip to a museum?

When Little Bird Emma was little, her grandparents lived in London and she was lucky enough to have fairly frequent visits to incredible places like The Natural History Museum, The V&A and The Science Museum. To this day, she has fond memories of those trips; marvelling at the exhibits on display and taking her time to ensure she hadn’t missed seeing a single thing! Which leads us to a question…

The Magic of Illustration – How Images Make A Difference

Illustration graphic of a paintbrush and pencil

Every day, we’re surrounded by illustration, whether we realise it or not! From hand-drawn pieces to digital art, a great illustration can tell you more about an organisation or event, help you make sense of tricky instructions and bring even the driest of subjects to life.