Brightspark Creative

29/06/2018

Brightspark is now 11 years old! Can’t quite believe it. Only feels about 10.5 years at most. Big, meaty thanks to all my clients, big and small. https://t.co/hRennFeCB0

Freelance graphic and web designer based in Whitstable, Kent. Specialising in brand identity.

09/05/2018

The future of ecommerce is (almost) here. Ecommerce beta: coming soon https://t.co/p4XtPFE2kY

Ecommerce, meet complete design freedom. Visually design, build and grow online stores on a totally new, complete ecommerce platform. You’ve never seen ecommerce websites like this. Join the beta and get first access to Webflow Ecommerce.

25/04/2018

Wow, thanks Helen! https://t.co/NmdeUfVZsc

“ is just the best designer ever! check these bad boys out! I just love them. If you need a designer for a project, don't hesitate to use David, he is an absolute gem! Totally professional, fast turnaround as per your requirements, I won't use anyone else 😀”

09/02/2018

Do I know any UK based Powerpoint experts?

15/01/2018

Not a huge fan of the online redesign. Far too much red. Just too aggressive. Mind you, suits the age of Trump. Imagine I will get used to it.

14/01/2018

Some local gems from East Kent here too, look forward to seeing this exhibition later in the year https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/jan/13/the-great-british-seaside-in-pictures

02/01/2018

Retweeted Logo Geek® ():

I find it fascinating to see how much the golden ratio is used in well known logo designs... I’m certainly going to start doing a second version of any design applying the ratio for comparison... https://t.co/GjIpFN74J9

29/11/2017

Retweeted Marketing Matters ():

When you’ve just seen preview of new by 😁 https://t.co/HAjnq7C0r0

“When you’ve just seen preview of new by 😁 https://t.co/HAjnq7C0r0”

14/11/2017

Photo of a gift just received from a happy client! It’s the wine and the balloon, not the Mac. They aren’t that happy. Thanks very much . Much appreciated! https://t.co/HRvNWJaBYe

“Photo of a gift just received from a happy client! It’s the wine and the balloon, not the Mac. They aren’t that happy. Thanks very much . Much appreciated!”

13/11/2017

Some good points but I'm a little tired of the term 'storytelling' https://t.co/kY4eKXIx0l

Leading experts reveal how to bring your stories to visual life.

30/10/2017

Three Design Trends, November 2017 https://t.co/SmapBdyxjb via

If you're a fan of this monthly design trends series, there's a strong possibility you've seen a trend or two that you just didn't like. And that's OK. This month, each of the three trends should be design conversation starters. While the visuals look cool, are they readable and usable? (Questions e...

23/10/2017

Cover stories: beautiful book-jacket designs – in pictures https://t.co/tzqR2QnTbr

A new collection of classic illustrations highlights the timeless appeal of dust jackets

20/10/2017

https://www.boredpanda.com/people-matching-artworks-stefan-draschan/

Most of us were bored at some museum at least once in our lives - except this guy! France-based photographer Stefan Draschan always keeps himself entertained at art galleries by creating his own art projects. One of those projects is “People matching artworks”. Although at first Draschan’s images se...

22/09/2017

Great to see something so different. Bureau Cool on its unpredictable and playful approach to web design https://t.co/kLZanhRpVW

Designer and developer Ben Wegscheider founded "Bureau Cool":https://bureau.cool/ #!/, a design studio focussed on animation and interaction in 2016, and in a short space of time has managed to build up an impressive portfolio. Bureau Cool label themselves as a studio that “brings together aesthetics...

12/09/2017

Shame I didn't get a picture when I saw Sleeping Beckham in the National Portrait Gallery http://www.boredpanda.com/museum-lookalikes-gallery-doppelgangers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=BPFacebook

Do you find classic art a bit hard to relate to? So do we, but that could easily change with a find like the one these guys stumbled upon when they uncovered their identical doppelgangers in old paintings!

08/09/2017

Can Graphic Design Save Your Life? review – thrills, pills and big pharma https://t.co/42hJ9ZAlax

This hard-hitting exhibition explores the impact of graphic design in health and pharmaceuticals as companies seek to educate, save lives, and sell their wares

01/09/2017

The Best Design Bookstores. I'm not near any of them. Sad face. https://t.co/2CROuSpkgF via

From an international zine shop in Shanghai to New York's iconic bookstore for designers, here's our list of the top design-oriented bookstores.

28/08/2017

Completely agree. Worked in offices for 10 years. Now been working remotely for over 10. Productivity, focus, collaboration; remote wins. https://t.co/OsCIugBtBA

“Been quite a year for Velocity! In this update, I look at remote working, bloated agencies and more. https://t.co/5fR60wSJkg”

25/08/2017

The 25 greatest animated music videos https://t.co/S2IbdMNB5H

Animation and music videos go hand in hand. Here's a selection of 25 of the best animated videos – plus a few that didn't quite make the cut.

17/08/2017

Very cool - dad who turns his kids' pictures into anime http://www.trillmag.com/21052/art/artist-turns-sons-doodles-amazing-anime-drawings/

Impressive.

03/08/2017

Woah. Intense. https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/31-july-6-august-2017/charming-baker-designs-dark-sinister-covers-roald-dahls-adult-short-stories/

Penguin has republished Roald Dahl’s series of short stories for adults, with an entirely different visual style from the author’s children’s books.

02/08/2017

Went to Dreamland for the first time in a while last weekend and it's looking great after a much needed refresh. Hope they make it work. https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/31-july-6-august-2017/studio-moross-creates-weird-fun-relaunch-campaign-dreamland-margate/

The London-based studio has redesigned the visuals for the amusement park, which aim to feel “fresh, modern and eye-catching” for people of all ages.

02/08/2017

Secrets of the Book Designer: Collaboration is Key https://t.co/LfkFQHg5m1 via

18/07/2017

Luckily my social media strategy involves producing more content about stamps...

GBH has designed the stamps, which feature 10 of the most famous public buildings from the last two decades, including Zaha Hadid’s London Aquatics Centre.

15/07/2017

Darcy Pattinson has written a non-fiction picture book which looks to deal with the topical issue of fake news. Set in 1937, The Nantucket Sea...

12/07/2017

Congratulations to one of my clients, who turn one this month! https://t.co/mRYBCCDLlo

This month Echo Geo celebrates its 1st birthday! We’ve had a great start and, against a challenging backdrop we are now moving the company out of "start-up" towards a competitive and sustainable business. A BIG THANKS to our clients, collaboration partners and to the team. I hope the next 12 months…

11/07/2017

Anthony Gormley installing a sculpture in Margate - sounds interesting, I'll never tire of the view from the Turner http://www.kentlive.news/turner-contemporary-want-to-build-a-sculpture-off-margate-beach-that-will-remain-submerged-in-water/story-30421580-detail/story.html?utm_content=buffer7ca07&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

A dramatic life-sized structure by contemporary artist Antony Gormley is set for installation at Fulsam Rock in Margate after planning permission was granted last week. The cast iron structure of a...

11/07/2017

This is amazing - a digital colourist who is restoring historical photographs with colour. https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/10154875262277217/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

03/06/2017

We do Phoshop too http://www.boredpanda.com/korean-photoshop-trolls/?llid=mNrBA&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liquidsocial

Do you have a picture that you want Photoshopping, but lack the requisite skills to do it yourself? Well, you could ask James Fridman to help you out, but if you live in East Asia then you might want to hit up these Korean guys instead.

01/06/2017

Chap sucks At Photoshop, spends 10 years mastering Microsoft Paint to illustrate his book https://t.co/l3iyFa6znu via

Turns out, sometimes our resistance to learn something new and master a new skill can lead to something pretty amazing. Pat Hines, who couldn't be bothered to learn Photoshop and illustrated his ebook using good old Microsoft Paint, is the proof. I suck at Photoshop and other programs, and have work...