How secure is your WordPress website?
Since WordPress now powers almost 27% of websites across the world, malicious attacks and security vulnerabilities are inevitable because not all business owners are fully aware how safe their site actually is. Countless companies have a WordPress website built by a design agency and not thought about the importance of…
Mere Bathrooms take the plunge with a new brochure design
Modern bathroom supplier get brochure design makeover. We teamed up with Mere Bathrooms to deliver a new printed brochure style for their Moda range of furniture and fittings. Mere Bathrooms is a major UK based distributor, with their headquarters based in the North West of England in Warrington. They provide a…
Get your kit on
With every new season comes a wave of new football kits. Some will take their place in the hall of fame, others won’t even be given a squad number. We decided to take a look at some of the best and worst that have been thrown up (sometimes almost literally),…
Why designing for charity means more than most
At Dawn we believe in the power of creativity to solve problems, it’s something that inspires us everyday. Collaborating with a charity gives us a fantastic opportunity to give something back. It strengthens our belief that intelligent and emotive design can make a hugely positive difference to people’s lives. A couple…
Total Eclipse of the sun
Here at Dawn we love all of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights, and for the first time in 99 years people around the world will witness a rare spectacular event – a solar eclipse. This occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun. The sun will grace the skies…
What is Branding?
Brand vs Branding Seems like a simple question but Brand and Branding can be a confusing thing to understand. Most people can name you a list full of ‘brands’ they know and love but when it comes to actually defining what a brand is, it’s not so easy. A simple…
Contemporary design in the heart of Manchester
Manchester is booming and there’s a need for your development to stand out more than ever before. We’ve been working with Kingsdean and Rowlinson to produce a brand identity for The Residence in Manchester. The new hoardings have gone up and tower over the city centre. The Residence as an exclusive development…
Design that is kept really simple sells
We’ve been saying it for years, but there’s clear proof that simple design works. As designers you’ll often hear us insisting less is more. You might even find yourself disagreeing with us when we advise to strip down your design. Or remove what we perceive as too much information. And…
Logos – the sincerest form of flattery?
Logos are everywhere. Some good, some bad. But it’s ultimately the brand that counts. But we’re not going there today are we? Today is just about these beautiful logos. After a recent sighting in Stockport of Instascran we couldn’t resist looking across the web to see which other beauties might…
Brand repositioning that’s more than skin deep
You may offer a great product and service but does your brand identity reflect this? If not, you’re existing customers could be getting confused by your brand. And of course, any new customers. Working with The Retreat Rooms in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, we experienced their service before we went about…