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Our goal is to share everything we learn in the business world, so you can level-up your brand to dizzying new heights.
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Creative Cringe: Packaging Design Edition
Dull packaging copy, uninspiring design, and, worst of all “I just don’t like it”.
Waking Up Motivated During A Lockdown
Struggling to get out of bed before midday? Getting addicted to the snooze button? We hear you!
How to Turn Infographics into Nudenotes
Infographics cut out a tonne of unnecessary research, which can otherwise get in the way of you just sitting down and creating some nudenotes.
nudenotes on Building a Brand
Hosted by The Futur's very own design and branding gurus, Ben Burns and Matthew Encina, this series documents every step of the process in an honest and insightful way.
NSC's Top 8 Articles of 2019
2019 is coming to a close, and 2020 is creeping closer round the corner.
Ten Principles of A Good Gift
There’s so much choice out there, and it's only getting more and more difficult to find ‘the perfect gift’.
How to Turn Instagram Carousels into Nudenotes
In just 10 slides our design and business heroes are pouring all their wisdom and knowledge, all in bite size chunks we scroll right through in a few seconds, then forget in just the same time.
Creative Cringe: Meeting Edition
You brought your laptop and a phone to a meeting… Seriously?
Amateurs Vs. Experts
Rookie or professional? I already know the answer: you’re an expert, a pro! But do you know what the difference is?
How to Defeat Creative Block
Do you often feel stumped? Have trouble coming up with ideas? You might call this Creative Block. But does it really exist?
Design for Small Business Owners
Forgive me, for I have sinned. Seven years ago, I thought Comic Sans was a good font.
How to Turn Books into Nudenotes
Read countless books, but can’t remember the content after reading it? I feel you. And I have a solution. #nudenotes!
#booknotes: Creative Strategy and the Business of Design
This is just a re-cap! To get the most of the book, get a copy yourself!
Nudenotes Lessons: A Beginners Guide
Want to know how to make awesome nudenotes (or sketchnotes), but don’t know where to start? Step this way, my friend, and join the nudenotes revolution.
15 Lessons Game of Thrones Can Teach Us About Branding
Looking back over the past eight seasons, we noticed, buried beneath the rubble of King’s Landing, something interesting and unexpected… Lessons in branding.
Game of Thrones x nudenotes
In celebration of the final season of Game of Thrones and ten years of amazing television, here’s a geeky series of nudenotes!
Deep Dive: Perceptual Mapping
This technique can be a tricky to master, but can be an effective tool to help you understand where your brand sits among the competition from your consumers’ perspective.
Features & Benefits
One of the most universal principles within design, marketing, and advertising. And a fundamental lesson for everyone.