Sutton Young

2018 Graphic Design Trend #11 – Tactile, Bespoke Print | In a world where we’re all bombarded by digital, sometimes it’s easy to switch off to online marketing. So nothing beats the tactile and impactful effect of print. We cut our teeth in this area, and we firmly believe there is still a place for small runs of special product brochures, invites, bu...

2018 Graphic Design Trend #06 – Modern Still Life | Intertwined with the trend towards real photography, modern still life is an intriguing style to look out for. Well composed collections of 3D objects – geometrical, abstract, or shot and then retouched – often with illustrations and type, create a great way to present products. It’s something...

2018 Graphic Design Trend #05 – Styles Crossing | As with illustrations on photos, styles crossing will be big in 2018. Two key factors have contributed to the sea of sameness that exists in advertising at the moment. Firstly, lazy designers copying big brands; think of Nike and Spotify’s use of duotones and gradients last year – two effects wh...

2018 Graphic Design Trend #04 – Illustrations on Photos | This current trend is inspired by Snapchat and Instagram, although its roots are found in the 60s and 70s where popular artwork often reflected the coming together of disco and psychedelia. This fun technique is useful when you need to bring feeling and dynamism to all types of images, working espec...