Relatable Design Co

I hope you've all had a lovely Christmas, a great start to the new year, and a chance to enjoy some relaxing summer days ☀️

As of today, I'm officially back at work. I've spent the last couple of days on admin, planning out already booked projects and preparing for the upcoming year. I've got a few spots left for February, so get in touch now if you need a new brand, website, or other graphic design work done.

For me, 2024 will be my 10th year living and working in New Zealand (not sure where the time has gone!). And for Relatable, I've got some new and exciting things planned for 2024. More on this soon!

Wishing us all a happy, healthy, and (more) peaceful 2024! 💫

A few weeks ago I got asked to be a panelist at the Creative Launchpad event Brunch by the Beach. My initial reaction was 'Most definitely NOT!' and I continued doing what I was doing before the email popped up. A few hours later I looked through my inbox again, read the email and thought 'No, thanks' and dived into another chunk of work. Half an hour later, I found myself reading the email again, twice. 'Mmh.' I read it once more and decided to go for a walk.

I've done a lot of things in my life but public speaking is definitely out of my comfort zone. I thought about the many things that could go wrong and all the reasons why I shouldn't do it when a quote popped into my head I had heard only a few days before. 'Do you know when you must do something? A, when you're afraid of it and B, when you can't stop thinking about it.' I had to admit to myself that both were the case. So I walked home, sat in front of my computer and replied.

I was super nervous for days before the event, but when I walked in that day, I told myself 'If there is only one person in that room I can help by talking about my own journey and experiences, that's all that counts'. It was a great day and an experience I wouldn't want to have missed. I talked to so many lovely and interesting people, felt inspired by listening to others, heard stories that reminded me of my own one not too long ago. And I hope that one person was in the room.

With the long weekend ahead, don't forget to turn off your appliances before leaving the office today 🖥️ ⌨️ 💻 🖨️ 🖱️ 📻 Why? Because switching off appliances can help the environment 💚 and save you money 💸

Devices still use power even in standby or sleep mode, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions from power generation. Turning them off completely can reduce our energy consumption and lower our carbon footprint 👣 Saving energy doesn't only help the environment though, it also lowers your electricity bill and reduces the amount of electronic waste we produce. Appliances that are left plugged in still experience wear and tear, and may need to be replaced sooner than necessary. By turning them off and flipping the switch on the power point (or unplugging them if there is no switch), we can extend their lifespan and reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfill (which saves you more money).

So there you have it ... A simple but effective way to reduce our impact on the environment, reduce waste and conserve resources 💪 Are you in?