Author Archives: Dan Branton

Dan says ‘Keep it legible people’

Some call it a designers eye, others call it being a grumpy old man, either way it’s time to get something off my chest! I see these signs all over Herts, Beds and Bucks and they’re slowly but surely driving … Continue reading

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Creativity is all around

It might be an age thing, but the older I get the more I admire intuitive and creative product design. Having followed a career in design for paper and screen my focus has always been 2 dimensional. The issues that … Continue reading

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Dan says ‘keep it simple’

What can I say – the typography and layout on these posters for the new Coen brothers remake of True Grit is spot on. It’s a wonderful example of how something as clichéd and overused as a wanted poster can … Continue reading

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On yer bike

While researching for a new mountain bike I came across this range of bicycles designed and distributed by Felt Bicycles. Not sure how practical it would be (or how ridiculous I’d look popping down the shops for my morning paper) … Continue reading

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The Future’s Bright, The Future’s Orange (and Purple)

As any parent of young children will know, weekends often begin very early in the morning. Early on Sunday I was watching my 4 year old daughter Evie play with her toys when she noticed me sketching some ideas for … Continue reading

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