When Microsoft graphic designer Vincent Connare saw Times New Roman used in a speech bubble for a cartoon dog named Rover, he felt it wasn’t the right choice for a casual, user-friendly tone, leading him to create Comic Sans—a typeface designed to be informal and fun. Choosing the right font is crucial. Selecting the right fonts can significantly impact the effectiveness of your message.

You may be an expert with a deep understanding and specialised insights in your field, but are you able to successfully convey your expertise to non-technical audiences? Many experts stumble. Let’s explore how experts can benefit from non-experts to bridge the communication gap and reach wider audiences.

How do you make your skills and insights stand out? Visual communication holds the key. It’s not just about making things look good; it’s about conveying information in a way that resonates with your audience, fosters understanding, and leaves a lasting impression. Let’s explore how investing in the power of visual communication can propel you professionally.

Around 10% of NZ adults experience dyslexia. These design considerations will help you in creating presentation experiences that are more usable, engaging and enjoyable for everyone.

Avoid these common design mistakes, and try these presentation design tips for a professional, engaging presentation

It's National Volunteer Week! A week that honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. I share the positive impact volunteering has had for me.

I experimented with three different AI-image generators to create an image of a New Zealand furseal/kekeno resting on a rock. Check out the results.

A good speech can often be made even better by the strategic use of visuals. Here’s 4 reasons why well-designed slides can be a powerful tool for enhancing the effectiveness of your presentation and improving audience engagement and understanding.

Te reo Māori uses macrons above vowels. It’s important to choose a compatible font. Here are some examples of Google fonts that support macrons and can be used for your next print project.

Custom photos, icons and illustrations are an opportunity to deliver your target audience a message meant to be remembered.

When you hear the name Florence Nightingale, you probably picture the ‘lady with the lamp’, an icon of nursing. But did you know, Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of data visualisations, enacting social change that saved countless lives?

Add visual interest to your next document or presentation design with a call-out box.