by Keith Barker | Jul 11, 2022 | Blog, Design
In October 2021, I was approached by Liz Milsom, a local estate agent whose business, Liz Milsom Properties, was established in 2006. Liz felt her logo design, unchanged since she founded the business, was due for an update. Her business had grown and evolved over 15... 
by Keith Barker | May 2, 2022 | Blog, Design, Marketing
Before Christmas last year, I went to the Ashby Artisan Market for a few last-minute festive gifts. The market is a collection of small stalls set out in the car park of the local library, selling food, handmade crafts, nick-nacks – you know the sort of thing. And... 
by Keith Barker | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog
Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday, dear Keefomatic, …etc., etc. Today, Monday, 8th June 2020, marks the 5th anniversary of the start of my career as a freelancer. Cue candles, cake and all that jazz. I remember the day very well. After a few... 
by Keith Barker | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Design
As part of my ongoing marketing project with David Granger Architectural Design, I was asked to design signage and a new logo for the Old Cottage Hospital in Ashby de la Zouch. The building was being renovated to act as David Granger Design’s new home, with... by Keith Barker | Nov 2, 2015 | Blog, Design, Marketing
Customers are fussy, and are turned off by the smallest things. Take the design of your marketing materials. If your logo or advert makes you look a bit like a novice they won’t call you, no matter how much of an expert you are. Poor design makes you look... 