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A shift in perspective opens up a world of inspiration. This February, we visited the Canary Island of Fuerteventura to refuel our creative energy. The island’s vibe provided a stark contrast against our home of Leeds, UK.
Colour is so evocative; it’s an essential ingredient when building a brand or designing products. If we understand the role colour plays, we can leverage it to make better design decisions. That’s why we take close notice of upcoming colour trends.
As 2023 draws to a close once more, we naturally reminisce on the past twelve months. This year’s motto was “Think pink” because we wanted to embrace a young-at-heart spirit. Our studio has been in the pink of condition as we’ve entered our sixth year — where has the time gone?
We were excited to be commissioned to create artwork for Neville Street in Leeds. This honours the history, life and culture of the city. We delved into the past, present, and future culture, industrial heritage, music, nature, and the people of Leeds for this project.
We recently created a new illustration for the upcoming Wakefield Exchange (WX) site. We're so excited about this development, as it will feature creative business spaces and events. This will connect cultural organisations, entrepreneurs and students within the area.
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Kids grow up so fast… And so does the toy industry! Brands are challenged to keep up with families’ evolving needs and one trend has risen above all others – the undeniable importance of digital games. Today’s children are so-called “digital natives” and an upbringing without technology is no longer an option.
Picture this: you're attending another conference, surrounded by the who’s-who of the corporate world, listening to speaker after speaker. You begin to drift off and – before you know it – your attention span has taken an impromptu holiday…
At Buttercrumble, we’re committed to harnessing the power of design and illustration to help brands educate, engage and entertain their audiences. We achieve this through immersive illustration experiences and creative activations, adding a touch of magic!
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How to Channel Positive Vibes
As a designer it can be difficult when you lose your creative mojo or are working on a particularly challenging project but it's important not to let this hold you back! We've got some tips to help you channel positive vibes and motivate you to create your best piece yet.
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We have carefully crafted and written our story over the last few years. It’s now time to unveil The Brand Power Manifesto! We’re delighted to publish our debut book (with huge thanks to BIS Publishing). It’ll be released mid-May 2024. Watch this space!