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The FREE creative colour tools that will transform your confidence with colour
28.07.26 | The FREE creative colour tools that will transform your confidence with colour
Colour is one of the most considered parts of the design process & some may say the part that makes the most impact on the success of a piece. This is why we have curated […]
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The best free social media tools for growing your creative brand
14.07.26 | The best free social media tools for growing your creative brand
Saving time on admin & marketing tasks is so crucial when you are building a creative business, so we have found the most recommended social media tools to help cut that time down. Whether you […]
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The top FREE networking tools every creative should know
07.07.26 | The top FREE networking tools every creative should know
The most recommended FREE networking tools for creatives. Community is at the heart of every creative journey, which is why we’ve carefully curated some of the best free networking platforms specifically for creative professionals. Whether […]
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The best free design programs in 2026
30.06.26 | The best free design programs in 2026
The most recommended FREE design programs! Whether you’re looking for a new photography, video or design editor or just looking to expand your creative skills, we’ve got you covered with this list of free software. […]
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The best free planning tool for creatives
23.06.26 | The best free planning tool for creatives
Over the years we’ve scoured the internet to find an online planning tool that not only fit our needs for our busy studio but was also visually appealing, intuitive & aimed at creatives. Milanote is […]
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The Loneliest Colour of The Year For 2026
18.06.26 | The Loneliest Colour of The Year For 2026
Did you know that for the past three years Sherwin Williams have released a ‘loneliest colour of the year’? Turning the usual concept of a ‘colour of the year’ upside down, this chosen colour “is […]
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How to find the email address of any Art Director
11.06.26 | How to find the email address of any Art Director
This is one of our most provided tips in Rachael’s 1:1 Creative Coaching & it might shock you how easy it actually is. Two easy to use tools & your off!   BE PREPARED: To […]
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Rachael Taylor wins 71 copyright cases
09.06.26 | Rachael Taylor wins 71 copyright cases
Life & work continues to teach me how hard it can be at times but it has also taught me how incredibly strong I am & despite all this I’ll never stop looking for the […]
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The Surface Pattern Design Online Courses Boom Is Giving Me the Ick
05.06.26 | The Surface Pattern Design Online Courses Boom Is Giving Me the Ick
It feels like so many people are launching surface pattern design courses right now & if I’m honest? Some of it is giving me the ick.   This article was originally published on Substack which […]
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The best free mock-up sites for designers
04.06.26 | The best free mock-up sites for designers
Today we’re sharing the most recommended free mock-ups resources for designers. We have included sites that also have purchasable mock-ups, but all sites have free options. We also always recommend checking licensing permissions. If you […]
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Why you cannot freely use designs you find online
27.05.26 | Why you cannot freely use designs you find online
In a lot of recent copyright cases, (Rachael’s & her peers) the most common reason for infringement that we’ve heard is that they “thought the design was free to use since it was online”. Most […]
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Changing 10–20% of a design does not avoid copyright infringement
14.05.26 | Changing 10–20% of a design does not avoid copyright infringement
As we see more & more art of surface pattern designers being copied & stolen with the excuse that is has been “significantly changed”, we want to share this important info from our friends at […]
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When Replacing Bedroom Floors Actually Saves Money
14.05.26 | When Replacing Bedroom Floors Actually Saves Money
A bedroom floor takes a specific kind of wear. Not the heavy traffic of a hallway or the damp exposure of a kitchen, but something more sustained. Feet crossing the same path each morning, furniture […]
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