The Scarlet Paw Print

Tech Survey Infographic

Nicola | The Scarlet Paw Print — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:52:12 +0000

Infographics (or Informational Graphics) are a very popular way of conveying a large amount of detailed information in a very easy to read format. It is true that a picture speaks a thousand words and in today’s market of information overload and graphical information is far more likely to be absorbed than textual. A common [...]

Choosing a business name

Nicola | The Scarlet Paw Print — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:32:52 +0000

Choosing the right name is possibly one of the hardest parts of starting any business, and its a decision you often have to make before you really know where you’re going. People often ask me the story behind The Scarlet Paw Print name so I thought I would share it with you and maybe provide [...]

Girl Geek, not Feminine Freak

Nicola | The Scarlet Paw Print — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:35:50 +0000

There seems to have been a rise in the popularity of girl geeks recently and I quite happily confess to being one of them! I am a web designer for a start which puts me right at the top of the list. I am also obsessed with my Apples (Mac, Powerbook, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, [...]

Working with a Designer

Nicola | The Scarlet Paw Print — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:46 +0000

A few months ago I put together an infographic on what happens when you work with me. It is obviously done a little tongue in cheek but to be honest it isn’t that far from the truth!

Why I Love Pinterest

Nicola | The Scarlet Paw Print — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:30 +0000

Whenever I begin research for a new web design project one of the first things I do is look for inspiration – and Pinterest is the place I head to first! If you’ve never heard of Pinterest then I suggest you head on over and have a look here. It is essentially an online notice [...]

The Importance of Colour

Nicola | The Scarlet Paw Print — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:46:41 +0000

If you were to ask me the key element between an amateur looking website and a professional website I would say colour. Not only because colour works so differently on screen than it does in print but also the colour you choose can have a strong psychological affect on your reader! One of my favourite [...]