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July 29, 2012

Alternative Perspectives on Going Paperless: E-Waste, Dark Data and the Environmental Impact of…

Environmentalism and sustainability are part of the ethical zeitgeist in Western society, and a paradigm of our times is that digital communication and paperless interaction are better for the environment than the alternatives.  It’s not something we feel a great urge to stop and think about; not using paper in an instance when you

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July 28, 2012

Get Noticed: 5 Really Creative Business Card Designs

Business cards create both an instant and lasting impression.  A smart looking business card can speak volumes about who you are and what kind of business you like to do, and designed in the right way can convey a potent sense of character.  Simultaneously, a lack lustre business card can make you totally forgettable.  Your

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July 10, 2012

Chic + Unique by Swash & Fold

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Well we challenge anyone to behold these orders of service and say they are not beautiful! Swash & Fold, a boutique design agency, were asked to produce some orders of service for Lisa & John, the brief was simple “summery and laid-back”. Now we’re sure

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July 6, 2012

Emile Heskey

How thrilled were the team here at Purely Digital when we spotted the gorgeous and talented Emile Heskey sporting a great fashion accessory. Here he is modelling one of our own printed creations – a pass to the Amber Lounge Fashion Show in Monaco. And I think we can all agree he wears it well.

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July 4, 2012

Printing Techniques That Increase Brand Consistency

A brand logo is the epitome of a visual company image. A successful logo will be implemented in the mind of the customer and create an awareness of the product and familiarity with the service offered. Creating brand consistency is an important method of bringing in a higher volume of sales and is very useful

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July 2, 2012

Print On Demand Solutions For Self-Employed Entrepreneurs

For self-employed workers in business, the ability to print a small number of products without incurring unnecessary costs is a key method of saving money at the start of a venture and bringing in more profit as interest rises among potential customers. New technology developments within the industry of digital printing services means that a

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June 9, 2012

Make The Most Out Of A Business Card

Business cards can be difficult to get right. At a networking event, a person can receive so many business cards which all look exactly the same as the next, so it is important to make yours stand out from the crowd and to get your business card out for everyone to see. A great idea

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June 8, 2012

Take Care Of Your Work By Laminating It

Once a piece of work is completed after lots of careful thought, research and planning, it can feel like a huge weight has been lifted from the creator. If the document gets spoilt by rain, creasing or general wear and tear, it can be heartbreaking! Laminating work is a great way of preserving it for

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April 18, 2012

Charity Calendars

Charity calendars are a particular way of raising money for worthy causes that has grown in popularity considerably over the last few years so that there are now innumerable calendars to choose from if you want to support a charity or cause.  The idea has become popular as it is a money raising scheme that

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April 18, 2012

Advertise Your Event

If you have an event organised then you will know that you need to raise your profile and make people aware of your event and make sure that your target audience get the message.  Whether you are organising a jumble sale, school fair or corporate event advertising can make a considerable difference and be crucial

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March 30, 2012

Boost Your Brand With Environmentally Sound Products

Making use of environmentally sound products such as paper and card that have been approved by the FSC®, or Forest Stewardship Council®, can have a rather beneficial impact on the image and success of your company or brand. The majority of people like to be environmentally friendly and so if they see that your

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March 29, 2012

The printing press: An idea that wont die out

The printing press was invented in 1440 by German inventor Johannes Guttenberg, and his version of the press has been the principal method of standard printing since then until the very end of the twentieth century. The printing press worked by transferring letters and images by contact with inked surfaces onto a sheet of paper

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