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My Placement at Buttercrumble: Harry
My name is Harry Mabbs, I am a student at the University of Leeds studying Graphic and Communication Design. Not many people can say that their employer did the same course as them at the same University – but I can!
Buttercrumble Delivers Creative Workshops for Wakefield Council
We believe in the power of co-design and bringing people together through creativity. WordFest is a month-long festival celebrating words, running throughout May 2023, as part of Wakefield Council's annual festival programme.
We Visited a Paper Factory: G . F Smith
Let’s look inside the factory… The Buttercrumble team took a trip to Hull to explore the city and visit paper merchant, G . F Smith. It was a day filled with learning and discovery and we all came back to the studio feeling inspired and raring to go!
The Importance of Happy Design
Life’s tough enough without experiencing gloomy brands too! In their Lifestyle Trends report, WGSN identified that interior design will be increasingly geared towards harnessing the power of design to “energise the mind, body and soul” (2021) by elevating everyday moments and fostering joy.
The Who's Who of Creative File Types
It’s bamboozling trying to understand the variety of file types on offer! If you’re struggling to understand who’s who, and what’s what, and why it needs to be that way, have a read of this handy blog! We’ll run through everything you need to know about creative file types, in a friendly and simple way.
Here's Why a Physical Studio or Office Space is Still Important
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has changed. Many of us are working in silos, remotely, and away from our colleagues. However, this is hardly revolutionary for the creative industry! We are a hotchpotch of freelancers, collectives and agencies — flexible working is part of our DNA.
In this digital world, why is having a physical space still important?
This new beginning motivates us to reinvent ourselves, exercise our strengths, and remedy our foibles. I find this especially true of our young generation climbing social ladders and (literally) growing out of their former selves!