iStockphoto Slashes Prices by 50%

The stock photo site www.iStockphoto.com has reduced the price of half of its imagery by 50%. iStockphoto is by far the best stock photo site in our opinion, however, it has been quite pricey in the past compared to others. This huge reduction in price will be welcomed by its users and will no doubt […]

3D Printing for all from eBay Exact

The internet auction site eBay has raised the 3D printing stakes with the beta release of eBay Exact, an app that allows the customisation of 3D printed products, such as iPhone cases and Jewellery. Customers can choose from a selection of products made from a variety of materials, including plastics, wood and metals and then […]

A quick tip to keep track

Just a quick tip for our Print Resellers, if you place multiple orders with us then giving your order a number/name that you will recognise will make life much easier for you, this can be entered in the box shown below when placing your order and can consist of 10 digits that can be numbers […]

NeverWet (Waterproof anything!)

What an amazing product this is, NeverWet is a superhydrophobic spray-on coating that repels water, mud, ice and other liquids. It must have a million applications and we have some great ideas for it in the print sector. NeverWet is definitely a company to watch, they will make a fortune…

Huge Mural Turned Into Flip Book Style Animation

An Argentinian street artist by the name of Hyuro won a competition held by the creative community ‘ArtRebels’ (in cooperation with the Municipality of Copenhagen). Hyuro’s winning idea was created in May 2013 and took 2 weeks to complete. The piece is called “In/between” and spans the entire length of a 271 metre long wall.

Negative Space Logos

That empty space in and around a logo can be used to create an eye catching design that communicates the very essence of your business. We thought we’d share some of our favourites below, some are very clever so look carefully…   Guild Food Writers Logo

Do Consumers Still Prefer Paper?

Nobody can escape the fact that the digital world is well and truly upon us with millions of us now regularly using the likes of Facebook, Twitter and other social media networks for personal and business use. Most of us own at least one type of electronic device be it a laptop, smart phone, tablet […]

Win CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6

Win CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 (worth over £450)

Stationery Direct are excited to share with you our latest competition… Yes you can win CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 worth over £450, all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is… 1) Like/Follow/Connect with us on Facebook / Twitter / Google+ / LinkedIn 2) Share this competition page on any […]

Top 3 UK Graphic Design Forums

Graphic Design Forums are a great way to network with other people in the same industry as you. They provide a perfect platform for you to ask design-related questions, find advice on all aspects of freelancing/running your own business and tender for new work. They are a great place for you to obtain critique of […]

The Importance of a Good Logo

Logo Definition: ‘a design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products’ A strong company Logo can really make a Business stand out from the crowd. The UK definition of ‘logo’ is a ‘design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products’ so it’s worth making sure that such an important […]