Journal

Graphic design is an ever evolving field, with new trends appearing – and disappearing – quicker than ever before. With the constant arrival of new tools with new features, this is only accelerating. In this article we will look at eight trends that we expect to be front and centre in 2024.

Out of Place Studio have partnered with the Natural History Museum to create a new visual identity for the National Education Nature Park, a scheme that empowers children and young people to make a positive difference to both their own and nature’s future.

In this article, we delve into the art of creating accessible brands that not only captivate but also empower third sector clients. We explore how tackling inclusive branding through colour, text, tone of voice, and imagery can be a game-changer in the pursuit of social impact and meaningful change.

Every designer or agency understands that a significant portion of their finest work remains confined to the realm of concepts. Behind every successful brand identity lies a story of creative exploration and innovation that often goes unseen by the public eye. Concepts that were meticulously crafted, refined, and passionately presented, only to find themselves cast aside in favour of another direction. 

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are due to be updated in August, bringing with them six key new web standards, which websites claiming to be accessible will need to adhere to. 

Matt recently was appointed as a board member of the ISTD and delivered an online presentation about our design work and his archive.

Out of Place will present a website masterclass workshop for Bradford-based arts and culture organisations on 6th June. The three hour workshop, taking place at Kala Sangam, is part of Bradford Producing Hub’s Promote programme.

Out of Place have been appointed to work with the Natural History Museum alongside the Department for Education and Royal Horticultural Society to develop a brand identity for an ambitious and groundbreaking nature project.

Our design director Matt Lamont's extensive archive has become renowned across the globe and as part of his knowledge and ongoing archiving at designreviewed.com he was asked to speak to the Visual Communication students at Arts University Bournemouth

Out of Place are delighted to have been awarded the contract to deliver a city-wide what's on website for our home city of Bradford.

Out of Place were pleased to facilitate the launch of a new website and brand for Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) in October.

In normal circumstances, branding a pawnbroker shop would sit firmly in the 'thanks but no thanks' job pile. But when it's for a play, set in Bradford, by Kirsty Taylor, that's a different story.