Journal

In 2022 we witnessed 2 hit shows on Netflix, firstly Stranger Things that has given Kate Bush’s song ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ a new lease of life. The second is the huge hit series Wednesday and that awkward dance scene that almost broke the internet, The Cramps, Goo Goo Muck song. TiKToc creators seemed more interested in performing Wednesday’s dance to the tune of Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary.”

An unconventional shade for an unconventional time

Pantone’s Color of The Year, Viva Magenta 18-750, vibrates with vim and vigor. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength. Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.

The future is electric. This we’ve known for a while. One thing that can be certain is manufacturers are pushing the design more than ever, which is a good thing. Take cars for example, they seem to have lagged behind when it comes to modern design, for years we've been teased with numerous exciting concepts that have never been seen on the roads.

Niki Cotton is the VCA resident artist, her large work dominates around studio, bringing a huge amount of energy and positivity into the spaces. Niki has recently been commissioned to illustration as 78 deck Tarot Card deck called Rebel Heart Tarot, working with the popular author and 'Queen of Tarot' Alice Grist.

The world's most influential architecture, interiors and design magazine, Deezen has just published the top 10 cabins of 2022, offering a rare dose of escapism, you should check them out..

Periods for Periods is an initiative campaigning for free menstrual products in schools. According to the group, one in five teens can’t afford period products and a further one in seven have missed school due to a lack of period supplies.

Niki Cotton is a contemporary artist living in North Wales. Niki is also the VCA resident artists, her large work dominates the corridor walls in the studio, bringing a huge amount of energy and positivity into the building. Her energy is addictive, she's a ray of light every morning with her beach 'Breathe' videos on social media.

Let’s talk business cards, something quite simple, yet so many people get it so wrong and miss the point. We hand them out face to face, the first introduction, a statement of you and the company you represent. Yet, we see it so many times, people apologising as they hand you their card, making excuses for the company that they are representing. Not a good start...