Author: paul

Typography is such a fundamental element of graphic design that we often don’t give it much thought. After all, we encounter it everywhere; on screens, billboards, and in newspapers and other printed materials. Yet the typeface you choose is an important communication tool. So how did the many different styles evolve? A collection or set of letters in a particular style is also known as a font, although technically the word font refers to aspects such as size, weighting, italics, and so on, rather than the actual design. Some famous examples of typeface include Helvetica, Arial, and Times New Roman.…

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Science Fiction is one of those genres that has never gone out of fashion. Ever since it began in the late 19th century with writers like HG Wells, Sci-Fi has become one of the most popular forms of fiction. It is not just about writing serious novels with scary tales of invading Martians or people doing amazing things in time machines, however; the theme has been expanded into various areas. Some, like Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, have mixed it with comedy. Others have sought to make it more family-friendly, with TV shows like Doctor Who making hiding behind the…

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Most people gush about grandma’s apple crumble or the smell of mum’s cooking, reminiscing about recipes their relatives used to make when they were children. But these delicious meals need not get lost in time, as making a family cookbook could keep these recipes safe – and loved – forever. Re-creating dishes you remember for your own kids, friends and family can be a very nostalgic process. The scent of spaghetti Bolognese bubbling away on the stove, or the feeling of buttery toffee getting stuck between your teeth can bring you back to your childhood, showing just how impactful food…

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