News & Insights
Reeds joins Carlisle United as Official Design Partner.
We are delighted to announce our appointment as the Official Design Partner of Carlisle United Football Club for 2025.As the club’s official Design Partner, we will oversee brand design, ensuring a high-quality and consistent presence across all club signage, print, and digital channels.
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10 Creative Website Experiences to Spark Your Next Web Design in 2025
When it comes to creative web design, striking the right balance between flair and functionality can feel like walking a tightrope. On one hand, you want your website to be memorable, unique, and full of personality. On the other, sticking to certain design patterns ensures your layout is intuitive and easy to navigate.
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60 best free fonts for designers in 2025
Discover the 60 best free fonts for graphic designers and website designers in 2025, carefully curated by Reeds to elevate your creative projects.
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How to Set Up Your Document for Brochure Printing: A Complete Guide
Your brochure is more than a visual representation of your brand—it's a tactile, physical experience. Getting the technical aspects right ensures your design looks as good in print as it does on screen. From bleed and margins to ink density and luxurious finishing touches, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to prep your brochure for flawless printing.
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Pantone colour of the year 2025 Mocha Mousse
Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025, Mocha Mousse (17-1230), is a soft brown shade that exudes warmth and sophistication.
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What Is Lorem Ipsum and Why Is It Used?
If you've ever dabbled in graphic design, web development, or publishing, you’ve probably encountered the mysterious "Lorem ipsum" text. This seemingly nonsensical Latin-ish jumble is more than just random filler—it has a long history and a purposeful role in design. In this blog, we’ll unravel what Lorem ipsum is, its origins, and why it continues to be a staple in creative industries.
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A New Era of Independent Excellence
We’re excited to announce that Reeds is now trading independently after a successful management buyout from H&H Group. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of an inspiring new chapter, one that strengthens our dedication to delivering exceptional quality and expertise for our clients.
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Brochure Design Trends for 2024: How to Make Your Print Materials Stand Out
In the digital age, print materials like brochures remain a powerful tool for brands seeking to make a lasting impact. The tactile experience, the vibrant colours, and the way well-designed brochures can captivate attention make them an invaluable asset for marketing. But how do you ensure your brochures stand out in 2024? The answer lies in embracing emerging design trends that combine…
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Transforming Interiors: Reeds’ Signage Team Attend Specialist Digital Wall Covering Training Day with Papergraphics
At Reeds, we continually strive to advance our skills and services to better meet the evolving needs of our clients. Members of our signage team—Andy, Marco, and Marc—recently participated in a training day for Digimura interior wallcovering installation. This training was hosted by industry leading expert, Barry Dellow at the Papergraphics headquarters in Crawley.
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Our Journey Towards Greener Printing Practices
This week marked a significant change in our print manufacturing process at Reeds. We officially decommissioned our Fujifilm plate processing machine—a dependable aide in our production line for many years. While it was bittersweet to bid farewell, this change is a leap forward in improving our operational efficiencies and, more importantly, in significantly reducing our environmental impact.
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Branding Basics: Why is Branding Important?
Your brand is much more than a name or a logo; it's the heart and soul of your business, it's what sets you apart from competitors. Let's delve into the importance of branding and explore the key steps to define your brand effectively. Your Brand Identity is More Than Just a LogoThink of your brand identity as your business's unique personality – it's the vibe, the feelings, and the distinctive…
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Dawn's Charity Day at Eden Animal Rescue
Dawn Woods, Print Finishing Assistant at our Print Facility in Penrith, recently took a Charity Day to volunteer at the Eden Animal Rescue Centre, spending her day caring for the cats at the shelter.
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