Articles by Grafica by the Sea
Comics, Infographics, Illustration

Would you like a free copy of #Gumball Comics Issue 1?

We are very proud to have recently launched the first edition of our new #gumballcomics series! Issue #1 has a plastic…
Kerning, Typography, Graphic Design

When typography goes wrong... with apologies for the...

Thank you to Anna Clark, a Celebrant in Newcastle on Tyne for this timely reminder on Facebook as to why a designer's…
Creative crossover, Words and pictures

Comics and Graphic Design: A Shared Visual Language

“Comics = Poetry + Graphic Design”1 At first glance, comics and graphic design seem like different worlds. Comics…
Cartoons, Infographics, Graphic Design

Like Sunflowers, not all design and branding agencies are...

On a recent trip to Sam’s Sunflowers on Hayling Island, I was reminded that there are many different varieties of…
AI, Branding, Graphic Design

Why we don't use AI

I wanted to write an in-depth piece on my feelings about AI, ChatGPT, Gemini and all the other LLM (Large Language…
Cartoon, Shop local, Illustration, Wine merchant

Are they as ethical as they say? : A cartoon for a client...

This is a cartoon we created recently for our lovely client who has had her protected over-arching lease bought by the…
Get noticed, Graphic Design, Branded materials

Is Your Business Invisible?

By that, we mean 'do people in your target audience know you are there?'Here's a Handy Print Design Checklist for Small…