Great Design for Business Growth

In our previous blogs we have been discussing the importance of great graphic design for business growth. In this blog we have the pleasure of featuring an interview with Shropshire based graphics designer, Matthew Mills, of Mills Graphics Design:-

Q1. What originally made you want to become a graphics designer?

If you ask my mother, she would say I have always liked colouring in and that if asked what I do today, she would say I colour in for a profession.  For myself, the main inspiration for becoming a designer was based on the McLaren 1998 formula one car. The design was clean, simple and stylish and still looks good today.

Q2.What makes great design?

Unfortunately, the answer to the riddle of ‘what makes a design great’ isn’t a simple or straightforward formula that you can apply to every design. But I do believe in simple messaging and clean, clear design that stands out. With regard to logos, they should be simple and clear memory hooks. Nothing more, nothing less.

Q3. How do you describe your approach to design and what do you strive for in your design?

My first approach with all design briefs is research. Find out about the sector, what is good design, what is poor design, who are the market leaders, etc. Understanding the client too, as they (hopefully) understand their sector better than me. Question everything, as sometimes it good to offer a different opinion and make the client question their product or service. All good design requires a firm foundation from which you can build upon.

Q4 Who or what has had the biggest effect on your way of thinking?

A creative brief we had at University from JKR London. (Jones Knowles and Richie) The brief required us to question a brand and make it stand out more. This is something that had an influence on how I have approached briefs since.

Q5. What brands do you most admire and how do they influence your work?

Back in 1997, I picked up a brochure from BMW. It was when they started to introduce the sharper look to their cars. I liked at the time the simplicity of the design, they had used shading and embossing to get the effect. It made a lasting impression. And that what I look for in brands.  A lasting impression.

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