Lisa Penn

Lisa Penn is a Visual Communications Specialist with a background in user experience and psychology. She has held a variety of roles encompassing user experience creative strategist, architect and manager, where she has successfully bridged the gap between design, technology and development.

5 of the most common branding mistakes – and how you can avoid them

5 of the most common branding mistakes – and how you can avoid them 5 of the most common branding mistakes – and how you can avoid them

Branding is one of those things that, for many organisations, can seem simultaneously elusive and immediately identifiable. It’s the sometimes apparently intangible thing that can have a very tangible impact on your business’s prospects – so it really is crucial that you take it seriously. The power of branding – as well as the consequences […]

Your font choices matter more than you think

Your font choices matter more than you think Your font choices matter more than you think

You might expect our experts in business website design at PENNInk Productions to talk up the importance of attention to detail across your online presence, but we would be right to do so. In any case, many ‘small’ aspects of a brand’s website are far from small; consider, for example, the fonts you use on […]

Is it better for your brand to be a leader or a follower?

Is it better for your brand to be a leader or a follower? Is it better for your brand to be a leader or a follower?

There’s a lot to be said about what it takes for a brand to succeed online or offline, and it certainly comes down to much more than just a captivating logo or a snappy slogan. That’s because your organisation will also need to think carefully about how it positions itself in its market, relative to […]

Are stock photos an absolute ‘no-no’ in marketing?

Are stock photos an absolute ‘no-no’ in marketing? Are stock photos an absolute no-no in marketing

Stock images have developed a reputation as a bit of a ‘comic-book baddie’ in the marketing world; in other words, the use of them is treated in some circles as inherently heinous, and something that any self-respecting brand should avoid at all costs. Is this always entirely true, though? The reality is, for all of […]

3 latest design trends expected to shape 2022

3 latest design trends expected to shape 2022 3 latest design trends expected to shape 2022

Even those who aren’t running an online business should be in no doubt about the central role graphic design continues to play in all of our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped bring forth all manner of new graphic designs to impart important messages to the public – but there have also been many other […]

Your company blog needs attractive graphics, too

Your company blog needs attractive graphics, too Your company blog needs attractive graphics, too

Many online business owners don’t exactly spend much of their time thinking about the visual appeal of their blog, which might seem odd in a way. After all, if your brand’s website incorporates a blog at all, you are likely to already be investing significant time and money ensuring it is always flush with new, […]