Guides & Templates

AI vs .AI Files: Why Your Printer Isn’t Asking for Artificial Intelligence

Adobe Illustrator

A recent phone call reminded us that “AI” can mean very different things to different people. The caller thought her printer was asking for artwork generated by Artificial Intelligence. In reality, the printer was simply requesting the original Adobe Illustrator (.ai) file. It gave us a smile—but it also reminded us how easily the two can be confused today. More importantly, it highlights an increasingly common challenge: knowing the difference between AI-generated artwork and artwork that is actually ready for …

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Brand Audit: Essential Questions

  Seeing Your Brand Clearly A brand audit holds up a mirror. It reveals how your brand is really performing —not how you hope it is performing. Against your goals. Against your competitors. And in the minds of your customers. There is no cookie-cutter method. But every strong audit should help you: Identify strengths and weaknesses Reveal gaps and inconsistencies Understand your place in the market Prioritise what matters most Objectivity creates clarity. The closer you are to your brand, …

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The JAB Framework

  Branding Begins With Clarity At JAB Design, branding is not decoration — it is definition. Our framework helps organisations clarify purpose, positioning and audience before any visual design begins. By establishing strategic direction first, every design decision becomes intentional — building identities that are relevant, consistent and built to last. Clarity first. Strategy next. Design follows. Our Belief Branding rarely fails because of poor design. It fails when design begins before the right questions have been answered. When strategy …

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How to Brief Your Creative Agency

  Great Creative Begins with a Great Brief Imagine asking a chef to prepare a new dish without a recipe. A recipe provides direction. It outlines the ingredients, the method, the desired outcome — and just as importantly, what the finished dish should not become. A recipe for chocolate pie shouldn’t somehow end up as chocolate cupcakes. 🙇🏻‍♂️ Similarly, the lack of a good creative brief is the recipe for a marketing disaster. Many companies are guilty of not briefing …

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How to Create an Eye-Catching Infographic

  From Data to Decisions Infographics have evolved from “pretty charts” into powerful visual storytelling tools. In a world where attention spans are shrinking, a well-designed infographic can break down complex ideas, drive engagement, and position your brand as an authority. But effective infographics are not built with bright colours and icons alone. They combine clarity, strategy and creativity to communicate information quickly, accurately and memorably. Here’s how to design infographics that do not just attract attention — they make …

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