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So, we’ve done the brand strategy workshop, completed the brand development process, and come out the other end with a highly polished brand identity. Now it’s time for your brand toolkit! Included in the toolkit will be a set of logo file types to keep your brand in good working order. You see, whether it’s… Continue reading Logo file types (.wtf)

No problem. We work with many companies doing just that. Partnering with a design agency like us that specialises in financial reporting can help you achieve your reporting deadline with confidence. At Twelve creative we’ll work with you to plan and schedule every aspect of your report design. From there our expert design team will… Continue reading So, you want to release your full glossy annual report on the same day as reporting your full year results?

What could be more important than how (and why) your business generates value? Not only economic value, but intellectual, social and environmental value. Expressing your value creation process through infographics can help communicate this integral function of your business to both internal and external stakeholders. What is a value creation diagram? A value creation diagram… Continue reading Why does my organisation need a value creation diagram?

Pantone 17-5104 is described by the colour company as “solid and dependable”, akin to pebbles on the beach, or weathered natural elements that have stood the test of time, while Pantone 13-0647 is described as “sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power”. It’s a classic combo. According to Pantone’s Leatrice Eiseman,… Continue reading Pantone’s colour(s) of the year 2021

Note: if you’re running Adobe Acrobat 2023 or later, check out our updated post. During the design process you’ll probably want communicate a few changes to the designer. There are a number of ways to do this, but the simplest and most accurate method is to use the PDF mark-up tools. The PDF mark-up tools… Continue reading Annotate like a boss with PDF mark-up tools

Be recognised for telling your organisation’s story about the past year – The Australasian Reporting Awards are currently open for entries. To enter or find out more, visit: www.arawards.com.au

The abolition of the em dash, recommending numerals for “2 and above”, and gender-neutral ship pronouns – as detail obsessed creatives, we’re excited to see the release of the updated Australian Governmental Style Manual. More here: www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/01/out-of-control-australia-has-a-new-style-manual-but-not-everyone-is-happy Image courtesy of the Australian Government Digital Transformation Agency  

If Australia is to avoid a second outbreak of coronavirus infections after lockdowns ease, experts have identified the following key focus areas: improvements in communication personal protective equipment training initial infection responses and social distancing (Source: www.theguardian.com). There are higher authorities when it comes to PPE training, infection response and social distancing, but improvements in… Continue reading Corporate comms to combat coronavirus

With the current pandemic damaging global financial markets and leaders preparing for recession, the importance of communicating the impacts COVID-19 has had to your businesses and how you have responded is paramount to investors and other stakeholders. The AASB has released a report to all financial report preparers and audit practitioners with advice for how… Continue reading Far reaching impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on financial reports

As Australia’s bushfire crisis continues, public pressure is growing on the Commonwealth Government regarding its response to the climate change debate. It is becoming increasingly evident that this change in public sentiment will mean attention is also turned towards the business sector, and what individual organisations are doing to mitigate their climate impacts. Considering this,… Continue reading Climate change – the broader impacts from the bushfire crisis