Masters Allen are on the hunt for a talented Web Developer to join our expanding team.
The successful candidate will join the web development team in our busy studio, working on a variety of projects, with focus on technical development. Exposure to ‘open source’ software such as Magento, Drupal or Joomla, plus experience with ecommerce software [...]

You may be aware of the very successful ‘Compare the Meerkat’ campaign, informing you of the confusion between two similar sounding sites. But were you aware of their fully functioning website that allows you to compare meerkats, watch meerkat videos and fully immerse yourself in the world of meerkats!

It hadn’t occurred to me that the [...]

It’s that time of year again, the festive season is upon us. For those of you with ‘typographic’ loving friends, family or colleagues, (mustn’t forget the secret santa) a solution is at hand! Below are a few items we have stumbled across that may appeal to the discerning graphic design lover or you may even [...]

Over recent years we’ve seen a shift in where businesses focus their marketing activities. Advertising spend online topped that of offline spend for the first time this year as companies are now fighting to find their space online, rather in traditional media.
So what do this mean for the typical business owner? Well they suddenly need [...]

January next year, the Royal Mail will be issuing a collection of stamps depicting 10 classic British album covers as shown below. The stamps will be uniquely shaped to accommodate a vinyl disc poking out of each record sleeve.

They are (clockwise from top left): Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell / Coldplay’s A Rush of Blood [...]

Masters Allen have been working with midlands based telecommunications company Daly Telecom on their rebrand.
Daly Telecom recognised the need to future-proof their business, viewing the situation as an opportunity to expand their client base and move into new markets.

It was clear that the name needed addressing first and foremost, whilst it may be familiar to [...]

A couple of weeks ago, whilst I was doing my weekly food run, I passed a promotional stand and had to double-take. There on the stand were a number of boxes proudly selling cupcakes. What attracted my eye and caused me to double-take was the title “4king cupcakes”. Now, I don’t know if it’s the [...]

The Apple logo has become one of the most widely recognised brands in the world. The apple graphic has transcended popular culture and has remained virtually unchanged the the last 30 years.
A recent interview with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, goes some way to explaining the thinking behind the apple and why [...]

Yes, Magento have done it again!
Infoworld recently held their annual BOSSIE awards and guess what, Magento have come out top. Well, it’s hardly surprising that they have. The software is moving forward in leaps and bounds. There have been over 1 million downloads worldwide and there are now over 1000 extensions that have been written, [...]

Its that age old problem, we’ve all been there. A deadline is looming, you’ve misplaced your Pantone swatch book and you can’t seem to find your trusty Rubik’s Cube. Well fear not, there is a solution and it’s called the Rubitone. This clever adaptation of the 80’s classic from Ignacio Pilotto is simply an ordinary [...]