OLS Blog

Platform Update: January

Snapchat is entering the AR fray, while TikTok has brought out a handy free guide to help brands get the most out of their advertising on the platform. And Pinterest has done some research into male shopping habits on their platform, which is well worth a read.

Design

Calligraphy in Design 2: crazy over calligraphy

In the second part of our Calligraphy in Design series, our Senior Graphic Designer – and typography fan – Paola Ferreyra explores some of the different styles of calligraphy and showcases the artists who have mastered the style.

Social

Platform Update: December

TikTok is testing a repost option, while Insta now has embedded profiles along with customised stickers. Facebook has added some new elements to Creator Studio, including a post preview, and Pinterest has shared new research into the shopping habits of Gen Z.

Spotlight

Spotlight: Designer

Here’s the latest in our Spotlight series, where we delve a little deeper into the roles of the amazing people in our business. Next up is Toby, one of our talented designers, and a master of illustration. He talks about life at The Online Studio, how he finds design inspiration, and reveals his favourite projects to work on.

Social

Platform Update: November

Another month, another bucketful of innovations from our favourite social media platforms. From new ways for brands to get in front of – and speak directly to – new audiences, to measures that can help users manage their screen time, we’ve rounded up the biggest developments of the last few weeks.

Social

Platform Update: October

Social media platforms have been launching lots of new tools and features in 2021, changing the way brands and consumers interact with their platforms. We’ve collated the most important ones over the past month or so. Keep reading to find out what they are and how they might benefit you and your brand.

Spotlight

Spotlight: Project Manager

Being a Project Manager at The Online Studio means we manage all comms with the clients and ensure that they feel super-comfortable with the process, they get beautiful content in time for their launch date and that they know that we are the experts right the way through.

Social

What’s new with TikTok, and how can your brand take advantage?

TikTok only launched for iOS and Android in most markets outside of mainland China in 2017, but already the platform boasts over a billion active users and has built a committed community of content creators, making brilliantly unique, engaging content.

Design

Typography, lettering and calligraphy: what’s the difference and when to use them

In the first of our series on tricks of the trade from the world of calligraphy and design, we unpack some of the basics around lettering, calligraphy and type. We explain some of the terms and the differences between each one, and suggest when you might use each one.

Case Studies

Dr. Oetker Christmas Baking

A fun challenge to turn existing text animations into something more awesome.

Platform Update: January

Calligraphy in Design 2: crazy over calligraphy

Platform Update: December

Spotlight: Designer

Platform Update: November

Platform Update: October

Spotlight: Project Manager

What’s new with TikTok, and how can your brand take advantage?

Typography, lettering and calligraphy: what’s the difference and when to use them

Dr. Oetker Christmas Baking

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