Every guide on Black Dog Design follows a set of principles that keeps the information accurate, practical and easy to follow. This page sets out how topics are chosen, how content is prepared and how corrections are made.
Choosing what to write about
Topics come from the questions people ask about graphic design and branding. A reader wants to understand visual identity, learn how type affects readability or grasp what a brand guideline does. The editorial team selects subjects that answer those questions without assuming prior knowledge.
Researching a guide
Each article draws on public reference works, official sites of public bodies and recognised organisations in the field of design. Where possible, a fact is checked against more than one source. Technical terms are explained the first time they appear. Sources are listed at the end of an article as further reading, so a reader who wants to go deeper knows where to look next.
Writing for clarity
Guides are written in plain language. Jargon is either avoided or explained. No article promises results, guarantees outcomes or exaggerates what a technique can do. The aim is to give you the information you need to make your own decisions, not to persuade you toward one.
Independence
Nothing on this portal is paid placement. No ranking is sponsored, and nothing is sold to the reader. The editorial team decides what is published and how it is presented. The portal exists to inform, not to promote.
Updates and corrections
Guides are reviewed when something in the subject changes or when a reader points out an error. If you spot something that needs correcting, write to [email protected]. Corrections are made without delay, and significant changes are noted at the top of the article.
Suggesting a topic
The portal welcomes topic ideas. If there is a subject related to graphic design or branding you would like to see covered, send your suggestion to [email protected]. We read every message and consider each idea against the questions readers are asking.
Disclaimer: Black Dog Design is an information portal for general guidance only. We do not sell goods or services, and the content on this site is not professional advice tailored to individual circumstances.