Well... another year has come and (almost) gone. We hope everyone has a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Best wishes from all of us here at Maddison Designs.
Another year is almost over so we thought it was a good time to give our website a bit of a freshen up. We've moved away from the darker colours to something a bit brighter. We've also implemented some better SEO techniques throughout the site.
Our "Services" page has had a good going over as well, so as to more accurately detail all the services that we can provide. In the coming months we're also going to be implementing a Blog. I know... about time you say. Well, better late than never. Enjoy! 
For all you designers out there, Adobe has just started shipping their latest product, Creative Suite 4.
Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 is the ultimate toolkit for today's designers. Whether you're working in a tradtional print based environment or creating exciting multimedia content for the web and mobile media, there's a Creative Suite package to suit your needs.
According to a report issued by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 66% of Australian businesses don't have a website. The smaller the business, the less likely they are to have any kind of presence on the web.
If you're one the of these 66%, contact us at Maddison Designs so that we can discuss ways in which we can get you online.
The full report is available at the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
Design Capital is the State of Design's business symposium. It aims to go beyond the narrow definition of design and to reinterpret the values and opportunities embedded in design for business and society.
Design Capital is a rare opportunity to generate discussion between local and international designers and businesses. There will be particular focus on value, investment, opportunity, quality, growth and sustainability.
From the boardroom to the studio floor, the drawing board to the factory, Design Capital explores the value that design delivers. Stories told through provocative keynote sessions, workshops and discussions will demonstrate how businesses can capitalise on design to produce tangible returns on creativity.
Design Capital will be held over 3 days at the Melbourne Museum, 16 - 18 July 2008. Each full-day session investigates a diverse area of design.
The 2008 Melbourne International Design Festival is fast approaching (17-27 July). Check out www.nationaldesigncentre.com for more information.
World Graphics Day is celebrated on 27 April, because this is the day in 1963 when Icograda, the world body for graphic design, was founded. It is a day to celebrate the profession of communication design globally. The day has been celebrated since at least 2000.
AGIdeas is the largest annual International Design Event held in Australia. AGIdeas presents a series of events for designers who are seeking inspiration, for designers emerging in the industry to explore the possibilities of international careers in design and for companies looking to embrace design as an economic driver. Comprising of an International Design Forum, Studio Visits, Workshops, Competition, Secondary School Evening, Business Breakfast, a Gala Dinner and a huge After Party.
AGIdeas 2008 International Design Week runs from Monday 28 April to Thursday 01 May.
