News & Articles

Insights on branding, web design and UX from Luminous Industries

From time to time, we'll write thought leadership articles, keep you informed of the latest industry insights and let you know what's happening in the studio. When we do, you'll find it all here.  

Thoughts and Musings
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Creativity or Design?

Does creativity exist in design, the way people think about creativity? I have always struggled with the concept, but in today's AI-slop-generated world, my opinion holds water.
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Thoughts and Musings
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Design Belonging: Why Digital Products Must Reflect Culture

Too many websites and apps stop at looking good or working well. That’s not enough anymore. People don’t just want to use products, they want to experience them.
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Thoughts and Musings

Beyond the Prompt: How to Lead AI without Losing Your Creative Soul

This week, I'm leaning into the "Thoughts & Musings" category. The hype around AI has settled, and now the real, nuanced conversations are happening.
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Thoughts and Musings
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Is it Time to Revisit Your Website?

In 2025, a website isn’t just something you need; it’s something that should actively work for your business. Many companies still rely on sites that are slow, hard to update, and not built for mobile, which leads to a poor user experience and lost opportunities.
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Industry Insights
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Why We Love Webflow (And Why You Might Too)

We think Webflow is great. here's why...
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Industry Insights

The Hidden Cost of DIY Design: Why Creative Direction Still Matters

When speed overrides strategy, brands risk becoming generic and losing what makes them recognisable.
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Thoughts and Musings

Whatever Happened to Personality on the Web?

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