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Calm and Committed: How Blue Inspires Trust and Boosts Your Charity's Impact

Calm and Committed: How Blue Inspires Trust and Boosts Your Charity's Impact

Learn how blue psychology builds trust, evokes action, and inspires donations in your charity campaigns.

Feb 15, 20244 min read

For Active April, I'm celebrating movement through colour! 🎨🌈 Nothing beats the energy of a brisk walk with a bold, colourful view. 💙💛💖

#ActiveApril #ActiveDesign #VibrantVibes #MoveWithColour #OutdoorEnergy

For Active April, I'm celebrating movement through colour! 🎨🌈 Nothing beats the energy of a brisk walk with a bold, colourful view. 💙💛💖

#ActiveApril #ActiveDesign #VibrantVibes #MoveWithColour #OutdoorEnergy

A static page can’t always capture the energy of your cause. Adding short, impactful videos or subtle GIFs can create movement and show your charity in action—whether it’s runners fundraising, volunteers at work, or smiles from those you support.

✨ Tip: Keep load times in check—host videos on YouTube and embed them = smooth experience!

A static page can’t always capture the energy of your cause. Adding short, impactful videos or subtle GIFs can create movement and show your charity in action—whether it’s runners fundraising, volunteers at work, or smiles from those you support.

✨ Tip: Keep load times in check—host videos on YouTube and embed them = smooth experience!

🎓 Font Spotlight: Princetown 🎓

Think college sports, team jerseys, and all-American varsity vibes—that's Princetown in a nutshell! With its bold, blocky letters and strong presence, this font adds a sense of tradition and competitive spirit. It’s the perfect choice for any design that needs a touch of determination and team spirit!

🎓 Font Spotlight: Princetown 🎓

Think college sports, team jerseys, and all-American varsity vibes—that's Princetown in a nutshell! With its bold, blocky letters and strong presence, this font adds a sense of tradition and competitive spirit. It’s the perfect choice for any design that needs a touch of determination and team spirit!

In honour of Active April, I'm sharing colour palettes inspired by movement! First up: yoga, where calm meets strength. 🧘‍♀️ These muted, earthy palette takes inspiration from natural tones, warm neutrals, and soft greens, creating a sense of serenity and flow—just like a perfect sun salutation.

Would you use these colour palettes in your designs? 🍂✨

#ActiveApril #ColourInspo #YogaVibes #EarthyTones #DesignWithBalance

In honour of Active April, I'm sharing colour palettes inspired by movement! First up: yoga, where calm meets strength. 🧘‍♀️ These muted, earthy palette takes inspiration from natural tones, warm neutrals, and soft greens, creating a sense of serenity and flow—just like a perfect sun salutation.

Would you use these colour palettes in your designs? 🍂✨

#ActiveApril #ColourInspo #YogaVibes #EarthyTones #DesignWithBalance

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add animation to your text. Fonts can have energy too! Experiment with bold, slanted, or slightly irregular typefaces to add motion and excitement. Animated text effects, like words that slide or expand on hover, can also bring key messages to life.

✨ Tip: Keep legibility in mind—dynamic typography should never compromise readability!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add animation to your text. Fonts can have energy too! Experiment with bold, slanted, or slightly irregular typefaces to add motion and excitement. Animated text effects, like words that slide or expand on hover, can also bring key messages to life.

✨ Tip: Keep legibility in mind—dynamic typography should never compromise readability!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

"Design is a way to transform the sad world around us into something that makes sense, that gives energy, that helps people to dream." ✨

Good design isn’t just about making things look pretty—it’s about creating clarity, energy, and hope. Whether it’s a charity website that connects people to vital support or a visual identity that inspires action, design has the power to lift, guide, and empower.

Let’s keep designing for change. 💡💖

#DesignForGood #CreativeEnergy #WebDesignWithPurpose #ActiveApril

"Design is a way to transform the sad world around us into something that makes sense, that gives energy, that helps people to dream." ✨

Good design isn’t just about making things look pretty—it’s about creating clarity, energy, and hope. Whether it’s a charity website that connects people to vital support or a visual identity that inspires action, design has the power to lift, guide, and empower.

Let’s keep designing for change. 💡💖

#DesignForGood #CreativeEnergy #WebDesignWithPurpose #ActiveApril

Case Study: Fund Her Tri – From a Light Touch to a Full Transformation 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️
What started as a light touch makeover turned into a full-scale website redevelopment—and I couldn’t be prouder of the final result! 💥

When Fund Her Tri first came to me, they wanted a few design tweaks. But as their mission to advocate for gender diversity in triathlon grew, so did their website needs. Enter Phase 2:

✅ Restructured navigation for a smoother user experience
✅ New pages highlighting their advocacy and impact
✅ Hundreds of new images showcasing the strength and spirit of their community
✅ And of course… it’s beautiful! ✨

A website should grow with your mission—and this one now truly reflects the power of @fundhertriuk .

Check it out at www.fundhertri.org

#ActiveApril #WebDesignForGood #FundHerTri #TriathlonCommunity #WebsiteGlowUp

Case Study: Fund Her Tri – From a Light Touch to a Full Transformation 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️
What started as a light touch makeover turned into a full-scale website redevelopment—and I couldn’t be prouder of the final result! 💥

When Fund Her Tri first came to me, they wanted a few design tweaks. But as their mission to advocate for gender diversity in triathlon grew, so did their website needs. Enter Phase 2:

✅ Restructured navigation for a smoother user experience
✅ New pages highlighting their advocacy and impact
✅ Hundreds of new images showcasing the strength and spirit of their community
✅ And of course… it’s beautiful! ✨

A website should grow with your mission—and this one now truly reflects the power of @fundhertriuk .

Check it out at www.fundhertri.org

#ActiveApril #WebDesignForGood #FundHerTri #TriathlonCommunity #WebsiteGlowUp

🏆 Font Spotlight: Sports World 🏆

If fonts had a finishing line, Sports World would be sprinting across it in first place! With its bold, dynamic lines and classic varsity style, this font screams energy, movement, and motivation. Perfect for sports brands, charity challenges, or any design that needs a get-up-and-go attitude!

Would you use this for your next project? Let me know! 👇

#FontInspiration #ActiveApril #SportsWorldFont #DesignInMotion

🏆 Font Spotlight: Sports World 🏆

If fonts had a finishing line, Sports World would be sprinting across it in first place! With its bold, dynamic lines and classic varsity style, this font screams energy, movement, and motivation. Perfect for sports brands, charity challenges, or any design that needs a get-up-and-go attitude!

Would you use this for your next project? Let me know! 👇

#FontInspiration #ActiveApril #SportsWorldFont #DesignInMotion

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add subtle scroll animation to your website.

Smooth fade-ins, parallax effects, and image reveals can add a sense of movement without overwhelming visitors. This keeps users engaged and guides them naturally through your story.

✨ Tip: Use animations sparingly—too much movement can be distracting!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add subtle scroll animation to your website.

Smooth fade-ins, parallax effects, and image reveals can add a sense of movement without overwhelming visitors. This keeps users engaged and guides them naturally through your story.

✨ Tip: Use animations sparingly—too much movement can be distracting!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

✨ "A line is a dot that went for a walk. Movement is the transition of forms, the link between static elements." ✨

Design isn’t just about what you see, it’s about how it flows, how it moves the eye, and how it connects ideas. Just like a runner pounding the pavement or a dancer finding rhythm, great design carries energy, guiding the viewer effortlessly from one point to the next.

#DesignInMotion #CreativeFlow #WebDesignInspiration #ActiveApril

✨ "A line is a dot that went for a walk. Movement is the transition of forms, the link between static elements." ✨

Design isn’t just about what you see, it’s about how it flows, how it moves the eye, and how it connects ideas. Just like a runner pounding the pavement or a dancer finding rhythm, great design carries energy, guiding the viewer effortlessly from one point to the next.

#DesignInMotion #CreativeFlow #WebDesignInspiration #ActiveApril

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Business is booming here at Made by Katie, and I’ve got some BIG news to share! 🎉 I’ve expanded the team to keep up with all the amazing projects coming in.

Introducing my new team of tiny magical unicorns 🦄✨! They’re dedicated to making sure every website we create is as magical and beautiful as can be. These unicorns have been working hard to add that extra sparkle to each design. I’m so excited to have them on board.

But wait… there’s more! 👀

Happy April Fools' Day! 😜 (I’m still the one working on your websites 😉)

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Business is booming here at Made by Katie, and I’ve got some BIG news to share! 🎉 I’ve expanded the team to keep up with all the amazing projects coming in.

Introducing my new team of tiny magical unicorns 🦄✨! They’re dedicated to making sure every website we create is as magical and beautiful as can be. These unicorns have been working hard to add that extra sparkle to each design. I’m so excited to have them on board.

But wait… there’s more! 👀

Happy April Fools' Day! 😜 (I’m still the one working on your websites 😉)

Important stuff....

Important stuff....

This week has been a whirlwind of web design work for @samssuperheroestherapydogs, and I’m feeling like a superhero myself! 🤭

There’s nothing like helping bring a vision to life ✨ it’s going to be a stunning website complete with a variety of cape wearing super animals (because that’s what happens when you give me creative license!)

My little girl wanted in on the action too! So here’s her superhero moment. 🦸‍♀️✨

Have a super weekend everyone x

This week has been a whirlwind of web design work for @samssuperheroestherapydogs, and I’m feeling like a superhero myself! 🤭

There’s nothing like helping bring a vision to life ✨ it’s going to be a stunning website complete with a variety of cape wearing super animals (because that’s what happens when you give me creative license!)

My little girl wanted in on the action too! So here’s her superhero moment. 🦸‍♀️✨

Have a super weekend everyone x

Clean, modern, and effortlessly cool—Acherus Grotesque is the perfect sans-serif font for a fresh, minimalist website. 💻🤍

If you’re looking for a typeface that’s simple yet full of personality, this one’s a winner. Sleek, stylish, and super easy to read—what’s not to love? 🌿 #SpringCleanYourWebsite #FontInspo #AcherusGrotesque

Clean, modern, and effortlessly cool—Acherus Grotesque is the perfect sans-serif font for a fresh, minimalist website. 💻🤍

If you’re looking for a typeface that’s simple yet full of personality, this one’s a winner. Sleek, stylish, and super easy to read—what’s not to love? 🌿 #SpringCleanYourWebsite #FontInspo #AcherusGrotesque

I feel like I spend half my life convincing her to get in the bath, and then the other half convincing her to get out 🛁

I feel like I spend half my life convincing her to get in the bath, and then the other half convincing her to get out 🛁

🌸 Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home… or just for spring! 🧹✨

Your website deserves a refresh too! Decluttering your design, updating your content, and making sure everything runs smoothly should be a year-round habit—not just a seasonal one. 💻🌿

When was the last time you gave your website a little TLC? #SpringCleanYourWebsite #FreshStart #DigitalDeclutter

🌸 Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home… or just for spring! 🧹✨

Your website deserves a refresh too! Decluttering your design, updating your content, and making sure everything runs smoothly should be a year-round habit—not just a seasonal one. 💻🌿

When was the last time you gave your website a little TLC? #SpringCleanYourWebsite #FreshStart #DigitalDeclutter

💜 Today is Purple Day—a day to raise awareness of epilepsy. 💜

Did you know it’s estimated that 1 in 100 people live with epilepsy? Yet, there’s still a lot of misunderstanding surrounding the condition. Today, let’s help break the stigma and raise awareness for those affected.

We can also show our support for amazing charities like Sam's Superheroes, who are doing incredible work to raise awareness and provide support for families effected by Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome. 💜✨

Are you wearing purple today? Let’s spread the word and show our support! #PurpleDay #EpilepsyAwareness #1in100 #SamsSuperheroes

💜 Today is Purple Day—a day to raise awareness of epilepsy. 💜

Did you know it’s estimated that 1 in 100 people live with epilepsy? Yet, there’s still a lot of misunderstanding surrounding the condition. Today, let’s help break the stigma and raise awareness for those affected.

We can also show our support for amazing charities like Sam's Superheroes, who are doing incredible work to raise awareness and provide support for families effected by Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome. 💜✨

Are you wearing purple today? Let’s spread the word and show our support! #PurpleDay #EpilepsyAwareness #1in100 #SamsSuperheroes

Tiny splashes of colour

#colorpalette #color #colors #graphicdesign #design #colorinspiration #colourpalette #colorscheme #branding #colorful #colortheory #designinspiration #colour #brandidentity #pantone #inspiration #graphicdesigner

Tiny splashes of colour

#colorpalette #color #colors #graphicdesign #design #colorinspiration #colourpalette #colorscheme #branding #colorful #colortheory #designinspiration #colour #brandidentity #pantone #inspiration #graphicdesigner

Spring clean your website—starting with your fonts! ✨

When it comes to web design, less is more—and that starts with your typeface. A clean, simple font keeps your site looking modern, professional, and easy to navigate. 🖥️🤍

Spring clean your website—starting with your fonts! ✨

When it comes to web design, less is more—and that starts with your typeface. A clean, simple font keeps your site looking modern, professional, and easy to navigate. 🖥️🤍

Our new favourite family activity! We’ve been about five times now and we love it 🥰 I’ve still not made it to the top yet but definitely getting higher each time.

Our new favourite family activity! We’ve been about five times now and we love it 🥰 I’ve still not made it to the top yet but definitely getting higher each time.

tep away from the screen—it’s time to reconnect with nature! 🌿🌎

Today is International Day of Forests, the perfect excuse to swap your desk for the great outdoors. A walk in the woods isn’t just good for the soul. it’s the ultimate creativity reset. Fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and a break from the digital world? Yes, please! 🍃💚

tep away from the screen—it’s time to reconnect with nature! 🌿🌎

Today is International Day of Forests, the perfect excuse to swap your desk for the great outdoors. A walk in the woods isn’t just good for the soul. it’s the ultimate creativity reset. Fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and a break from the digital world? Yes, please! 🍃💚

Time to grab a litter picker, roll up your sleeves, and do our bit to keep our communities clean and green. Every little action—picking up rubbish, recycling, or just spreading the word—makes a difference. Let’s show our streets, parks, and beaches some love! 💚♻️

Time to grab a litter picker, roll up your sleeves, and do our bit to keep our communities clean and green. Every little action—picking up rubbish, recycling, or just spreading the word—makes a difference. Let’s show our streets, parks, and beaches some love! 💚♻️

I’ve been working with @fundhertriuk to redevelop the rest of their website and as part of this I’ve been doing some research. But now Google adds us under the impression I might be harbouring desires to start running or do a triathlon. 🫣🫠🫥

I’ve been working with @fundhertriuk to redevelop the rest of their website and as part of this I’ve been doing some research. But now Google adds us under the impression I might be harbouring desires to start running or do a triathlon. 🫣🫠🫥

✨ Marie Kondo, but make it websites. ✨

A well-organised website should be just like a tidy home—everything easy to find, no unnecessary clutter, and a layout that just makes sense. If visitors have to hunt for info, they won’t stick around! Time to tidy up and let your content spark joy! 💻🧹

✨ Marie Kondo, but make it websites. ✨

A well-organised website should be just like a tidy home—everything easy to find, no unnecessary clutter, and a layout that just makes sense. If visitors have to hunt for info, they won’t stick around! Time to tidy up and let your content spark joy! 💻🧹

😊🌍 Life is worth celebrating—especially the little moments that bring the most joy. ✨ not just today in international day of happiness, but every day.

For me, happiness is early morning walks on the beach with my family. There’s something about the sound of the waves, the fresh sea air, and the golden glow of the sunrise that just fills my soul. 🌊☀️💛

What simple moments bring you the most happiness? Let’s celebrate them today! #InternationalDayOfHappiness #SimpleJoys

😊🌍 Life is worth celebrating—especially the little moments that bring the most joy. ✨ not just today in international day of happiness, but every day.

For me, happiness is early morning walks on the beach with my family. There’s something about the sound of the waves, the fresh sea air, and the golden glow of the sunrise that just fills my soul. 🌊☀️💛

What simple moments bring you the most happiness? Let’s celebrate them today! #InternationalDayOfHappiness #SimpleJoys

Looking for a clean, modern font to freshen up your website? Meet Kiona—a sleek, sans-serif font that’s bold, minimal, and effortlessly stylish. 💻✨

Perfect for a fresh, professional look that keeps things simple and easy to read. Because when it comes to design, clarity is key! 🌿

#canva #canvafonts #fonts #typography #font #graphicdesign #design #type #typeface #fontdesign #fontstyle #lettering #branding #typedesign #graphicdesigner #designer #brandidentity

Looking for a clean, modern font to freshen up your website? Meet Kiona—a sleek, sans-serif font that’s bold, minimal, and effortlessly stylish. 💻✨

Perfect for a fresh, professional look that keeps things simple and easy to read. Because when it comes to design, clarity is key! 🌿

#canva #canvafonts #fonts #typography #font #graphicdesign #design #type #typeface #fontdesign #fontstyle #lettering #branding #typedesign #graphicdesigner #designer #brandidentity

Anyone else loving the small bursts of colour?

#colorpalette #color #colors #graphicdesign #design #colorinspiration #colourpalette #colorscheme #branding #colorful #colortheory #designinspiration #colour #brandidentity #pantone #inspiration #graphicdesigner

Anyone else loving the small bursts of colour?

#colorpalette #color #colors #graphicdesign #design #colorinspiration #colourpalette #colorscheme #branding #colorful #colortheory #designinspiration #colour #brandidentity #pantone #inspiration #graphicdesigner

✨ Give Your Website Room to Breathe! ✨

Just like a clutter-free home feels calm and inviting, a website with plenty of white space looks clean, professional, and easy to navigate. 🤍🖥️

White space isn’t empty space—it’s a powerful design tool that helps visitors focus, improves readability, and makes your content shine. So, don’t be afraid to let your website breathe! 🌿

✨ Give Your Website Room to Breathe! ✨

Just like a clutter-free home feels calm and inviting, a website with plenty of white space looks clean, professional, and easy to navigate. 🤍🖥️

White space isn’t empty space—it’s a powerful design tool that helps visitors focus, improves readability, and makes your content shine. So, don’t be afraid to let your website breathe! 🌿

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