Websites have become an essential requirement for all businesses, and for the majority of industries are the main means behind generating new business. It is therefore imperative that websites create the correct first impression for your company along with the correct information visitors are searching for. Web technologies and possibilities are constantly developing, along with the growth in modern touchscreen devices, which means it doesn’t take long before websites can begin to look dated. For this reason, websites should not be thought of as a one-off development, but instead a continually evolving project that requires regular updates and maintenance; especially if it needs to stay ahead of the competition.

The workload required for designing a website varies greatly from project to project, depending on the amount of content needed as well as the technical challenges faced. More intricate and bespoke sites become more complex during production, whilst ecommerce sites require solutions to overcome additional obstacles with online payment accounts and populating product details. Most modern sites will have need of a blog or news page, which require time and consideration to ensure the content is both regularly updated and beneficial. All our sites are built within WordPress, which is the most popular software content management system for web pages. Due to the rich library of plugins and themes available for WordPress, sites can be created quickly and efficiently with easy to find documentation on back-end site maintenance.

Should you require a new website for business or personal use, and are not sure where to start or what to do next, then don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss the best possible approach for your specific requirements.

Designing for print differs from that of screen based design, most notably due to the higher resolution required to maintain quality, and differences between the primary colour systems used. Font sizes and layouts that work on screen may also not necessarily work well in print, especially as printed material can take on numerous forms and locations, and the design should always bear this in mind. For example, a poster image has a different objective to a printed leaflet, and therefore would not require as much detailed information.

Various printing methods add limitations to design and need to be understood when deciding how best to setup the final print ready files. We have years of experience designing various graphics for print, which have given us a wealth of knowledge in the numerous techniques to use such as; pantone colours, spot uv, litho printing, foiling, matte coating and die cutting. Previous print design work has covered products such as business cards, magazine advertisement, leaflets, brochures, packaging, headed documents, tees, stickers, sign writing and even flags. Whatever your requirements, we can help you achieve the perfect print ready designs.

Thanks to our partners at Discfactory, we also have access to an industrial laser printer and die cutting machinery, so may be able to provide more than just the design.

Infographic design refers to graphical representations of information, and are commonly required for both internal use as well as within marketing material. This could include designing one infographic document or a complete set of re-useable icons, either for print, screen use or both.

The use of infographics has become a very popular way to make information more visually engaging through clever design. If you are trying to spice up some text heavy documentation or require a range of bespoke iconography for branding purposes, then it would be worth considering the use of infographic illustrations.

Designing assets for infographic layouts often correlate with the on-screen graphics used within corporate motion graphics videos, and therefore the two projects can often go hand in hand. This saves time and money by combining the workload into a single project.

Using the correct font or typeface is essential to making a design work, and is a delicate art-form in its own right. There are thousands of free and purchasable fonts available for both online and desktop use, as well as the ability to design your own bespoke font or branded wording. Trying to choose and layout the correct typography to work with your brand or design can be overwhelming, but if not given the time and attention it requires, will not create the right impact to viewers.

Minor adjustments to type and layout can make all the difference to the final design, including subtleties such as the spacing between characters or lines, selecting between caps or lower case, various weights and italics, and the size in relation to the rest of the design elements.

When approaching typography, there are many unwritten rules and guidelines that designers will be aware of, helping narrow down the otherwise boundless options. It is vital that any typography styles implemented match the content to the anticipated audience, be in a party invite or a product label; communicating the correct expectations through the choice of words is key.

Be it a powerpoint presentation, photography slideshow or a business pitch, most companies require the need to present information to others at some point. It is rarely worthwhile showing large blocks of text on screen, as the audience will not be captivated and the aim of the presentation is quickly forgotten. Visuals have proven to be much more engaging for an audience, and if well designed create a better understanding of the matters being discussed. Successful presentations will likely use a range of infographic designs, typography layouts, clever use of imagery and may even combine video production as well; all of which we can handle for you.

Powerpoint has become a globally recognised term for presentations or slideshows, but it’s not the only option available. We have worked on web presentations for when greater interactivity is required, as well as chapter based video files to allow one click jumps between sections. Larger companies may use in-house designers to create their powerpoint layouts, but should you need a more dynamic design or don’t have the necessary skills to produce a presentation yourself, then we can help add the professionalism you need to stand up and stand out.