About

Start-ups // SMEs // Public sector

About

Start-ups
SMEs
Public sector

Introduction

We are a collaborative full-service branding agency made up of a commercially astute, eclectic and challenging team. From Brand creation to cross-channel campaigns, web design to copywriting, we build brands that will deliver your business objectives.

We bring ideas to the table – some become fully-fledged creative, others never leave the nest. But what all our ideas are founded on is our clients’ commercial objectives, because we understand business.

The team has experience of the corporate world and major brands, of the entrepreneurs’ world of start-ups and new launches and also of running their own businesses. This understanding of the clients’ business challenges means ideas are commercially and practically realistic, without compromising on creativity and innovation. We are a creative agency, but the bottom line is always a priority.

The team have worked across all marketing channels, for a diverse range of brands and in a variety of markets but public sector, automotive and sport and health are particular passions.

We want to create and deliver marketing which interrupts, inspires and provokes the consumer.

We want you to experience our work.

The team

Del Cruft, Lead Designer

Del is particularly skilled in brand creation and execution which works seamlessly across all media and channels. Whilst creativity is a key to his work, brand and marketing strategy is equally important. Having worked alongside marketeers for much of his career he understand the importance of developing a framework to align your brand character, behaviour, appearance and actions so they work in unison. 

Del has produced award winning work and has experience of working with the public sector and on large scale branding and design projects for clients such as Sport England, UK Athletics, Isle of Wight Council and Derbyshire Connected.

Anna Forgaard, Marketing & Communication

Anna has over 30 years experience in marketing. She has worked in media and publishing, events, direct marketing, brand management and new product launches. She is a marketing strategist who has devised and implemented marketing campaigns for major brands including Grazia, National Geographic, Empire Magazine and Barnsdale Gardens.

Neil Solomon, Web Developer and WordPress Designer

Neil has 25 years industry experience, working with various agencies in and around London and Cambridge. He has provided cutting edge technical and web-specific solutions for a wide range of clients, including Bauer Media & Papworth Hospital. Neil has vast experience of projects ranging from WordPress customisation to full bespoke CMS and e-commerce solutions.

Jen Swales, Senior Designer

Jen has over 10 years experience working in the design industry with local start up brands through to larger companies such as Red Bull Air Race and Shell

Nicky Bartram, Print & Finishing

Providing expert help with the finishing touches – varnishes, cuts, folds, binding, trimming, special effects and everything else which turns your printed piece into a work of art.