The Client: Valley Arts

Project Description: Design and illustration for a fine art show. The exhibition was part of the the annual Cuckoo Day celebrations:

Many years ago the people of Marsden were aware that when the cuckoo arrived, so did the Spring and sunshine. They tried to keep Spring forever, by building a tower around the Cuckoo. Unfortunately, as the last stones were about to be laid, away flew the cuckoo. If only they’d built the tower one layer higher. As the legend says, it “were nobbut just wun course too low.

The design incorporated illustrations and elements from the famous local story.

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The Client: Diggle Blues Festival

Project Description: Promotional design and branding for the second annual Diggle Blues Festival. Once a year this unique festival aims to bring the raw power and excitement of blues music, to a small rural village in the Pennine hills.

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The Client: Chetham’s School of Music

Project Description: Following the success of last years design for Chetham’s School of Music Woodwind Day, I was commissioned again to come up with something special for this years theme of magic. Original illustrations captured some memorable fairytale and mythical character, playing an assortment of woodwind instruments!

Solution: The campaign targeted children who have never played one of the above instruments before, and encouraged them to come and ‘have a go’. Establishing a vibrant and colourful design along with some original illustrations, the campaign covered press and magazine advertisements, promotional print, and online advertising.

The Client: Girlguiding UK

Project Description: Girlguiding UK celebrated its Centenary in 2010– and it was certainly a year to remember! The culmination of the celebrations for the North West region, was a special event dinner to thank all those involved.

Solution: I was commissioned to design and print the invitation, that not only celebrated and looked back at 100 years of Girlguiding, but also highlighted some of the achievements of the Centenary year.

Not every medium to large company can justify having their own in-house creative, marketing or web department – and those that do sometimes find it difficult to get all their needs met in a timely manner.

I can ease the pain of these situations by providing creative, marketing and web resources to corporations of all shapes and sizes. My goal is to be there for my clients when they need me, providing distinctive communication solutions while ensuring consistency within the company’s overall brand and visual identity.

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Your perfect partner:

• People, skills, experience and a team culture.
• Specialists in corporate communications.
• Creative excellence with a commercial approach.
• Investment in skills and technology.
• Single point accountability.
• Dedicated project management.
• Value for money culture.

I believe that the greatest success comes from a solid designer-client collaboration, so everything I do for you will be based on discussion.

I take the time to understand your business objectives, and the motivations of your customers, because only then can I create exactly what you are looking for. That’s why so many of my clients are repeat customers – they know I listen, and that’s how I come up with the right design solutions to every challenge.

Get in touch with me to discuss your specific design needs and challenges.

Corporate style guides to full Brand Asset Management

Are you a new company in need of a brand identity? Or an old company in need of a makeover? Do you need a new brochure for an upcoming tradeshow, or ongoing help with all your marketing materials?

I can create a cohesive visual identity to communicate a consistent message across all your corporate communications, or produce a specific targeted project within the guidelines of your existing brand identity.

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More than just vehicles for information, the print pieces I create reinforce your company’s brand and values.

I specialise in print design solutions which creatively integrate consistently within your marketing strategy to create a professional image for your business or organisation.

Everything I do is geared towards offering you the best possible printing at the lowest possible price.

From corporate identity and stationery, to brochures, publications, advertising and signage, I’ll target your message and make sure you do more than just look good on paper.

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Over the years we’ve had the pleasure of working with many clients that are based in and around Saddleworth. Working with local businesses, entrepreneurs and start-up companies, we have seen the real benefits and growth that comes with having a professional design team on board. Quality design is not something that only large national and international companies need – in many ways investment in good design is even more crucial to local businesses.

Small Business Branding

If you’re just starting up a business, professional design materials can convey a sense of stability. If you’ve invested in professional design services it will reassure your clients or customers you’re serious about your business, and about the services and products that you offer. Professional design and marketing materials make your small business look larger, enabling you to build a brand that’s larger than “just you”.

DIY design

It can be tempting for small companies to do away with professional designers entirely, thinking it’s better value to do their marketing materials in-house by the IT people, or find a friend to do it on the cheap. But any short term gains that businesses think they have made will be offset against the long term damage, and loss of business that amateurish design can cause.

Graphic design professionals are not interested in making things pretty, they aim to increase market share and grow your business. They have experience and know what works. Only by working closely together can you really benefit from the results that professional design can deliver.

Saddleworth Design

Over the years we’ve had the pleasure off working with many businesses in a variety of sectors, in and around Saddleworth; included IT companies (Aspect IT), health and nutrition (Eat Right UK), educational (Focus Education), finance (The Trusted Partnership, Landmark), security (Royle Security), as well as the World Whistling Champion himself – David Morris!

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Take full control of your internet presence

You know your company, your products or services, and your existing customers. But you also want to be certain that your company presents a positive, professional appearance online as well – and that the information on your website is clear and understandable.

From website re-designs to content management and e-commerce solutions

Our experienced web designers and developers can advise and help you achieve high search engine ranking as well as giving your customers a great user experience – your customers will be able to find the information they need, when they need it.

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The Client: Miscellaneous

Project Description: Logo designs

Client Testimonial: “I’m very pleased with the stationery and the logo design, they have already received many positive comments.” Ady Delaney, Eat Right UK