A large catalogue we're especially proud of landed in the office this week, so we decided to make a short video to showcase it. As usual, we are just clearing it with the client before uploading the video, but here is a snap of super Account Manager: Kim Cooper, with full time Operations Director (and part time cameraman) Martin Meadows taken during filming, to be going on with. … [Read more...]
In 2010 Crown paints retail marketing materials were given a fresh approach making ‘It’s not just paint, it’s personal’ messaging integral to the brand. Commissioned by Crown paints, Workhouse updated the Crown Trade marketing materials to bring them into line with the new corporate branding. To ensure the change was reflected across all their publications many had to be re-designed. The Steracryl brochure is just one example of design work by Creative Designer, James Hogg. … [Read more...]
Leading trade cash & carry wholesaler Stax Trade Centres approached Workhouse Marketing for digital consultancy advice with a view to rolling out a major new website project. The old website platform was outdated, both visually and from a technical perspective - ineffectively bolting two proprietary systems together. The product database was also incredibly fragmented, so Stax wanted to find an effective solution that would bring their online business in line with the capabilities of the … [Read more...]
In 2011 Ceramic Prints launched a new range of kitchen splashbacks, but it has to be said that these are not just any splashbacks, they are the ultimate in designer kitchen splashbacks and the perfect finishing touch for any kitchen! As one of our existing clients, Ceramic Prints commissioned Workhouse to create a 16 page brochure which was designed by our Studio Manager, Graham Slater. Graham also planned and was involved in the styling, lighting, props and build of the various room sets … [Read more...]
Crown paints retail marketing materials were given a fresh approach in 2010, making ‘It’s not just paint, it’s personal’ messaging integral to the brand. To reflect this new look and feel, Workhouse were commissioned to update the Crown Trade materials to fall in line. Account managed by Kim Cooper, we have a long standing relationship with Crown paints and they have been one of our clients for 10 years. To ensure the change was reflected across all their publications many had to … [Read more...]
James’ Places recently added another property to its eclectic portfolio, the stunning Georgian Mansion that is Eaves Hall. The building itself was in need of a total refurbishment and Eaves Hall’s online presence also needed a make-over, a new website was required, and fast! Jamie Brown has been predominately working on digital design for James’ Places and really understands the clients needs and vision. No two venues within the James’ Places portfolio are the same which allows … [Read more...]
Commissioned by Graham & Brown, Workhouse’s brief for this project was to design and create a brochure to launch a new range of Graham & Brown Wall Art in all different sizes and with a range of finishes. The brochure was not to be your average sales brochure, it had to be a large, coffee table style brochure, one that buyers would find inspiring and not want to throw away. It also had to be smart, ensuring the different categories were easy to distinguish between and the different wall art … [Read more...]
For the fourth year in a row we were successful in winning the tender to design and print the 2010 edition of the Lancashire Visitor Guide. Produced by Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB), the guide is a magazine style publication and as the main piece of print that comes from LBTB, is of huge importance to promote Lancashire as a short break destination. The brief was to showcase creativity in the design, commission and contribute to editorial as well as manage the sales of … [Read more...]
Part of the Creative team, James Hogg is constantly pushing himself to find new ways to be innovative and creative with his designs. The latest challenge he set himself was to create a desktop that was an exact replica of the space behind it. The poster merges perfectly from the wall onto the screen and the mac is exactly as it appears on Graham’s desk opposite. If it wasn’t for the frame of the screen you wouldn’t even know there was a screen there, its that seem-less almost … [Read more...]
