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Exhibitions and large format case study
Design for exhibitions, building wraps, billboards (basically anything that is BIG) is unlike design for small screens and small format print. In short, it’s read differently by consumers. Large format design uses a unique set of rules. Clearly, it still needs to be considered good-looking, but the choice of typeface, typeface weights, copy style, the amount of copy, are just a few of the important considerations. What looks good small can just look plain weird when blown up big. We have designed for all sorts of large format, from Underground posters and billboards, to bespoke exhibition stands and large restaurant interiors.We also have a swathe experience in production – wether it’s a simple fly poster that pasted on a wall, to a full bespoke exhibition stand build; we have been working with our associate exhibition stand builders for over 25 years, and they know their stuff, and they know how fussy us designers are!
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Triple B case study
Bristol Distilling Co wanted a gritty, hard hitting vodka brand to add to their already successful range of spirits. Adopting an even bolder approach to this identity, we developed a typographic approach that does exactly what it says on the tin. The design has a letterpress feel – with rough edges and a ‘roller’ texture; an overall note of the hand-made! Topping things off with a fluorescent pink colour palette, Triple B really stands out amongst its rivals, with great uptake from bars and restaurants. The identity also lends itself perfectly to merchandise and social. No messing – it’s definitely vodka!
Sector: Web Social Brand Print Merchandise
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Stump Brothers case study
Newly established, London-based tree stump removal experts, Stump Brothers, wanted a bold, no-nonsense brand that would set them apart in an ever-growing and increasingly competitive market. Stump Brothers are young, driven and have a great attitude – in what might be seen as a sector that traditionally doesn’t receive the design attention that it deserves, they know the value of a strong brand. The new identity has been rolled out over every inch of merchandise, livery, web and social. Knowing how to use your brand is a critical factor in its development – and Stump Brothers do this very well.
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Black’s Double Barrel Whiskey case study
Bristol Distilling Co are making their very own rich and spicy whiskey. It’s maturing in a bunch of beautiful oak barrels, fresh from the US, at their distillery right now. Their range of gin and gin liqueurs, that we worked on, required a sharp, graphic approach, but their whiskey needed something more organic and earthy. The whiskey label still uses some crisp typography, but it employs a more sumptuous colour/foil pallet, combined with a subtle oak textured background. Alongside the label design, print and social media assets, we worked with good friend and life-long work associate David Abbott, to create a suite of illustrations to use across the brand and bring home the more hand-crafted aspect of the Bristol Distilling whiskey story. A dark cherry whiskey liqueur is also in initial design development – continuing the theme of deep, rich flavours matched up with a similar design tone.
Sector: Web Social Brand Print Merchandise
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Triodos Bank case study
Sector: Web Social Brand Campaign Animation Print Illustration Exhibition Merchandise Signage Wayfinding Interior
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77 Gin Liqueurs case study
Bristol Distilling Co, having had success with Gin 77, developed a range of flavoured, lower ABV, gin liqueurs. We art-directed and designed a set of bottle labels and associated graphics, merchandise, advertising, social and web site updates. Interest from the big five grocers followed, with one listing.
2020 saw a liqueur redux (see below). The tone was to be more playful and Pop Art inspired with the labels incorporating bright, sharp and graphic fruit illustrations. The illustrations were used as stand-alone pieces for merchandise and social teasers. We also had the chance to create the ultimate mailer of bottles and flight case!
Sector: Web Social Brand Print Packaging Illustration Merchandise
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Invisible Britain case study
Invisible Britain – Portraits of Hope and Resilience is the first venture for Bristol University Press into photography-based publications. Our experience in working with some of the UK’s biggest and most successful publishers gave us the know-how to guide the press through production. The book, which features work of award-winning documentary photographers, has gone onto tour the UK, with accompanying exhibitions and Q&A sessions. It’s cited as an important document in revealing untold stories from people who have been left behind by government policy and austerity.
Sector: Social Print Exhibition
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Bristol Distilling Co. case study
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Sector: Web Social Brand Print Merchandise
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Gin 77 case study
Gin 77 is the flagship offering from Bristol Distilling Co. It forms the base for the suite of full-strength flavoured gins. We have been fully immersed in Bristol Distilling Co from the start, working on every aspect brand, tone of voice, social, web and print for the Gin 77 range. In 2021 we released the new bottle design and labels for the full-strength flavoured gins.
Why 77? Bristol Distilling was founded in early 2017 – but they were not the first Bristol Distilling Co. In 1863, Joseph C Board had incorporated the distilling operation on Cheese Lane in the centre of the city. That site was destroyed in the Blitz in 1940. So for 77 years Bristol was without a Bristol Distilling Company. Until now.
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Bristol University Press case study
Bristol University Press, and its imprint Policy Press, publish the highest quality scholarship in the social sciences and aligned disciplines. A not-for-profit publisher, who puts integrity before profit, they wanted a bold identity for the newly-formed, over-arching university press brand. Over a year in the making, with lots of stake-holder expectations to mange, the final identity clearly stamped their mark on the academic publishing sector. The initial phase of brand creation led into design and implementation of book, journal and textbook covers for the press, as well as exhibition materials, website, micro sites, a host of marketing material and a twice yearly catalogue that puts Bristol University Press on par with Oxford, MIT and other premier academic publishers.
Sector: Web Social Brand Print Exhibition
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Dogs On The Streets case study
Dogs on the Streets is a cinematic portrait of homeless dog owners and the people who work with them to ensure the welfare of their animals; directed by Paul Sng, who has developed a critical reputation as a filmmaker with a social conscience (Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle, and Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain). Paul wanted an identity for the film that conveyed a warmth and friendliness. The dog/owner imagery is a visual gift, and combined with bold, approachable serif typography, we struck a classic design tone that worked across web and social platforms.
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Empire Fighting Chance case study
Empire Fighting Chance are a charity that tackle the impact of deprivation on the lives of young people, using a mix of non-contact boxing and intensive personal support. Involved from its inception, we created a bold brand, website, merchandise, and all aspects of design for print – from annual impact reports to large format. Their bold identity has helped Empire raise their profile and become a serious player in the highly competitive charity sector. Jamie Sanigar and team continue to go from strength to strength with their tireless dedication in helping disadvantaged young people across Bristol and the UK.
Sector: Web Social Brand Animation Print Exhibition Merchandise Livery Signage