Bristol Boxing Gym case study

Sector: Web Social Brand Campaign Print Illustration

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

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.

Sector: Web Social Brand Print Merchandise Livery Signage

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

Triodos Bank case study

Sector: Web Social Brand Campaign Animation Print Illustration Exhibition Merchandise Signage Wayfinding Interior

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

Handwriting Bristol case study

Handwriting Bristol is a specialist service for children and young people who experience handwriting difficulties. It’s a sensitive subject that can be a tad dry at times. With a knod to the pencils of yesteryear, plus some beautiful hand-drawn type and illustrations from good friend and life-long work associate David Abbott, a clean, bright and approachable identity was developed. Taking the vibrant colour palette, playful graphics and carefully chosen typefaces, the social icons and website rolled out intuitively – setting Handwriting Bristol above its competitors visually, and putting it in a good position to build new business.

Sector: Web Social Brand

Bristol Distilling Co. case study

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Sector: Web Social Brand Print Merchandise

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.

Sector: Web Social Brand Print

Policy Press case study

Policy Press publishes work that seeks to understand social problems, promote social change and inform policy and practice. Our core aim is to improve the day-to-day lives of people who need it most.

Sector: Web Social Print

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