New online Health and Safety solution logo design – HSC Partnership

michelle — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:23:29 +0000

Creating Media has been working with Trish Fulford and the team at HSC Partnership, based in Gloucestershire, to update the brand identity and visual style of their business.

Creating Media were commissioned to re-design the logo and create and print 600gsm deluxe quality business cards for the team. In addition we created a story board style flyer for the team to use when they meet with potential clients. A thousand flyers were printed on 300gsm card and are used at networking events and meetings across Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, South Wales and the rest of the UK to explain the services.

As part of the project Creating Media have been impressed by this affordable online Health & Safety solution that works for all small businesses who need to be protect their employees and small business from accidents.

“The Health & Safety Companion is an easy to use toolkit to help keep your small business Health & Safety compliant”

The Health & Safety Companion also stays up to date with government legislation to ensure that clients are aware of their obligations. The price is just £300 +vat or can be paid in monthly instalments and is an affordable solution to keep your small business protected.

The online system is simple and intuitive, it is cloud based and can be accessed anywhere which is perfect for use at in the office, from home or on the move with your iPad.

The HSC Companion website has a fantastic free trial available if you click on this link. The website has an online video to take you through the features and ease of use. Alternatively please get in touch with Michelle at Creating Media to find out more.

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Logo and website design for Club Social Junction

Creating Media — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:21:55 +0000

Logo and website design project, Chepstow, Monmouthshire – Club Social Junction:

Barry Watson from Chepstow based Club Social Junction commissioned the Creating Media team to firstly provide a logo brand identity to represent the new social media platform and then to design the main website home page. The visual for the Club Social Junction was created using 3D rendering design to create the visual of a library, university, clubhouse and community. The brief from Barry Watson was very detailed and clearly he had a vision that the Creating Media then expanded and turned into web suitable graphics.
The logo design needed to provide a strong visual identity that could be used as an icon alone on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook etc. To start with, four logo designs were presented to the team at the Chepstow office. One was a clear favourite and it was then further refined to deliver the final result. The project took under two weeks and the client is delighted. The feedback from their clients has been very positive and the logo is now easily recognised and suits the many applications needed. The “mark” / icon represents the four arrows pointing to the centre which is the Social Media junction, the four roads are to the key buildings, the encompassing circle represents the platform as an inclusive solution.
The colours chosen represent blue for social media (think Facebook, Linked In, Twitter), the grey means business and the orange depicts the fun side of social media!

So what is Club Social Junction?

FULL access to a growing online internet community
Get your Social Media Strategy in order and working for you
Social Media Training Academy – learn at your own pace with a variety of interactive tools; videos, training modules, e-books and much more!
Get help – ask your peers and the experts in our Social Media Community Forum
Research – find out everything you wanted to know about Social Media (and more
Have some fun – and put into practice the things you have learned by networking with the other members in our Clubhouse…win prizes too!
14 Days FREE Trial – click here now to find out more

Michelle Dalley from Creating Media is an active member of Club Social Junction and finds the information available invaluable to the fast changing social media world.

“Club Social Junction is the first place I go for social media advice and information; I use it daily. The articles are informative and constantly updated. Previously I would have had to hunt around the web looking for answers. Now I head straight to the Club Social Junction University and Library, like life I tend to then find myself in the Clubhouse or hanging out with the online community!”

For newcomers to social media click this link to get an excellent free download or a free 14 day Club Social Junction trial.
Creating Media are thrilled to be involved in the design work for such a ground breaking local, national and international new business. We look forward to being an active member of Club Social Junction and adding this project to our Monmouthshire based design portfolio.

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Eco collaboration project in Monmouthshire

michelle — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:13:48 +0000

A localised, green collaboration project near Chepstow, Monmouthshire.

Portskewett based recycling top soil/aggregates company with a green design company with a green environmental landscaping company…

Creating Media first became aware of Crownhill Topsoils from our client EcoVigour who we designed and printed a 4pp brochure for last year (recycled paper of course!). Creating Media linked James from James Davies Landcare with ecovigour last year and they already work on some projects together.

Crownhill are a successful company with clients across Chepstow, Newport, Monmouth and surrounding areas but with no website and dated branding. We discussed the situation and traded skills and services. Simon’s team were here transforming the landscape with a digger then putting in place 100 tonnes of recycled top soil and has just delivered some planings which are taken from the motorways and recycled. We have helped him focus his marketing by starting with naming and moving onto a new brand, 600gsm business cards, stationery, leaflets, signage and soon a new website www.crownhilltopsoil.co.uk

James met Simon Stone, whilst he was working at the Creating Media copse of land, he took his new business card and has started giving him regular work. I encouraged them both to get signs printed (designed for free) to get local trade and they have within just a few days picked up work from these.

James Davies of James Davies Landcare supplied man power and trade prices for all the materials used plus he has also been very active helping with tree surgery. We designed his logo which is now on his van and business cards and his new website which he has gained new work from. We have planted 100,s of hedges and formed an apricot, pear and apple orchard plus we intend to sow wild meadow mix for the birds and bees next month. James works locally mostly but has stated picking up London work recently as well.

As a joint collaboration we are looking at getting a trailer in a field nearby but not too near a major roundabout for the three of us to share large signage on.

We have all become great friends and can be relied on if one of us needs help with something – just the other night we were planting trees together whilst chatting and “putting the world to rights”.

This is a fine example of collaboration that has turned into a positive business and friendship.

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New website for Properts – Chepstow and Magor based local estate agents, solicitors and notaries

michelle — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:18:07 +0000

Properts Solicitors, Estate Agents and Notaries are an established Monmouthshire business with offices in Chepstow and Magor. Creating Media met Properts through local business networking, including 4 Networking in Chepstow and the Chepstow Chamber of Commerce.

Creating Media were commissioned to build a new website for Properts that improved their profile in the area through a modern interface for viewing properties for sale and rent plus clearly demonstrating their expertise as Solicitors and Notaries.

At the meeting the team at Properts clearly wanted to have the very best website in Monmouthshire and beyond with clear and simple website navigation, a flexible search facility, strong social media links, a news section, house of the week and importantly the key reasons for choosing Properts.

The visual for the website clearly represents the strong existing brand identity whilst looking fresh, approachable with clear call to actions. The use of the Properts logo “mark” in the form of the notarial seal in the centre gives the site a certain gravitas that delivers strength and integrity.

The use of “Ten great reasons” reinforces brand values and service levels for the site visitors building confidence and trust.

Three key website project points:

Choose a company that have experience of integrating an advanced software solution
Fully represent all services in equal measures
Make it easy for people to get in touch – have clear call to actions

To visit the new Properts website click here.
To view concept in PDF format click here

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4Networking client – I Am The Car Finder

michelle — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:13:03 +0000

Roger Green is the first person that I met through business networking over two years ago. Based on the meet, like, know and trust values of 4 Networking I am so pleased that two years later Creating Media have been asked to create the brand visuals for Roger’s new business - I Am The Car Finder.

Roger Green, based in Bristol, works with clients to source used cars across the UK and the move from Wraxall Motors to I am The Car Finder was a huge decision. Creating Media were very involved in the naming of the new business and the huge debate that ensued.

The new look logo is visually impactful, confident and memorable – just like Roger Green!

For the first round of logo submissions the team at Creating Media created four deigns and there was a clear winner at the first stage.

Roger really liked the idea of a traffic light system which has then been reinforced through printed materials, forum signatures and the website – www.thecarfinder.biz

Three key logo design project points:

1. Match the brand visual to the individual style

2. For smaller companies try the Ronseal approach (it does what it says on the tin!)

3. Deliver a consistent use of your brand – across all medias

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Adore Social Media…A new brand is born

michelle — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:00:36 +0000

Adore Social Media was born as a brand with our client, Helen Child Villiers, over many coffees and a huge discussion about what is social media? Who are the clients? What do the clients need? What is the brand offering and positioning? Even the company name was decided at the meeting, domains and social media identities were secured there and then. Adore Social Media had arrived.

Following on from the coffee meeting (there was cake also!), the creative team got to work on creating a visual brand logo that represented the personal approach and range of services provided by Adore Social Media. As a Chepstow based company Adore Social Media have clients across Bristol, Cardiff, Newport, Monmouth, Chepstow and the surrounding areas.

Three logos were created and presented to the client just four days later. This is always an exciting moment as the visuals are presented and the team try to remain impartial and open to feedback.

The decision was immediate – version one was the clear winner, for both the client and the Creating Media team. We changed the font to a more hand written style demonstrating a personal and fluid approach, the strapline cleverly has the + to represent Google+ for those in the know.

The final logo has had fantastic feedback from clients, business partners and friends. In fact it is definitely a firm favourite In the Creating Media logo and branding portfolio. Watch this space for the Adore Social Media website which is coming soon. In the meantime read more at the Adore Social Media on their blog.

www.Adoresocialmedia.blogspot.com

Three key logo design project points:

1. Be memorable and unique in name and visual

2. Ensure that your logo is suitable for the medias it will be used – social media, signage, vehicle graphics, business cards, websites, banners, folders, brochures etc

3. Love your brand!

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2011 – Thank you to our clients and suppliers

Creating Media — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:47:41 +0000

A huge thank you from the team at Creating Media to our many clients, suppliers and friends from 2011.

Creating Media have had a terrffic year with sales in significant double digit growth which can mainly be attributed to referalls from existing clients, networking and website referrals.

Creating Media have designed and developed a record number of websites and ecommerce sites this year in addition for clients across South Wales from Chepstow, Monmouth, Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Cardiff, Cwmbran across to Bridgend, Swansea and beyond. In addition we have developed sites for clients such as Bee Clear in Nottingham, Innovate IP in Bristol and clients in London, Birmingham and the South West.

Some of our favourite logo and branding projects took place in 2011, the Creating Media team enjoy working with start up businesses to ensure that their brand identity provides a great start for their new venture. Taking established businesses through re brands is a delicate balance of respecting the existing brand identity whilst tweaking the visual to reflect the years ahead.

Thank you to all of our clients, we look forward to working with you again 2012!

And thank you to all of our trade suppliers who have helped deliver the excellent service our clients enjoy – we look forward to doing more business with you in the New Year.

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Herbert Lewis, Chepstow launches new brand identity

michelle — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:05:25 +0000

Herbert Lewis in Chepstow have launched their new logo identity following a re brand by the Monmouthshire based Creating Media team.

The re brand represents the established department store in the heart of Chepstow and through the use of colour and fonts represents tradition but with a modern feel.

The project included a new logo design communicated through signage, stationery, letterheads, business cards, marketing materials and store visuals.

Dee Griffth, Managing Director of Herbert Lewis, Chepstow is delighted with the new look and has launched a marketing campaign with Phil Terrett from The Third Stage to enhance the brand awareness with their valued store card holders. Phil Terrett and Creating Media have worked together to produce branded materials including Bag For Life shopping bags in the distinctive Herbert Lewis purple, a Christmas card book and various other initiatives.

Creating Media are delighted to be involved in such an important local branding project. Herbert Lewis and Creating Media met through the Chepstow Chamber of Commerce.

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Shire Hall Monmouth website goes live

michelle — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:57:01 +0000

Have you visited the new Shire Hall, Monmouth website yet?

Creating Media were commissioned to create the look and feel for this important local website that profiles the historic Shire Hall, Agincourt Square in Monmouth. Shire Hall has had an extensive renocation project to reinstate it’s position as a major Monmouth attraction. Shire Hall is now also home to the Monmouth Tourist Information Centre.

Creating Media worked with Mike Booth, General Manager to design the website visuals, logo redraw, corporate branding pack, photography, stationery, signage, printed marketing materials and website content.

The new website will be updated with forthcoming events and community information to ensure that local people and visitors to Monmouthshire are kept fully aware of what is happening at Shire Hall.

To view the website please click here or get in touch with the Shire Hall team.

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Make It Happen Monday launches with Creating Media in Cardiff

michelle — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:20:48 +0000

Make It Happen Monday, a new venuture from national business networking organisation 4 Networking launched at The Village Hotel, Cardiff on 21st November 2011.

Michelle Dalley, Director of Creating Media was the facilitator for the launch event and will be running the meetings once a month in Cardiff, South Wales.

Make It Happen Monday encourages you to get the best possible start to your business week. In just 3 hours, gain energy + motivation AND relevant new info + skills AND an action plan to apply them STRAIGHTAWAY. Motivation + Action = Results.

Turbocharge your week and your business with Make It Happen Monday. It’s new, different and inspirational. You’ll leave with greater clarity and purpose and a transformed level of belief in what you can achieve. If you are on Twitter please follow the #MIHM hashtag for feedback and details on future meetings.

To read feedback from the launch meeting click here.

To book in for the next event please click here.

Testimonials from the Make It Happen Monday Cardiff launch event:

“Michelle pulled together an incredible launch for Make it Happen Monday, attracting a high calibre of attendees and organising a fabulous event at short notice and a brief that was light on detail until very late in the preparation stage. In true Michelle style, everything was impeccably organised, with attention to detail and yet a high degree of flexibility to accommodate the inevitable last minute changes. A dynamic powerhouse who truly makes it happen any day of the week.”

Lesley White, Marketing Angel

“Loved being with Michelle at the launch of Make It Happen Monday. You can totally rely on her to get the group on track and send us all away feeling energised and ready for the week. Totally reliable, totally awesome, great to be there with you on this one. “

Cathy Presland, Business Strategist And Growth Expert

To book in for the next event please click here.

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