Creative first

commercial always

An independent agency with over 30 years of international experience working with many of the world’s biggest brands!

How we achieve this is no secret…

  • We never worry about challenging assumptions or beliefs. Instead  of asking why, we ask why not?
  • We think bigger picture; beyond the ‘now’, beyond any product,  service or market, instead focussing on what’s right for your brand.
  • We combine insight with genuine creativity and strategic thinking  to uncover what makes your brand ‘different’.
  • We then develop a unique, compelling and credible position that  your audience can trust.
  • Delivered with commercial sense.

Our clients tell us that we’re different... Why? Because we care about you and your brand as much as you do. More importantly we judge our success by your success. We make it our priority to deliver tangible results that will help make your brand grow.

Our People

  • Global specialists combining over 135 years of knowledge and expertise
  • Operating a flexible, collective, hands on approach
  • With a unique in-depth understanding of the entire design process
  • We embrace change… driving innovation and commercial success

Our Strengths

Market Insight, Research & Planning

Our methodology is characterised by attention to detail, intelligence, experience, originality and most importantly collaboration. We work hard to understand your audience and their motivations. We conduct in-depth research and analysis to ensure that our creativity is tailored solely to the wishes of your customers and the needs of your business. We believe the longevity of our client relationships demonstrates how valuable that is.

Our Strengths

Strategic Design

We focus on unique ideas and intelligent thinking, inspired design that keeps iconic brands engaging and challenger brands to find their voice. We place creativity and the consumer at the heart of everything we do and we live with the belief that anything is creatively possible. Insightful and proactive; we aren’t afraid to ask questions, to challenge convention and to ask ‘why?’.

Our Strengths

Adaptive Design

At the heart of our philosophy sits ’Real-world creativity’; value-driven design that not only delivers seamless brand consistency, but an in-depth understanding of print, production, colour management and its endless possibilities. We are not your standard agency. We are not just ‘creatives’. We are a new breed. We are your commercial partner; responsive and efficient. We breathe life into big ideas and turn restricted budgets into rewarding opportunities.

Our Strengths

Artwork Production

Design isn’t truly brilliant until it becomes reality. That’s why our press-ready artwork, delivered on time and budget, is what truly sets us apart. Our tried and tested work methods, our technical knowledge and our entrepreneurial spirit have delivered clients commercial success for over 25 years. We are passionate about quality and fanatical about the detail. Dedicated to exceeding expectations, to delivering an unrivalled level of service and more importantly value for money.

Our Strengths

Packaging Mock-ups & 3D Prototyping

As industry pioneers we work closely with marketeers and brand owners around the world to help bring ideas to life. There is no problem that we cannot solve, no mock-up or prototype that we cannot produce. We push boundaries and technology at every turn. We encourage our clients to ‘think big’ and pride ourselves on our ability to identify the best packaging solution possible from every perspective.

Our process

working with our strategic partners we provide a fully integrated service:
C R E A T E D I S C O V E R D E L I V E R

1. Research

Our first objective is to define — collaboratively — a creative brief that we know will lead our thinking in the right direction. We then conduct in-depth research and ask the right questions. But most importantly we look, we listen and we learn.

2. Understanding

The second stage is to analyse markets, trends, behaviours and perceptions. We investigate your audience and their motivations to ensure that our creativity is tailored solely to the wishes of your customer and the needs of your business.

3. Planning

We’ll then define a clear strategy for developing ideas that have the power to make a dramatic impact upon your brand. Ideas that will define your direction, help anchor your communication, engage your audience and realise your ambitions.

9. Evaluation

A design isn’t truly brilliant until it becomes reality. So at this final stage we take time to ensure that our service has exceeded expectations and we have delivered a clear return on investment.

4. Create

Balancing knowledge with creativity and commerce, we now bring your proposition to life. We focus on effective solutions and meaningful connections with your audience, creating unique ideas that will help your brand find it’s true voice.

5. Develop

Then working closely with you, we will analyse our concepts ensuring we choose the best solution that encapsulates your strategy in the most compelling way. We will look to de-clutter communication hierarchies, establish true brand assets and ensure we test standout in the marketplace.

6. Refine

Our beautifully crafted creative is then refined to ensure the clarity of it’s communication and the consistency of it’s delivery.

7. Production

With our in-depth understanding of print, colour-management and its possibilities, we balance the creativity and technical discipline needed to achieve commercially successful results for you, each and every time.

8. Implementation

We ensure your work is then delivered on time, without fail. Your money will be used wisely and transparently, and no matter how big or small the budget we’ll put every penny to good use.

Examples of our work

Colman's Family Favourites Packaging
Webbox Festive Range Packaging