To the uninitiated, the creative process can seem like a wild, mysterious and esoteric thing, so we'd like to introduce you to the concepts that drive our thought patterns. There really is method to our madness, we promise!
There's plenty of method to our madness; we have a brilliant way of working thats proven.
There's more to it than meets the eye! It takes love & intuition and we've got lots to give.
Ever wondered what it takes to create a successful website? We'll guide you through safely.
The Print Daddy since 1990. Experience, innovation and great value, that's how we roll!
Every successful project begins with understanding, which is why we start yours by getting to know you, your company and what you want to get from working with us. We'll set out the goals for your project, take a look at what you've done in the past and how your brand applies to both your business and your customers.
Once we understand your business, we can work out in which direction to point you. We'll work with you on marketing strategy, producing content for your project and if you're after a website we'll produce the information architecture. Content is still and always will be king, without it we'd all be starving artists.
We've always believed design is more than just pretty pictures or finding the right style, it goes far beyond that. Design's main purpose belongs with making things work and getting the right message across to the right people and that's the way we'll approach your project, all whilst making it gorgeous.
Unlike other studios, we won't just deliver your work and abandon you in the cold harsh morning light. We believe in creating a lasting relationship with you, so we'll be there if your website experiences a hiccup or you want to create some letterheads to go with that awesome business card we just made for you.
W3C Web standards and good semantically marked up, structured code both give your site a shot in the arm when it comes to SEO. Don't accept anything less!
Good design has the power to provoke emotional responses in even the staunchest of people, causing them to associate with a website or brand, like it's one of their best friends.
Information Architecture (IA) & User Experience (UX) help us form the backbone of your site. Understanding how a user will achieve goals on your site is critical to its' success.
The prettiest website in the world may get some attention, but without strategic thinking and a long term approach, it will fall short of it's potential success.
The core of every successful site is excellent, relevant content. The words on your site will have the biggest effect on your visits impression of you and your business, so getting them right is vital.
Knowing who you're talking to can make a huge difference in all forms of marketing. Online it can make the difference between scaring off potential customers and making that sale.
Fundamentally brands are like people. They have values and morals, likes and dislikes, favourites colours and pet hates. They even have faults and weaknesses just like people do. To build and maintain a successful brand we believe that the personality traits of your company need to be carefully considered. Wherever and whenever your clients interact with your brand you need to make the right impression. These 'touch points' throughout your clients' experience will provide the key emotional responses that determine their opinion of your brand. From your logo right down to the type of biscuits you serve when they come to see you. So, how do we define the personality of your brand? Well, there are a number of questions we will ask to enable us define your brand...
We like to practice what we preach! We will do our best to make your brand journey as simple and fun as possible. Whether it's a brand makeover or a completely new identity, our tried and tested process will ensure that we can work our magic as efficiently as possible...
We strongly believe that branding should be a collaborative process. Before we start the creative bit we like to spend time getting to know you and your business to find out how everything ticks. This also gives you a chance to find out more about us and how we work. We will extract all the information we need to define the essence of your brand and this will dictate how we approach the creative process.
Now its time for the creative bit, and this is where the magic really starts to happen! Our designers take all the information and planning and transform it into enchanting ideas to sell your brand. Starting with your logo we will begin to create your 'brandscape', the place where your brand will live and breathe.
Once you have fallen in love with your new corporate identity we will help you define and design the elements of your 'brandscape'. Your brandscape will provide your business with an integrated and unified voice with which to speak to your clients across all the necessary media platforms. It encompasses everything 'marketing' that goes on in your business world. Once you arrive at your brandscape you'll feel completely at home and you'll never want to leave. We'll even provide you with a map so you don't get lost!
Our belief is that the branding process is never over. In order for your company to achieve its long term goals it will need to keep transforming and adapting to the business environment. The evolution of your brandscape is key to the success of this process and we are here every step of the way, as and when you need us. We are on hand to advise and implement all aspects of your brand management. We can help you stay focussed, define your marketing aspirations and realise your dreams. Remember we love your brand as much as you do!
During our 21 years in existence we have witnessed the birth of digital photography, the explosion of online media and the introduction of HD video all of which we have embraced and worked hard to master as quickly as possible. When it comes to print, we've being doing it since we were born. Its were we came from, its in our blood. Don't get the wrong idea print has changed a lot over the years, and our knowledge and skill has evolved with it. But our fundamental understanding and appreciation print is proper old skool.
Whether it's a brochure, an exhibition stand or a USB memory stick, printed media is an integral part of your brandscape and that's the way we treat it. Our extensive knowledge of the process enables us to maximise the potential of this platform for your business. By combining stunning design with innovative processes we can create truly awesome print.
Don't panic, we are highly experienced at print buying and explaining print production in plain English. We also get great prices for our clients.
Experience is the key, putting the right jobs with the right printers and not may people can boast 3Men's impressive 20 years of print buying with the connections and real-life problem solving that covers. From single colour, to metallic specials, Stochastic screening, Security Holograms, even the weird and wonderful Eg. Golf balls or cycling kit we've been there and done that!
We specialise in helping companies reach their full branding potential, which means we do a whole lot more than what's on this page. Everything from photography, video, websites and business cards to conference displays, signage, mobile apps and social marketing.
