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It may take a while, but it’s on its way.

I have just returned from Venice/Amalfi Coast, which although was incredibly enjoyable, has led to the following issue…

Currently overloading the ADD Creative white board, sorry – hi-tec, electronic job processing and management toool, there is:

• 2 sizeable Chemical and Fluid Transfer based websites, that are pushing the envelope within their industry.
• A well known pub/restaurant website overhaul and redesign.
• A site redesign and SEO contract for an already successful linen company.
• A local Church website designed to bring the community together and encourage increased social interaction with the Church.
• A new group website for a local entrepeurial colleague.
• A new brand development and website for an amazing housing and DIY new product.
• New site for a UK Door Handle supplier.
• Several ongoing monthly SEO contracts for Leeds/Bradford based businesses.

So, not much going on then…

Early February, and we find Apple, deciding this the perfect time to launch ‘iPad‘. Apple are calling it ‘a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, playing games, reading e-books, and much more’.  It may well be just 0.5 inches thick and lighter than any laptop or notebook, but will it be a success? Will it change the way we browse the internet? Does anyone want to carry something this size around, when your average modern mobile will be sufficient for ‘average Joe’s’ browsing needs? So is it Fad or Rad?

I don’t have the answers, sorry!

And, believe it or not, I’m not ‘that’ much of a geek or fickle fashion follower to even have the iPhone; not that I don’t like them you understand, I just wouldn’t make enough use of one.

Yeah, yeah, I know – I’m not typical but because I spend most of my week sat in front of desktop broadband internet, but you see where I’m coming from.!

Closer to home

After a slow start to January, not unusual in the design and advertising industry, but things are certainly picking up nicely. A few new clients on board, both graphic and website design and also some good sized SEO and SEM projects.

As a designer, first and foremost, I used to slump a little in the shoulders when faced with the technical aspect of improving client SERPS, but the more I’ve done it over the last few years the more I’ve begun to enjoy it. The marketing man in me loves the challenge of immersing myself in a client’s product and marketplace, before creating an indepth SEO report and subsequent website strategies. It isn’t always an easy process and results (gains or god forbid, failures) are easily tracked, which are of course by the nature of SEO inherent. But, as I don’t profess to operate in the higher echelons of the global SEO community, I’ve been able to positively affect the results for the size of clients I work with. That’s not to say these clients are small companies, the latest ADD Creative assignment turns over £3m + and is widely recognised within its field.

So, onwards and upwards, as I’ve been heard to say once or twice….

Look out too for Smash Themes, another project coming from ADD Creative and business partner James Morrison. Despite the perpetually advancing nature of web design and build technology, the cost of a competitor-busting bespoke coded website, loaded with functionality and backed by an intuitive CMS remains out of reach of many SMEs.

Smash Themes will provide the latest in high quality, custom website themes built on a rock solid back-end and CMS – we’ll back this up with efficient support and a tailored design and coding service that will take the base theme to another level. A competitor-busting level which, in effect, is a custom-made website to fit a client’s exact needs for a fraction of the price you’d expect to pay.

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Current graphic work in progress

I’m currently manipulating the pixels for a mobile hairdressing website, a respected dental practice site, a chemical valves and pumps website. Lots of other stuff bubbling away too, so fingers crossed for a successful 2010 for everyone.

I’ll post some of the graphic design soon.

ADD Creative was commissioned to produce a bespoke illustration and new blog design by avid blogger, Dulwich Divorcee.

The world of parental blogging is still advancing at pace and these kind of personal makeovers help the writer represent themselves visually to back up the words. The client was very happy with her illustration, as am I, and the best feedback one can get is when the client’s child tells her that her new look is ‘very you, mummy!’.

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Client Creative Brief

Whether your project involves commercial premises or your home we will provide innovative yet practical solutions to make more effective use of your work or living space and create an environment that enhances your business or home environment.

We approach every project with the aim of giving a very personal yet professional service and the establishment of a partnership with our clients. This philosophy enables us to gain a thorough understanding of our client’s true needs and desires which in turn helps us give appropriate and effective design solutions.

Sandy Wilson

A family affair. Plan Creative was born when Sandy Wilson suggested creating an interior design and space planning division as part of his son-in-law Andy Driver’s graphic and media design company, Add Creative.

Sandy graduated at Napier College of Science and Technology in Edinburgh as an Associate of British Interior Designers (ABIDA) and the best overall designer and winner of the Edmund Hudson Quaich. With many years of experience in the design and refurbishment of home, office, retail and leisure environments Sandy’s logical approach, complemented by his strong design background, provides a unique relationship with clients.

ADD Creative helps launch a pioneering clean tech start-up business report for London based green news and media outfit, Greenbang. The Greenbang website delivers daily news and intelligence to some 120,000 global business leaders working for a low-carbon future.

This brand new Low Carbon Technologies Report delivers cutting-edge insights into the latest and most promising cleantech start-ups and will be published quarterly. The LCTR will provide in-depth analysis and how-to intelligence for investors, entrepreneurs and low-carbon technology leaders.

The project, which ran to a 58 pages, was designed to be informative and corporate, rather than creatively challenging to either reader or myself. Nevertheless, presenting technical data in a pleasing graphic style whilst being ergonomic with the information, is a challenge in itself. Even if that challenge is mainly down to self-restraint!

ADD Creative’s blossoming graphic design relationship with the guys at Greenbang continues to provide great insight into all things Green, something which is beginning to have a positive effect on the way I do business, think about saving energy and run the family home.

Long may it continue!

Very, very funny. But not at all true, of course!