Our Work

From design to print, simple to complex web systems, business advice to interactive database coding, designtoo offers a wide range of services for its customers.

Explore the options below to see some examples of work we have done, with links to websites to allow you to see a little bit more.

Our ethos is one of service to our customers as though we were a department within their company. We pro-actively advise on how design can help their company to grow, and then provide the solutions to match.

We are very flexible and non-restrictive, we don´t believe in tying our customers down. There are no compulsory maintenance contracts and no restrictions on how and when we are used. The customer only ever pays for the work we do and this relaxed approach help us build and maintain great client relationships.

So, have a look at what we do, and if you feel that we could help you, why not contact us for a free no-obligation initial discussion.

 

Some examples of our client work:


Artista

Client: Artista
Brief: Branding, website and stationery
Date: Ongoing.

Artista is a nationally leading supplier of hosts and hostesses for corporate events, awards ceremonies and private functions. Working with top international companies they proudly present themselves as 'the professional face for your event'.

Designtoo has worked with Artista to re-brand the company, from stationery to advertising and on the web. Their internet site now offers a portfolio of work and a gallery demonstrating what they provide.

Artista Work ExampleArtista Work Example

Further information about Artista can be found at www.artistaevents.com.

Aspiration Consulting

Client: Aspiration Consulting
Brief: Website and e-print work
Date: Ongoing.

Aspiration Consulting sources professionals for key roles in property and construction.

When Aspiration Consulting contacted Designtoo they wanted a gateway site to allow people to respond to a national advertising campaign, this site then drives visitors through to the new website we built for them. A non-conventional approach designed to look professional but fun the website is built as a book divided into the relevant sections.

Aspiration Work ExampleAspiration Work Example

Further information about Aspiration Consulting can be found at www.aspirationconsulting.com.

Axiom

Client: Axiom Communications
Brief: Brand identity and website redesign
Date: Ongoing

Axiom Communications Management is a high impact public relations and marketing communications agency specialising in the development and the environment, energy, and professional services and training sectors.

We have worked with Axiom to help define and develop their corportate brand and to redesign their existing website.

Axiom Communications logoAxiom Communications website

Further information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomcomms.com

Borchard Lines

Client: Borchard Lines
Brief: Website with bespoke interactive shipping maps
Date: Ongoing.

Borchard Lines is a London City based shipping line serving Europe and the Mediterranean.

Designtoo was asked to produce a website for them, re-branding their online presence and bringing it up to date. In addition we developed an interactive map showing the routes their shops take.

Borchard Lines Work ExampleBorchard Lines Work Example

Further information about Borchard Lines can be found at www.borlines.com.

ELMA

Client: ELMA
Brief: Website re-development
Date: Ongoing.

ELMA (Early Learning Music Academy), are a London based academy teaching music to the very young.

Designtoo has worked with ELMA to re-develop an existing website, providing a stronger online brand through which they can pitch to the parents of children who would like their children to explore music at a very early age.

ELMA Work ExampleELMA Work Example

Further information about ELMA can be found at www.elmacademy.org.uk.

Friars Court

Client: Friars Court
Brief: Website
Date: Ongoing.

Friars Court has been the family home of the Willmers since 1917. The current Cotswold stone house has stood on its moated site, close to the River Thames, for over 300 years.

Designtoo has worked with Friars Court to establish and maintain a strong web presence over a number of years. Recently the website has been completely revised and updated to allow the client to run the website using Flarebox.

Friars Court Website SampleFriars Court Website Sample

Further information about Friars Court can be found at www.friarscourt.com.

Frontiers

Client: Frontiers International, Gloucestershire
Brief: Web and print design
Date: Ongoing since 04/07

Frontiers International is the world's leading supplier of holidays which take their customers to new frontiers. Renowned for their fishing and shooting holidays, they also offer a wide range of Elegant Journeys providing fantastically comfortable holidays to a range of destinations.

Designtoo has worked with Frontiers in a range of ways, from print (brochures and newsletters), to web development both internaly and externally. Print work has included 100+ page brochures, newsletters and stationery; web work has ranged from bespoke customer facing content managed websites, to an internal client database managing their office work, but available from anywhere in the world.

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Further information about Frontiers International, Gloucestershire can be found at www.frontierstravel.com.
Further information about Frontiers International, Wexford can be found at www.frontierstravel.com or www.frontiersej.com

Haberdashers

Client: Haberdashers Livery Company, London
Brief: Website redesign and development with CMS
Date: Ongoing since 07/07

One of the Great XII Livery Companies of London, the Haberdashers´ Livery Company was founded in medieval times over 600 years ago. They wanted a website which gave them the flexibility to update it themselves, allow them to move forward in working online with their Members and provide a launching pad to gain access to their many schools, churches, charities and affiliated organisations.

The Company was keen to present an image which was modern and approachable, but in keeping with the centuries of tradition in their history. It needed to present them as Outward Facing, Forward Looking and Relevant to the 21st Century. A bespoke CMS system was written in PHP and using MySQL, it has links to their internal database and presents information both publically and through a secure member´s area. Information can be maintained by their staff and the whole system is low maintainance.

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Further information about Haberdashers Livery Company, London can be found at www.haberdashers.co.uk.

Hilltop Storage

Client: Hilltop Storage
Brief: Branding, website and stationery
Date: Ongoing.

A discrete facility set tucked away in the countryside, Hilltop Storage offer transport and storage of rare, elegant and expensive motor cars, removing the hassle for the owners.

Designtoo has worked with Hilltop storage in developing their brand, building their website, producing their stationery and brochure, and photographing the cars for them.

Hilltop Storage Example WorkHilltop Storage Example Work

Further information about Hilltop Storage can be found at www.hilltopstorage.co.uk.

Hope For More Time

Client: Hope For More Time
Brief: Website and flyers
Date: Ongoing.

Hope For More Time is a lifestyle management company designed to help take the stress out of your life, doing the things that give you more time to concentrate on the things that are more important to you.

Designtoo developed their brand, built a website and produced printed material for them. The website looks quite simple, but the more you explore, the more little details are spotted, (have a look at the clock for example...).

Hope For More Time work examplesHope For More Time work examples

Further information about Hope For More Time can be found at www.hope4moretime.com.

Kernon

Client: Kernon
Brief: Website redesign and development
Date: Ongoing.

Kernon Countryside Consultants advise their clients on a wide range of countryside based issues, from planning to development, diversification to expert witness work.

Designtoo developed a new website for them, matching the look and feel of their print work, and allowing them to present a professional appearance online.

Kernon Work ExamplesKernon Work Examples

Further information about Kernon can be found at www.kernon.co.uk.

Love My Cow

Client: Love My Cow
Brief: Photography, website and print
Date: Ongoing.

Love My Cow is the humourous website with a serious purpose. Beef farmers in the Cotswolds they produce beef from fantastic Hereford cows, raised free range in a healthy and safe environment - they are passionate about beef!

Designtoo helped Love My Cow by photographing their herd (sat in a field photographing the bull with a wide-angle lense was interesting!), developing their brand, building the website and delivering branded print materials as well.

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Further information about Love My Cow can be found at www.lovemycow.com.

Morley Health

Client: Morley Health
Brief: Branding, website and stationery
Date: Ongoing.

Morley Health is a dynamic company specialising in healthcare communications. As a communications company it was important that their brand and web presence should reflect their communication standards.

Designtoo worked with Morley Health to build this brand, develop their website and produce their stationery.

Morley Health Work ExamplesMorley Health Work Examples

Further information about Morley Health can be found at www.morleyhealth.co.uk.

New Hunting & Fishing

Client: Ponoi River Co
Brief: Website and brochure design
Date: Ongoing.

The Ponoir River Co. is a Russian fishing company offering amazing Salmon fishing on the remote Kola Peninsula.

Designtoo has re-written their website to provide them with a bespoke content management website. In addition to being able to develop their own structure and content the site is designed to allow them to upload movies and photos from the river, usually across a satellite link-up.

We have also produced their latest brochure, an elegant introduction to their company showing off the wonderful holidays they run. Available in print and electronically from their website.

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Further information about Ponoi River Co can be found at www.ponoiriver.com.

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Outdoor Max

Client: Outdoor Max
Brief: Design and development of website
Date: Ongoing.

A company offering personalised giftware and clothing, Outdoor Max asked Designtoo to transfrom their online presence.

Designtoo designed and built a new website for them, developing a modern but professional look. The website was then linked into the catalogue systems of Outdoor Max's suppliers.

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Further information about Outdoor Max can be found at www.odmax.com.

Quails

Client: Quails
Brief: Website with marketing back-end
Date: Ongoing.

Quails is a Events management company. Specialising in removing the effort and hard work from their clients they organise a range of events from elaborate birthday parties, to big corporate occasions.

Designtoo produced their website for them, the site shows off what they offer and has a clever back-end system to track interest shown in articles in their monthly e-mailing newsletter.

We have also done print work for them from flyers to bespoke photo montage work for their clients.

Quails work exampleQuails work example

Further information about Quails can be found at www.quailsegg.com.

Sadlers Catering

Client: Sadlers Catering
Brief: Website redesign
Date: Ongoing

Sadlers Catering provide quality outside catering based on a fine dining background.

Designtoo has worked with Sadlers to upgrade and update their website. We continue to work with Sadlers as they continue their business development.

Sadlers Catering Website SampleSadlers Catering Website Sample

Further information about Sadlers Catering can be found at www.sadlerscatering.co.uk

Silver Pear Weddings

Client: Silver Pear Weddings, Oxfordshire
Brief: Website redesign and development
Date: Ongoing since 06/06

Silver Pear Weddings offer fantastic weddings and receptions in a lovely classical Cotswold Country House location.

Designtoo has worked with Silver Pear Weddings in many different ways, from web to print. The website is bespoke and written to show off the colourful and elegant examples of weddings run by the company, in addition corporate branding, and stationery has been produced for them.

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Further information about Silver Pear Weddings, Oxfordshire can be found at www.silverpearweddings.co.uk.

Snipe Photos

Client: Snipe Photos
Brief: Website redesign and development
Date: Ongoing.

Snipe Photos is the website for another company belonging to Alasdair Kirk, MD of Designtoo. A professional photographer, the site acts as a portfolio and a secure viewing platform for customers.

Brand, stationery and website were all developed for Snipe Photos. The brand set out to be a modern, but classic take on the brand name. The website offers a simple front end to visitors, allowing guests to log in and see open photos, or customers to log in and see their own photos securely and privately on the internet. The back-end of the system is very sophisticated, photos can be exported directly to the website from Adobe Lightroom. The website finds them and then creates the appropriate folder, creating different sizes of the photos for specific purposes, watermarking them for protection and building an RSS feed for viewing tools such as PicLens. There is also an administrator area allowing each album to be allocated to any combination of users. The site currently hosts over 240 albums and over 27,000 photos.

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Further information about Snipe Photos can be found at www.snipephotos.com.

Urathon

Client: Urathon
Brief: Website re-development
Date: Ongoing.

Urathon are a manufacturing company producing rapid prototyping and pre-production samples from drawings, moulds, sampling from moulds and end products.

Designtoo has worked with Urathon to re-develop an existing website, providing a stronger online brand though which they can communicate with their customers.

Urathon Work ExampleUrathon Work Example

Further information about Urathon can be found at www.urathon.com.

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