Living in a visual world, brands and visual identities are all around us. With more information channels and outlets than ever before, it is vital that your business engages effectively in this visualisation and promotes an appealing and professional image to its customers - communicating to its full potential in an increasingly competitive environment.
With a vast range of skills in all fields of design, artwork and print, and more diverse areas such as vehicle wrapping and web site production, our 18 staff offer a broad range of solutions to our customers.
We have five designers within the team, giving us a wide range of styles, skills and experience. As designers, we feel it is important to adapt to our clients’ requirements, by communicating with their target audience to create effective solutions.
I am the longest serving Cypher employee (apart from Paul and Sue!) joining Cypher in June '97. I now juggle working part time with two children - who are currently my hobby/interest/activity at the moment! BC (before children) I enjoyed skiing, swimming and reading the Sunday papers with a coffee!
I am very lucky to live and work in such a beautiful area and enjoy the versatility and range of work at Cypher.
After spending 12 years in the Big Smoke after graduating I decided to return to big lakes, forest and mountains!
Likes: Walking, fishing, skiing.
Dislikes: Cheese & Onion crisps.
I joined Cypher in 2000 to set up a dedicated design department, after spending the previous decade working in the world of advertising in London. I've won numerous awards including 'Ad of the Year' at the British Recruitment Advertising Awards.
My ever greying hair and receding hairline being testament to our commitment to hard work and creative solutions. Or maybe it's the longboarding / skateboarding down the Cumbrian fells that's doing this!
I have been part of the design team since I graduated in 2004, with a year out somewhere in the middle to travel and live in Australia. Outside of work I love running and have recently completed the Edinburgh marathon in 4 hours 31mins.
I am probably right in saying that not many people would tell a mechanic how to fix a car, or lecture an electrician how to re-wire a house, so why does everyone think they can tell a graphic designer how to design?
I am the young guy of the Cypher team, employed to shake a few of the old boys up and spark them back into life. I have now been at Cypher 2 years & originally went to Staffordshire University, where I achieved a 2.1 in graphic design & a 3 year hangover.
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Brief: To create a series of leaflets and posters to promote the Eden Rivers Festival as a fun and exciting day out for all the family.
Brief: To promote the Lemur and Hawk experience as attractions in their own right at Trotters World of Animals.
Brief: To create a restaurant card to promote the other companies within the group.
Brief: To create a leaflet to promote the Brewery and its brewing techniques, by informing the public of the history behind each brew along with tasting notes.
To increase awareness of Thomas Cook customers to an offer which sends their dog on holiday to Barking Mad whilst they are away.
Holmescales offer a variety of outdoor activities to both the corporate market and individuals.
Brief: To promote Holmescales within these different markets.
Brief: To create an A5 double cover, perfect bound brochure which promotes Cumbria as the 'Adventure Capital'.
Brief: To create a brochure to establish the brand for the Drunken Duck which sits alongside the signage, stationery and associated marketing material.
Brief: To create a prospectus for the Computing Department to appeal to prospective undergraduate students promoting Lancaster University as the cutting edge of technology in this field.
Brief: To set up a template and create a quarterly A5 publication for Pro Operator.
Pro Operator is received by all 20,000 registered NRoSO members.
Brief: To design and produce a holiday guide for the Western Lake District. Includes creating a concept to promote the area and handling of all advertising entries.
Brief: To create a series of brochures and brand identity which promotes sister companies Aindale and KTD within the corporate sector.
Brief: To create an identity which launched an I.T. service for small to medium size businesses aimed at combatting the day to day issues of I.T.
Brief: To create a bespoke folder in small quantities which promotes Landscape Solutions to Architects and Designers.
Designed using digital print from a flat A3 sheet.
Brief: To create a fun ‘yet professional’ folder and inserts for prospective franchisees.
Brief: To produce a dual pocket capacity folder which can hold a variety of tender documents and marketing material.
Brief: To create a brochure which promotes the newly opened Food Technology Centre, and encourage small/medium size business to use the excellent facilities on offer.
Brief: To create an A4 prospetus with pocket for a primary school.
Includes photography & design to capture the ethos of the school.
Brief: To create an identity which launched an I.T. service for small to medium size businesses aimed at combating the day to day issues of I.T.
Brief: To create a name and brand for the launch of a quality accreditation scheme for activities within Cumbria.
Brief: To create an identity which promotes the Lemur and Hawk experience at Trotters World of Animals.
Brief: To re-brand Stramongate School, which reflects the long history of the school whilst still projecting a forward thinking and contemporary environment.
Brief: To create a group brand for a number of hotels within the South Lakes area, whilst at the same time reflecting the local environment.
Brief: To create a new identity which promotes the newly refurbished Eltermere Inn: reflecting the history of the building and appealing to a broader audience.
Brief: To create a stationery pack which reflects the location and feel of Chesters within its scenic environment.
Brief: To create a refined stationery design for Graham Edwards Photography.
Brief: To continue the brand identity established by Cypher into a range of stationery.
Brief: To apply the brand identity established by Cypher through to a range of stationery.
Brief: To create a range of stationery, developing the 'Pure Exhilaration' theme developed by Cypher in other marketing material.
Brief: To create a generic portable exhibition stand which re-inforces the Lancaster Training Services image.
Brief: To create a number of portable exhibition stands for use at the Classic Car Show at the NEC.
Brief: To create a bespoke 8m x 4m exhibition stand which promotes Cumbria as the Adventure Capital at The Outdoor Show, NEC. Including installation prior to the event.
Brief: To design and produce a generic exhibition stand and associated marketing material for use at a number of venues.
Brief: To create a distinctive and eyecatching set of rigid graphic panels for use in a shell scheme. Won award for best small stand.
Brief: To create a generic portable exhibition system that can be used across all aspects of HEAD UK, with specific promotional banners for racket sports.
Brief: To promote the work of Sue Flowers through a series of CD cased calendar cards.
Brief: To raise awareness of the new racket technology through a series of associated marketing products.
Brief: To continue the new Aindale identity though a range of marketing solutions and raise awareness of the new brand with their customers.
Brief: To design a sleeve which holds the Environmental Sciences new promotional DVD.
Brief: To create a series of promotional 'give aways' which sit on the TWP Solicitors exhibition stand also designed by Cypher.
Brief: To produce a series of adverts to promote Cumbria as the 'Adventure Capital'. The advert shown was to work alongside an editorial feature in The Sunday Times.
Brief: To produce a series of adverts which promote Peill & Co. to potential new customers.
Brief: To design an advertising campaign which promotes KTD within both the retail and business sectors.
Brief: To create a 12 month campaign which promotes Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater Steamers, and encourages visitors to experience both attractions.
Brief: To create a 12 month campaign which promotes Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater Steamers, and encourages visitors to experience both attractions.
Brief: To create an advertising campaign for the Luggage Division of HEAD UK, targeting different events throughout the year to promote their new fitness range.
Brief: To apply the style established in other marketing material into a clear and easy to navigate, content managed, website.
Brief: To create an image led website which promotes the quality of Domus Design interiors.
Brief: To develop a new design for the Tangent Expeditions family of websites, including a portal page for easy access to all of their business areas.
Brief: To apply the new brand identity onto a bespoke website.
Brief: To create a dual navigational website which makes it easier to use for the customer, via location or product area.
Brief: To develop a website that is easy and fun to navigate by creating a new design style that can be translated into future marketing material.
Brief: To create a series of external signs for The Punch Bowl, expanding on the identity created and the new interior design of the building.
Brief: To continue the style established in the new brochure onto a number of external signs which promotes The Drunken Duck and act as directional signage around the premises.
Brief: To create a new external sign which positions TFP within the James Cropper PLC site.
Brief: To design a series of external signs which raises the visibility of the hotel to passing traffic.
Brief: To create a new range of signage to aid visitors through the village and onto the James Cropper site.
Brief: To create new shop front signage within the guideline restrictions of the overall retail outlet.
Brief: To redevelop all existing vehicles including buses and landrovers, with their new orange brand identity.
Brief: To design graphics for a number of vehicles from small vans to pickup trucks. We developed and incorporated their existing logo to give a more contemporary feel.
Brief: To redevelop all existing vehicles including buses and landrovers, with their new orange brand identity.
Brief: To design a series of twelve aspirational posters to help the children to think positively about learning.
Brief: To create an information poster to promote 'The Big North Gathering' to TVR owners within the Car Club.
Brief: To communicate consistently the HEAD UK element of the global brand through advertising and promotional work.
Brief: To create a set of trade posters to promote new products within the construction industry.
Brief: To raise awareness of safety within the community with a series of leaflets and posters for the South Lakeland Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership.
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