News

Penn State embraces all media

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

To accompany the launch of our new packaging range for Penn State, we have created a website that introduces a group of 'Penn Pals' featuring in bumpers on Sky Movies (delivered by Different). The site also features our competitive viral game called 'Pretzel Panic', a manic pretzel-eating frenzy. www.pennstate.co.uk

Silverlining wins Adobe award

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Our recent website for Silverlining Furniture has won a prestigious Adobe Site of the Day award. Adobe is the world's leading developer of web and creative software (including industry standards such as Photoshop and Flash), and so it's great for us to be recognised for our technical and creative achievements with their products.

http://www.adobe.com/showcase/
http://www.silverliningfurniture.co.uk/

TT electronics launches its new website

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We have recently completed a new website for international manufacturer TT electronics. Based on Fin, our popular CMS, the site is also the first step in establishing a new visual personality for the company. We will shortly be commencing work on new brand guidelines and literature. www.ttelectronics.com

Penn State unveils new look

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We have recently completed a redesign of the Penn State Pretzel range owned by Intersnack. Increasing brand presence and aiming for more of a convivial spirit, Penn State is reaching new markets through mini-campaigns on satellite TV and through a new and entertaining promotional website that we are creating and launching shortly.

North consolidates position

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

North of England P&I Club is one of the world's leading marine liability mutuals. We have recently carried out a revision of their brand and all corporate literature. Allied to this we are developing a large new website for the club embracing the full potential of our powerful content management system Fin.

FWA Award for Chromazone

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We continue to receive hugely positive feedback on our website and identity for specialist digital printer Chromazone. The response underlines our belief in creative quality and technical innovation. The FWA award for our site is a prestigious accolade and is both incentive and inspiration to lift our standards higher. www.chromazone-imaging.co.uk

Elfab pushes forward

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Elfab, who manufacture pressure relief bursting discs for a global sales network, are continuing to push forward by commissioning a new website. In addition we have restyled their interiors using large artworks of their circular discs specifically sprayed in assorted colours.

Hexham announces 2008 line-up

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Hexham Book Festival is now in its third successful year and is an enjoyable and stimulating mix of discussions, readings, argument and entertainment. Featuring Germaine Greer, John Burton Race and Simon Armitage among others, the event continues to grow in reputation. Having designed the brand last year we were once again invited to design the programmes, publicity material and website. www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk

A bigger splash

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

We have just launched a new identity and website for Swimmimg Pool Design based in Wiltshire. The company delivers complete solutions for an exclusive client base and to the highest quality. Both the brand and website accomodate a number of individual companies with their own specialities, all fitting under a consistent design umbrella. www.swimmingpool-design.co.uk

Garlands launches

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Garlands Call Centres is an independent UK outsourced contact centre operator based 100% in the Tees Valley. The company employs around 3200 full and part time personnel in customer contact and managerial roles. We were commissioned to deliver a website putting people at the fore. A minimal design approach aligned with our cms system Fin resulted in many layers of information being readily accessed and updated. www.cjgarland.co.uk

A glimpse of the future

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

We have recently completed a large brand, print and interactivity project for Codeworks, the North East's centre for digital innovation. With two exciting new conferences - Thinking Digital and Game Horizon - planned for 2008, Codeworks chose us to deliver a new visual identity, key marketing literature and a large, content-managed website for each.

www.thinkingdigital.co.uk
www.gamehorizonconference.com

New direction for University of Liverpool

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

We have completed our first year of redefining the Univeristy's student recruitment literature. This has embraced undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses, international guides and all departmental literature. We have also delivered a student recruitment campaign to unite the University under a number of typographic illustrations centred around the University's adventurous and pioneering spirit. The new positioning is fresh and streamlined with emphasis on engaging photography.

Seven Stories launches collection quest

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Seven Stories actively collects original archive material by British writers and illustrators for children. The collection includes work by leading authors and illustrators, such as Philip Pullman and Shirley Hughes. We have devised an interactive game to help children discover the different ways manuscripts are created. Browser, their resident cat, runs and leaps his way up through a set of challenging levels collecting interesting facts and points along the way. http://collection.sevenstories.org.uk/game/quest/splash.php

Newcastle University evolves

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Newcastle University has awarded us the contract to continue to produce their undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses after a national pitch. We have designed both these publications and their Integrated Visual Identity over the last 7 years, so it is especially pleasing to retain and develop a strong relationship.

Mark Fry releases second album

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

When 19-year-old Mark Fry recorded his debut album Dreaming With Alice for RCA in Italy in 1972 he little imagined that it would resurface three decades later as a sought-after cult recording, favourably compared to Donovan and described by The Unbroken Circle as a "defining masterpiece" of psychedelic folk. January 2008 will see the release of Mark's second album SHOOTING THE MOON on his own label Boredidlebaby. We were asked to design both the cd artwork and accompanying website promoting Mark's music and paintings. www.markfry.co.uk

Northumberland Lights

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Northumberland Lights 2007 is set against some of the county's most dramatic locations. We were commissioned to produce their festival programme. Using black backgrounds throughout, the programme shows stunning colour photography of a number of locations set against the absolute blackness of the Northumberland sky.

Entrepreneurs' Forum

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Entrepreneurs' Forum asked us to design and produce their first Annual Review this summer. Typographically layering key statistics produced powerful layouts and echoed the Forum's desire to be innovative and eye-catching. We adopted a square format and printed the review in two metallic colours on uncoated paper.

Welcome

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

As part of Dott 07 (Designs of the time), a design initiative between One NorthEast and The Design Council, we have designed an exhibition at the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge around the nature of what makes people feel welcome. Delivered through Media 19 the project presents an eclectic mix of images, short films and written texts that reflect the ideas and imagination of people and communities taking part.

English Heritage

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Roundhouse has created all communication materials - brand, catalogue and website - to promote Picture House, the fifth contemporary arts exhibition at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens which opened in May. This is an exciting opportunity to view the work of artists who work in film, theatre, fashion, performance and art. Picture House unveils the work from a variety of world-class names including Oscar nominee Mike Figgis working with fashion duo Boudicca and Mercury Prize winner Antony Hegarty. http://www.picturehousebelsay.co.uk

Community Foundation

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Community Foundation awards grants to local groups and projects that make a real difference to Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Our newly designed website is fully standards-compliant and uses our content management system Fin, which embraces our Pagemaker, News and Mailing List modules. http://www.communityfoundation.org.uk

A new direction for NVM

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

NVM is an independently-owned firm of venture capital managers who manage five investment funds which exceed £180 million. NVM approached The Roundhouse to design its five Annual Reports. We took photographs of differing tree barks to suggest protection and solidity.

Interior Style

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We have just completed a fresh and contemporary website for Interior designer, Ruth Bond Ruth designs for clients in the UK, Australia and America and wanted a minimalist showcase of her beautiful design projects. Our approach uses gradual fades and a rich colour palette to offset crisp photography. www.ruthbond.co.uk

Cranfield University's new website is launched

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000

After a year of research and development, the first phase of the Cranfield University website has been launched. We have led technical and marketing workstreams in the implementation of this flagship project which, along with the University prospectus, forms the core of our new pan-university visual identity. For more information about the website, see the Work section. www.cranfield.ac.uk