News

votetub.com launches

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We have recently named, branded and created the website for votetub, a new online community connecting like-minded people and stimulating debate of important social and political issues. votetub enables voting on-line and as MPs vote in Parliament it will be possible to check if they are voting the way that is expected. It hopes to create a real influence on the House, with enough debate and opinion taking place on the site to encourage MPs to �check the temperature' in the votetub before they vote on key issues.
http://www.votetub.com

Liverpool strengthens appeal...

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We have won another national pitch to continue our work with the University of Liverpool. Shown here are the Undergraduate and Mini Undergraduate prospectuses aimed at students and parents. To convey the strong flavour of the city and the University's values, we have designed a completely new, fresh direction of bold, photographic layouts with powerful typography.

A successful Festival...

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Food, wine, landscape, crime, history, politics and poetry were all on offer at this year's Hexham Book Festival, which by all accounts was the most successful yet. Philippa Gregory, Simon Hoggart, Margaret Drabble, Shirley Williams and PD James contributed to a very enjoyable event. We designed all marketing material including brand development, programme and festival website.
http://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk

MBA reaches out

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

MBA (Memorials By Artists) represents the best letter-carvers and designers in the UK. We have designed and developed their website to feature the artists work and approach while also giving guidance on commissioning new pieces. The site provides an essential platform for their portfolios with directories for direct contact and liaison. The sensitive subject matter required a minimalist, high quality design approach.
http://www.memorialsbyartists.co.uk

New brand for Silvery Tweed Cereals

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Based in the picturesque coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed on the English-Scottish Border, Silvery Tweed Cereals makes flaked, coated and blended cereal products and flours for many national retail brands. With a long successful heritage, the company wished to project a strong, contemporary image to capitalise on its potential. We are currently working on their website and literature.

Picture this

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Bruce Reid is in great demand as a picture framer, catering for a number of prominent galleries and artists in the North East and beyond. We have designed his identity to frame life itself through a cut square in his business card and letterheads.

21 at 21

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Celebrating twenty one years of Café 21, one of the best restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne, top Michelin-starred chef Terry Laybourne, commissioned us to design a wine label for a special cuveé to mark the moment.

A special collection

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The Robinson Library at Newcastle University holds a rich diversity of collections from books and manuscripts, to daguerreotypes and woodblocks. We have designed a catalogue, gift cards and postcards to bring the collection to a broader audience and make the most of the visual diversity of the collection.

CRB launches online

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Celebrating 30 years as the world's second-oldest peptide manufacturer, Cambridge Research Biochemicals (CRB) specialises in the synthesis of peptides and antibodies. Last year we re-branded the company with a vibrant new personality and have now completed their website to reflect this fresh positioning. Emily Humphrys, co-owner of CRB says "we think The Roundhouse has understood our requirements well and has designed a very effective communications platform which is already attracting new customers"
http://www.crbdiscovery.com

A grand day out

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A Happy New Year to you all and all the best for 2010! We have had a good break preceded by a memorable trip to Edinburgh to put away 2009. The Roundhouse team is growing and we are looking forward to the new creative challenges of 2010. We wish you well.

North launches website

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

North is a leading marine liability insurer providing P&I, FD&D, War Risks and ancillary insurance to shipowners worldwide. We have designed and developed North's branding across all communication channels and their recently launched website incorporates our content management system Fin to deliver total control to their organisation.
http://www.nepia.com

A colourful approach

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Claudia Rankin is an artist working in a range of media including textile collage and sculptural ceramics. Claudia briefed The Roundhouse to design a sympathetic website which captured the playful spirit of her work and her framing. Using her signature as a brand and figurative elements of her work as navigation tools, the site makes for a colourful gallery.
http://www.claudiarankin.co.uk

Seven Stories refreshed

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We created the Seven stories brand in 2005 and since then we have evolved the Seven Stories website in-line with its success. The recent addition of our Browsers Collection Quest game and the online collection has opened up the museums archive for children, parents and authors alike. In response to the site's growth and a renewed focus, we were asked to refresh the homepage, promoting the recent site changes and defining a shift in the information shown to the museum's visitors.
http://www.sevenstories.org.uk

Hardy & Greys website launches

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We have recently completed a new website for angling manufacturer Hardy & Greys. Powered by our content management system Fin, the site's framework spans 3 brands (Hardy, Greys and Chub) and 3 languages, delivering a wide variety of content and functionality. Users can register their purchases, find dealers in their region and log in to gain access to exclusive multimedia content.
www.hardyfishing.com

A small idea

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

RS Nicklin is a UK based design and manufacturing company specialising in the design and build of bespoke interior joinery. They came to us with a request to enable them to send something memorable to new client prospects. Our solution was a small coffee table, big enough to hold one cup, sent flat in the post. With instructions for assembly, details of dimensions and coffee temperature, this small idea was a tremendous success.

Port of Tyne in print

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Port of Tyne is a major Northern Gateway and has won European Port of the Year for the last 2 years. We have recently designed a new corporate literature pack displaying strong photography and bright colour coding to feature each aspect of the Port of Tyne services from Logistics and Cargo to Ferries. We are currently building a content-managed website to reflect their fresh positioning.

Caffe Vivo refreshes

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

As part of our work with the 21 Hospitality Group we have designed new menus and refreshed the brand for Terry Laybourne's Italian experience Caffe Vivo. The Roundhouse produced a number of illustrations around food and occasion to add colour and personality, whilst the new identity will give the restauarant greater presence in a busy area.

Heist win

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Our design work for the University of Liverpool continues with our postgraduate prospectus winning a bronze Heist and Liverpool First literature achieving an industry respected nomination. We are currently delivering all creative aspects of student recruitment to promote the Russell Group University as one of the best research universities in the UK.

Barbour attitude

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Barbour is an authentic British brand producing high quality clothes for those that love the countryside. They commissioned us to produce their Trouser Range brochure for 2009. We suggested an unusual urban angle in the way the clothes were photographed to produce a high contrast, gritty catalogue printed on uncoated paper.

21 values

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Our brochure for the 21 Hospitlality Group embraces all of Terry Laybourne's restaurants. Cafe 21, Bistrot 21, Cafe 21 at Fenwicks, Jesmond Dene House and Caffe Vivo are represented by photography that captures the atmosphere and cuisine of each venue in distinctive style.

Education anywhere

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

We have branded and launched a sophisticated new eCommerce website for education company Soundbite Learning. GCSEPod is an accessible, affordable audio learning product, brought together by teachers, for use by Years 9, 10 and 11 on computer, iPod and Mobile Phone. The website uses our Fin CMS and AJAX technology to deliver a unique and intuitive online shopping experience.
www.gcsepod.co.uk

Elfab leaps forward

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We have recently delivered the re-branding and website for Elfab, the leading global manufacturer of rupture discs. The new website represents a major leap forward in the company's brand personality and internet activity. Designed and developed from the ground up, the site is based on a number of powerful Fin modules, including Page Maker and a custom Products system. This flexible content management platform allows Elfab staff to build entirely new areas of the site in any language. www.elfab.co.uk

Monkseaton builds future

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Monkseaton High School has attracted much attention for its innovative approach to education. Partnered by Microsoft and the Open University, the School is due to move into a unique purpose built building next year. To herald this change and a new beginning we were asked to create a new identity. The flexible personality seeks to reflect the many directions pupils choose during their time at the school. See below for a link to our case study on the Monkseaton site.
monkseaton.theroundhouse.co.uk

IDS launches new brand and website

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

IDS delivers immunoassays for use in clinical and research laboratories worldwide. Listed on the AIM, IDS came to us to revitalise their identity and brand personality across the whole group. They then commissioned a new website which launched this week. The site features a powerful and intuitive �live search', which allows visitors to browse IDS's vast database of products. Managed by our CMS Fin, the website delivers its content and interactivity to six separate international audiences. www.idsltd.com

Castle View launches identity

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Castle View is a new Academy based in Sunderland. Sponsored by Sunderland City Council and Northumbrian Water, the school is moving into a brand new, state-of-the-art building in 2009. We were commissioned to design its identity, aiming to give the school a contemporary positioning with traditional values.

Photography shines

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We have just delivered a very shiny portfolio for Radcliffe Photography. Incorporating an etched stainless steel cover formed around the book's leading edges, with a loose photographic layout inside, the piece certainly has presence. Designed to impress leading advertising agencies in London and Spain, the initial feedback is very positive.

Adobe Award for Penn State

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We are delighted to have received an Adobe Site of the Day award for our recent Penn State website. Adobe says "The compelling combination of the online presence and the serialized TV shorts creates a unique way to lure in audiences and promote the Penn State brand with Adobe tools."

Entrepreneurs magazine relaunch

info@theroundhouse.co.uk — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Earlier this year we were asked to redesign the North East's Entrepreneurs Forum's newsletter. We developed a magazine aligning its positioning with the growing status of the Forum itself, and making full advantage of new photography. Reception of the new format has been very encouraging.

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/

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.

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

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

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