#FeaturedSpeaker — Ubiquitous
These guys have got to have one of the coolest studio in the country and their portfolio of work isn't bad either. Here are a few example of their work.

#FeaturedSpeaker - Studio Output 
I have always been a massive fan of the team at Studio Output and the work that they produce. Whilst freelancing at BBC I found out that they where on the design roster and I was keen to head down to the Nottingham studio to check out and to see how they worked. Unfortunately this never came to fruition so I decided to contact them and get the creative team to come to Manchester and talk at @NoteToSelf_____

We have got Design Director Johanna Drewe and Alun Edwards Creative Director coming down on 15th April to share their thoughts on all things design. To find out more visit: www.ntscc.co.uk

Studio Output has one of the most impressive clients lists boosting brands like:
Sony, BBC, PlayStation, 02, Gio-Goi and Ministry of Sound.

Here is just a small collection of work from the Studio Output portfolio.

 

 

#Featured Speaker  - Neil Marra Creative Director
of Creative Spark

After freelancing at Creative Spark early in 2011 I was determined to get Creative Director Neil Marra to talk @NoteToSelf_____ . He has to be one of the most passionate creatives I have met, with a genuine love for design and creativity he is the perfect candidate for a speaker at one of our events.

"Neil Marra started his career by founding Creative Spark, an award winning digital branding and motion graphic agency based in Manchester with studios in Leeds and London. Neil’s obsession with graphics and communication was ‘sparked’ by his Dad, Ralph Marra, who is a renowned visualiser in a then Manchester based advertising agency. As a kid Neil visited his Dad’s studio and knew that was what he was going to. Neil is also very inspired by music, fashion and all the stuff that makes life good so clients are often from these industries." 

Here are just a few of the projects from the team at Creative Spark. To see the portfolio visit www.creativespark.co.uk

Mono LogoTypes - The fundation of any solid brand

When it comes to creating a brand for a client or for myself I always start with the mono version. I find getting the balance and weight of the brand in black & white helps me see what is working and what is not. Here are some great example of mono logotypes.

  

Brilliant Playful Design  - Sticky Monster Lab

Sticky Monster Lab (Seoul, South Korea)
"A good character design should express and deliver the designer’s emotions. The most challenging part about it is to achieve this aim – when our thoughts and intentions aren’t expressed or shown through the character, then we try to think more simply."

To see even more visit: IdNworld™