Washington Design Consultants - Graphic Design, Agency, Corporate Branding, Advertising, Direct Mail, Exhibitions, New Media, Print - Penarth, Cardiff, South Wales, UK

In recognition of our commitment to the environment, Washington Design Consultants have been awarded Green Dragon accreditation at level two, currently we are the only listed graphic design consultancy in Wales to have received this award.

It was not just the way in which our policy affects the way we operate, our commitment to local purchasing and our support for many community projects played a major part in this award.

We are proud that our contribution to the environment and our community has been formally recognised in this way.

After installing bilingual promotional signage to brand the event, account director Peter Marks and passers-by joined schoolchildren and members of National Dance Company Wales for a tai chi event in Cardiff city centre. It was organised to mark the opening of the new offices of the British Council in the Welsh capital and highlight its work in developing global cultural links.

Washington are proud to be a sponsor of the oldest rugby seven-a-side tournament in Wales. 16 teams from throughout South Wales will compete to win the 60th tournament, they include development sides from the Ospreys and the Blues as well as a side from London Welsh.

Kick-off starts at 2:00pm at St. Mark’s Avenue, Penarth on Saturday 16th May 2009.

Trophies will be presented by John Radcliffe, a member of the Old Penarthian’s side who won the tournament in 1950!

Working with Redbridge Solutions, Washington Design have created a range of information sheets to support the introduction of the new Diplomas. The first have been produced for Connexions West of England, and are expected to be taken up across the country. Designed for use by young people; teachers; personal advisers and parent/carers.

Congratulations to Sharon Bloomfield of Hodge Lifetime, who won a bottle of Vintage Moet & Chandon Champagne in our rather silly online Christmas game. Well done from all of us…

Congratulations to Fordberry plc, winners of the 2008 Wales Fast Growth 50 award. Based in the Vale of Glamorgan, Fordberry plc is an international supplier and distributor of giant OTR tyres for the mining industry.

Washington Design Consultants were tasked with developing a bold and new corporate brand identity for Fordberry, and creating a distinctive visual concept for their “Mine Master” tyre range. The concepts were launched in mid 2008 to coincide with Fordberrys’ attendance at a premier trade show in the USA.

Over the next 10 years Fordberry plc will be involved in many new global projects within mining and the oil industry, with marketing  support from Washington Design the future looks very bright.

UES have won the ‘Excellence in Marketing’ category at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Awards. The re-branding was carried out by Washington Design Consultants, with the development of marketing material in conjunction with Lisa Jenkins Public Relations.

At the recent Business to Business exhibition held at the Vale Hotel,  Washington Design Consultants’ Account Director Peter Marks delivered a seminar on the importance of branding.

Attended by many business leaders from across South Wales, this very successful exhibition is sure to become a regular event in the business calendar.

Peter gave delegates a fascinating insight into corporate and product branding, illustrated by many examples of successful projects completed by Washington Design, in addition to touching on the development of some well known global brand names and corporations.  ”In these challenging times, the importance of how your company and its services is perceived, cannot be overstated” Peter said in conclusion to his presentation.

Penarth-based Washington Design Consultants have won a national design pitch to re-brand Erasmus, the Lifelong Learning Programme managed by the British Council in the UK on behalf of the European Union.

Washington Design Consultants beat national competition to promote the positive benefits of the Erasmus programme and raise awareness among sixth formers and HE students.

Judith Thomas, Erasmus marketing manager at the British Council said, “For higher education students, the Erasmus programme offers a fantastic opportunity to study, work and live in another European country as part of their degree. Not only does Erasmus help students academically, personally and ultimately professionally, personally, it can be a life-changing experience.

“Our brief was about developing a vibrant, fun and colourful identity for Erasmus in the UK that has particular appeal for 16-21 year-olds.

“Washington responded with great enthusiasm; their concepts were well researched and backed up by a service focused on getting the job done.”