be creative
with everything
It's all connected...
Born in 2005 and built upon solid foundations working with international brands. We have the in-house experience to know what works, what doesn’t and what matters. And what really matters the most are relationships.
The relationship we have with our client; the relationship they have with their customer; the relationship their customer has with the brand.
It’s all connected, now more than ever.
It begins with WHY?
We can only be effective if we know what our designs are helping to achieve so before saying yes we always ask why? We then ask lots of questions!
We have a proven track record of helping clients scale over many years. We nurture long client relationships that allow us to develop a deep understanding of their business aims. We become a natural extension of their internal marketing team. We’ve helped them to sell clothes, food, holidays, entertainment, technology, training, manufacturing, public services, ideas and more.
Love where you live...
We are based in a converted stable block on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne. Close enough to the action but far enough away to allow creative energies to flow without distraction.
From this beautiful North East base we deal with businesses across the UK of all sizes and types, from tiny one person start-ups to multi-nationals in multiple sectors and growth stages.
I didn't know you did that as well...
We launch new brands, develop effective websites, print eye-catching displays, create informative animations, memorable videos and (most importantly) make great coffee.
Our team have a wide skill set and can turn their creative hands to most things but we have particular expertise and experience in the following…
- Brand strategy
- Identity design
- Campaign creation
- Content creation for social media
- Web design
- Digital design
- Infographics
- Brochure & leaflet design
- Video
- Exhibition display
- Technical datasheets
- Retail POS & window display
- Animation
- Packaging
- Illustration
- Data visualisation
- Brand strategy
- Identity design
- Campaign creation
- Content creation for social media
- Web design
- Digital design
- Infographics
- Brochure & leaflet design
- Video
- Exhibition display
- Technical datasheets
- Retail POS & window display
- Animation
- Packaging
- Illustration
- Data visualisation
Our creative process
Every client is different, every project is different but the way we approach each new challenge remains the same.
step 01. define >
Questions asked now have a profound impact on future success. What do you want to achieve? What makes you different…
step 02. design >
We do not produce multiple designs just for the sake of it. Everything we create has been produced for a reason…
step 03. deliver >
We don’t just build it and hope they will come. We consider the most appropriate routes to success and then work out how to get there…
Our creative process
Every client is different, every project is different but the way we approach each new challenge remains the same.
Read more about our process
step 01. define >
Questions asked now have a profound impact on future success. What do you want to achieve? What makes you different…
Read more about our process
step 02. design >
We do not produce multiple designs just for the sake of it. Everything we create has been produced for a reason…
Read more about our process
step 03. deliver >
We don’t just build it and hope they will come. We consider the most appropriate routes to success and then work out how to get there…
Hello there...
Your new creative team
Phil is the driving force behind the business. Before starting Ideo in 2005, he did the big agency thing for almost 10 years, working on projects for many high street names including Argos, Berghaus, BP, Fila, Forestry Commission, Morrisons, Nike, Polaroid, Seiko, TUI and many more. While doing all this, he was exposed to all aspects of the business including sales, account management, project management, brand strategy, art direction, design, artwork and dealing with suppliers. In fact, all the things you need to run a successful design agency!
Eamon is an experienced designer with the rare ability to deal with big ideas whilst also paying close attention to the details. No challenge is too big, no deadline is too tight. His design skills are complimented by impressive client liason, production and project management abilities that ensure creative concepts are matched to real word achievable deadlines.
Andrew can turn his hand to most creative tasks but his real passion lies in illustration. His pro-active approach is welcomed by clients who appreciate his ability to adapt his design style to match the brief and is a great example of the house rule ‘Be Creative with Everything!”.