Solar Eclipse 2015

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The fascinating view of the partial solar eclipse from our design studio here in Oxford. We were lucky that a small amount of cloud cleared at 09:30 but enough remained to be able to take this picture.

What a great experience to be able to see this natural sight,and proves just how much the earth needs the sun for warmth and light, the temperature dropped to 6 degrees and the silence as the birds all stopped singing.

Now with the eclipse passing, we have the second dawn chorus of the day how fascinating

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Apt-Art Design Joins the Design Business Association (DBA) – Press Release

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Design Business Association Member

Oxfordshire design agency joins the Design Business Association (DBA)

Apt – Art Design a well established graphic design and corporate identity agency have just been granted membership to the Design Business Association (DBA).

 

With only 450 members nationwide of which 48% are London based, Apt-Art joins a select group of agencies in the Southwest, meeting the standards required. The DBA is the trade organisation for the UK design industry, focused on promoting professional excellence and building productive partnerships between commerce and the design industry. The association champion’s effective design, communicating its value and the impact it can have on business performance.

 


Craig Wardrop Design Partner said:

“Apt-Art is a small but dedicated graphic design studio that prides itself on delivering innovative design.
 
We believe at the core of every business, large or small, the image you communicate is vital. We will listen to your requirements to solve your communication needs using the extensive skills and experience in design, print and media acquired over many years. We believe that the computer is just a tool like a pen or brush; it is the experienced creative that creates good bespoke design, we work responsibly, politely and personally to create an ongoing relationship with out clients. With DBA membership we aim to bring these values and skills to a wider audience.” to view a small sample of our portfolio please click here

 

Apt – Art has been delivering communication though effective design for over 30 years. From their design studio in Kidlington near Oxford, producing creative design for print and digital for a wide range of businesses sectors covering aviation, holiday companies, education, industrial, charity, professional and leisure services.

 


John Scarrott, Membership Director of the DBA, comments “we are thrilled to welcome Apt-Art Design to the DBA. There are many small design businesses working in the UK and producing fantastic work. A particular focus for the DBA is to attract those creative businesses that work to a set of business values that benefit them and their clients. We look forward to supporting Apt-Art on their journey. ”

The Design Business Association exists to:
  
Promote professional excellence and to build productive partnerships between commerce and the design industry. The end goal is to champion effective design that improves the quality of people’s lives. Apt-Art Design is a member of the Design Business Association.

As such we are committed to following the guidelines set out by the DBA for its members:

  • Best practice to achieve effective design solutions to better our clients’ business
  • Competence in providing measurable value for our clients’ investments
  • Professional indemnity
  • Accurate and clear financial reporting
  • Commitment to salaries and charge-out rates in line with UK benchmarks
  • Continuing professional development of staff
  • Confidentiality and professionalism

Editor notes: 

For further information please contact Craig Wardrop, Design partner, contact or telephone 01865 372981


For further information on the Design Business Association please contact John Scarrott on 020 7251 9229

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WordPress Blog to Facebook via Twitter

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Social media as a lot of people know is a good way of getting your blog posts out and about.

How can you make the publication to social media quicker?

  1. Start with a website plug in, so that you can like a blog post
  2. Set up a Facebook Fan or Business Page
  3. Set up a Twitter account in your business or group name

Then step 2

  1. Log into Twitter and the Facebook account you want associated with your site
  2. Go to Settings menu
  3. then Profile Tab and scroll down
  4. Then click the Sign into Facebook and connect your account
  5. You may be prompted to select privacy settings – Set to Public only if you want people to see the post
  6. Click on the log in account you wish to use you will see the user photo

Then step 3 choose the page you wish to

You will see 3 lines of text see below and tick the relevant boxes that apply and the business page

Allow Twitter to:

Then click on allow to accept permissions

 

You should then find if you tweet a blog you get a link on you twitter and Facebook page to with web links back to your website – valuable for SEO

The one bit that had me foxed for ages was the “Allow Twitter” section and to unstick the post to Facebook profile but click the post to Facebook page.

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Folder for Gloucester Airport EGBJ

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Gloucester Airport EGBJ Folder

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A4 folder designed for Gloucestershire Airport EGBJ
The brief was to create a folder that would appeal to both Business and General Aviation and could be used for a multiple of uses, inside the folder is a pocket that lines up with the front graphic, a logo that is covered when a business card is inserted into the card slots.

 

This was a tight deadline design and production job with the finished folder being gloss laminated that was completed and delivered on time.

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Wootton by Woodstock Flower Show Poster

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Poster Design

We have designed and produced the Wootton by Woodstock  Flower Show poster and signs for a number of years. Every year the details will get amended before the poster is printed and the dates changed on the sign boards.

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Twitter and Facebook

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Well after some social media work our Twitter account has over 10,000 followers and our Facebook has over 4000 followers. Increasing social media is a must in this day and age google likes it and should help with page ranking.

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Dukes Removals Logo Design

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Logo design for Dukes Removals, along the theme of a dukes coronet with packaging boxes on moving wheels. the finished logo is bold stylish and stands out from the crowd.

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Michael Scott Photography Corporate Identity

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This was the design of a new logo and corporate identity.

The decision was made to use Michaels signature as the main emphasis of the logo and this was also used as a watermark on the stationery and window graphics

The finished logo was very stylish and in keeping with the image the photographer wanted to portray, we produced the Stationery on a cream marbled stock to give a very up market feel it was printed in dark green.

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Hazchem catalogue brochure

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A catalogue brochure for Hazchem Safety this project was A4 full colour 44 pages and a smaller 28page version, it was also accompanied by a 12 page black and white price guide. The brief was for a vibrant industrial feel as it would be used within the oil, fuel and haulage industry sectors.

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The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

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Concept model for the Royal Welsh Stand

Concept model for the Royal Welsh Stand

The design of a show stand for R.A.B.I. for the Royal Welsh Show was from concept right through to completion.

After a few design meetings the stand design was agreed and a local Welsh architect and building company was employed to create the building from our design model. As the project progressed we had a number of site visits to check on progress, whilst the building was being constructed we worked on the inside displays that were all produced in English and Welsh.

Finished stand before the show opened to the public

Finished stand before the show opened to the public

After the show we had a letter of thanks from the Chief Executive of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I) containing the following:

“Following our Council meeting held last week I am writing to thank you for the quite excellent work which you did on our stand for the Royal Welsh Show. The success which we enjoyed owes much to your imaginative conceptual work on the outline design and subsequent detailed work on the display material itself and the Council members are very please with the result. I look forward to our continuing association and hope to return to you with another project in the near future”

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Ranik 2H leaflet and poster design

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A 2 page flyer for 2H Products water management products, as the flyer was wanting to portray information about the water management, high rate filters, storm water storage, Shallow bed filters and phase separation a drain idea and a flowing water design was established around that principal. This flyer was also produced as a large poster for use in exhibitions

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Logo and brochure design for Sun Ray Blinds

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This project was a logo and 8 page A4 product brochure designed and printed. The cover uses one of our stock photographs; a sunset over Queens College Oxford that lends itself well for this design and has been much admired since the image was taken.

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Need a professional image

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Need to look smarter in the business place or your company image modernised, then employing a design business that has years of experience in promoting the business image is the way to go. We know what works and how to create a clear strong company image that can be rolled out across all your publicity material, website and company stationery to complete the transformation of your business image.

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Need to update your company image

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The image you portray is very important, every now and then a tweak or small update is required to keep your company image looking fresh and modern. As graphic designers we have a lot of experience and we are in a good position to offer advice about your corporate identity, logo and overall company image.

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