I develop branding systems for organisations driven to make a difference. Because I share their drive to help preserve and improve the world for future generations of all life. If you are here to help, I am here to help you.
My approach to branding is founded on uncovering the truth. Processing swathes of reference to spot common themes and cut to the chase. Letting that which does not matter simply fade away to reveal your true purpose and a clear direction.
If you'd like to talk about a project, give me a call at +44 (0)7881 955493 or send an email to me@iamsteve.uk and thanks for looking.
Projects
- Association of Photographers. Rebranding the AOP AwardsAs I've listed these studies alphabetically, I'm glad this client begins with A. This is still one of my favourite projects nearly a decade on and a great way to kick things off. The brief was to rebrand the Association of Photographers' awards scheme. The scheme consisted of four separate components - Photographers, Assistants, Students and an Open awards. I devised an umbrella brand system which could stand alone but also splinter off into these component parts. The resulting group of marks
- Flightcase Warehouse. Can you guess what they make?Based in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Flightcase Warehouse have been making those iconic boxes for over a quarter of a century. Since their first box, the company now supply pretty much every type of protective case you can think of – both custom-made and imported from dedicated suppliers in China under their Spider Cases brand. These boxes end up containing all sorts of valuable items from the music equipment that's synonymous with the product, famous sporting trophies and even a fully assembled F
- Birmingham Publicity Association. A Night at the RacesI do a bit of voluntary work sitting on the management council of a Birmingham-based networking group called the Birmingham Publicity Association. The point of the BPA is to try and bring the many facets of the creative industries locally closer together while raising money for local good causes. It's something I've grown very passionate about. The perception of the creative industries is often quite cynical and it feels good to be a part of something that gives back. The arrangement often thro
- B-Hive. Getting creative Birmingham buzzingOllie and Rob, who own and run crack marketing recruiters Pitch Consultants, had an idea for a way to encourage Birmingham’s graduating students to actually consider working in the city where they learned their trade rather than jumping on the first train to London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, or wherever. The idea was an awards scheme where students are asked to answer a fictional creative brief from a number of different viewpoints - marketing, graphic design, public relations, advertising, e
- Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Celebrating 100 years of The REPA little over 100 years ago, Sir Barry Jackson opened the Birmingham Repertory Theatre at the site of the current Old Rep on Station Street in Birmingham. Fast-forward to the present day and The REP can lay claim to have started the careers of such theatrical luminaries as Albert Finney, Sir Laurence Olivier and David Suchet among many others. I devised this campaign to support the reopening of The REP at its Broad Street site now linked to the iconic Library of Birmingham. A sumptuous publicati
- The Haemorrhoid Centre. Getting to the point in a... ahem... sensitive areaA really interesting challenge here – particularly from a creative perspective. No prizes for guessing what The Haemorrhoid Centre specialise in. The brief is all about confronting a sensitive issue, informing people that help is at hand and – most importantly – convincing them to take action. There's no point pussy-footing around when you're talking about something that could lead to the big 'C' so we didn't. The tactic was to get directly to the point. To do this, illustration with a humorou
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Work history
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Creative DirectorSuperdream
Bromsgrove, United KingdomFull Time
Curator and arbiter-in-chief of creative output for this burgeoning agency with offices in Bromsgrove, UK and Brisbane, Australia.
Superdream is a full-service communications agency on a quest to defeat normal.
We exist to excite our clients and challenge what they think is possible. Driving traffic, conversions, footfall, engagement and exceeding expectations as a direct result.
Superdream. Defeat Normal.
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Chief Creative OfficerBareface Agency
- Birmingham, United KingdomFull Time
A senior creative role at this energetic and growing Birmingham-based agency with digital excellence at its heart.
I brought my three decades of industry experience to the table, helping a young, eager team to continue exponential growth and generate brilliant go-anywhere ideas.
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Skills
- Graphic Design
- Art Direction
- Copywriting
- Presenting
- Leadership
- Digital
- Broadcast
- Creative Branding
Education
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BTEC OND Graphic Design IllustrationSutton Coldfield College of Further Education
- The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
B/TEC National Diploma in Graphic Design (Merit)