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New addition - February 10
We've taken on a graduate from Lancaster University. Jonathan Robinson will be working with Richard in designing and programming websites.

Adaptahaus on Grand Designs - 2 - February 10
Richard's been doing some photography for the Adaptahaus website - he managed to get a few shots of Kevin, too.

Kevin McCloud and the Grand Designs Team filiming at Adaptahaus

Taste District - February 10
Cumbria Tourism have selected us to work on their new food and drink pocket guide. The solicitation process has started and we aim to have them distributed by April.

Climate Change and Carbon Agenda 2010 - February 10
Branding for Cumbria Chamber's Climate Change and Carbon Agenda Exhibition ranged from designing recycled pens to outdoor banners. More of these events will be happening across the county in the coming months.

Cut Me Carbon - January 10
We are working with South Lakes Action on Climate Change and South Lakeland Strategic Partnership
in helping individuals and businesses work towards a low carbon future for our region. Pledge your support at Cut Me Carbon.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year - December 09
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to see our Christmas e-card.

Adaptahaus on Grand Designs - December 09
We're hoping to see some of our design work on television. Grand Designs are featuring Adaptahaus
in their series to be aired in September 2010.

Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund - November 09
The Breweries poster has been redesigned to raise funds for the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund. Get your copy from Go Lakes or CAMRA.

Work in the UN Building - November 09
We worked with Warton based company Communication Point in producing banners, leaflets, posters and invites for an event at the United Nations building in New York. The event highlighted the need for
a
ccessibility to drugs, appropriate testing and follow-up care for children with HIV.

Convert your print to electronic - November 09
We can convert your print into electronic brochures. They can be viewed on screen, they can link to your site and, with pages that turn so smooth, they look like the real thing. See how we've transformed the Designworks leaflet.

LDNPA cycling kit - October 09
Work has started on designing the Lake District National Park cycling kit. We're really looking forward to seeing this being produced and trying it out.  

Gillam's Tearoom - September 09
With reviews in the Guardian, Times and interviews on 6 Music, Gillam's Tearoom is leading the way in how to get your name out to the nation. Their unique take on the tearoom of yesteryear is balanced with their modern menu of vegetarian and gluten free dishes. The leaflets that we've produced captures this blending of old and new and will help promote the business even further.  

Eden District Council's Visitor Guide - September 09
This is our third year of producing the guide and 2010 will see a fresh design with a new concept. We've got some great photography from shoots in Alston and Kirkby Stephen and
aim to show this beautiful area of Cumbria to its full potential.

Cumbria Green Build - August 09
As an environmentally aware company, we are keen to support businesses, organisations and events that are involved with environmental sustainability. When CAfS (Cumbria Action for Sustainability) approached us to design, and programme a booking and content management system for the Cumbria Green Build website then we were happy to oblige. The new site will allow users to browse by location, date or type of sustainable energy that they are interested in and then book online. 

Whitehaven to St Bees Coast - August 09
From green to red, as Designworks, the National Trust, Natural England and the RSPB work together to promote the red cliffs and coastal strip between Whitehaven and St Bees Head. As well as design and marketing for the area, we'll be involved in project management and coordinating with all the partners involved. We're currently at the branding stage which will lead onto branding guidelines, interpretation panels and marketing material. We'll keep you posted on how the project is developing through
Twitter.

Breweries of Cumbria - August 09
We've been working with CAMRA on a brewery map for Cumbria that is based on the design for the London tube map. 26 breweries and 118 beers are featured in this informative and alternative map of the county. You can view the CAMRA Breweries Map or to order a copy, contact.

Summer Internship - July 09
We've got Alysha Spencer, a student from Lancaster University who is in her second year studying Advertising and Marketing. Alysha will be gaining experience in  the industry and also providing our clients with FREE marketing help.