About us
Who we are
A passion for quality underpins the work JC WARD {creative} undertake, whatever the size of business. With can offer businesses a wide range of skills from logos, corporate identity, website design and development, design for a wide range of printed materials such as direct mail, brochures, directories, leaflets, as well as advertising, point-of-sale and signage. Basically our skills cover pretty much anything that your marketing may require.
Based in Stourbridge in the West Midlands we have clients based around the country. Always striving to offer our clients the utmost in service and quality through everything we do.
For a selection of projects we have undertaken please click here for a PDF download or select portfolio from the menu above.
What we do
We create high value design solutions, borne of over 20 years experience in the design industry. From simple logo creation all the way through to integrated marketing campaigns. No marketing communication project is too big or small.
Expertise
We have expertise both in print based solutions but also using the latest web technologies to widen the marketing reach of your company.
Services
- Branding / Corporate Identity
- Direct Marketing
- Brochure and Leaflet creation
- Newsletters and Catalogues
- Price Lists and Directories
- Web Design and Development
- High Quality Image Retouching
Rowbis Solicitors
Project Details
A creative Brand solution for a well established firm of Solicitors who needed to move their business on, both internally and externally.
Our solution was to use a palette of colours that give a bold forward-thinking approach. Each colour depicting a department and giving a fresh feel whilst still retaining traditional roots.
What we created
- Logo Design & Basic corporate id package
- Stationery and Word template design
- Billboard advertising
- Signage design
- Web design
- Support literature
- Direct Mail
- Photo retouching
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Project Details
As a Freelance designer I was contracted to design and artwork various brochures, including those shown. With many years of experience working alongside the Volkswagen Group my understanding of the Brands product and voice was invaluable.
I was also used to produce a Flash movie, which appeared on their homepage, with various Finance offers.
What we created
- Product Brochures
- Website updates and coding
- Image Retouching
- Flash Animated Offers
Phil Parr
Project Details
To create a Brand look and feel for Phil Parr who is an internal Brand consultant. The logo we created was to reflect the fact Brand is an all encompassing business model rather than just a visual aid.
To this end we created a logo that enveloped the name-style and had bold fresh colours that also reflected his personality and style. This was furthered by creating a simple, memorable slogan which could be used across a wide range of media when required.
What we created
- Logo design & basic Corporate id Package
- Content-Managed Website Design and Build
- Stationery and Sales Pack
Open Website
Twentyfive Creative
Project Details
Our brief encompassed two main areas of this Brand Design Consultancy business. We were asked to design and produce various leaflets which covered both their brand training course materials and a membership only Brand group called Club25. They had to have a common thread yet have difference. Both styles we amalgamated into one company Brochure which reflected both distinct styles successfully. This branding continued through to the website which had to be flexible enough for blogging, membership, events calendar and updating via a web based admin system.
What we created
- Literature corporate id
- Website Design and CMS Build
Glasshouse Car Sales
Project Details
The brief was to help a business start-up by creating a simple, bold logo that would be eye catching on signage. Then to create a website that could show all vehicle stack and be easily updated by the client.
In doing so we produced a simple clear design, but more importantly kept it within a very tight budget.
The business is going from strength to strength.
What we created
- Logo Design
- Content-Managed Website Design and Build
- Signage
Open Website
Computaccount
Project Details
Computaccount are an expanding firm offering professional Accounting and Business Software solutions to businesses of all sizes.
Our project was to re-build their existing website, so that they could do changes and add pages at will. In doing so we helped by giving some Brand advice. This in turn gave the opportunity to revitalise their existing logo. This gave rise to a much cleaner logo which incorporated elements of the old logo to help with existing brand familiarity.
What we created
- Logo Design & Basic corporate id package
- Website Design and Build
- Business Card Design
Angelplay
Project Details
A freelance project to take various images from automotive clients studio shots and improve them by taking out reflections and blemishes.
We have years of automotive experience in both Photoshop retouching and art direction of photo shoots.
What we created
- High quality image retouching
The Orgasmic Banana Company
Project Details
We were approached to come up with a strong logo for a start-up food company who wanted to sell organic snacks at music festivals. Primarily aimed at the 18 - 30 market.
A number of ideas were presented, some of which you can see here are variations on the favourite interpretation. Colour was important to give a feel for the ingredients that they may use. Currently the project is on hold. Any work shown herein is copyright protected and may not be replicated in any way.
What we created
- Creating a strong brand presence
C3 Church - Cheltenham
Project Details
Our brief is to create interesting and attractive invitations to important calendar events and church services.
They also have to conform with Corporate Identity guidelines, set internationally, plus be able to be printed internally on Church printing equipment.
What we created
- Attractive Designs
- Kept Corporate Identity
- Professional clear communication
Martyn Poynor
Project Details
Martyn Poynor is a professional photographer who travels extensively and who has been commissioned by a real estate company in the Caymen Islands.
The brief was to take the supplied shots of various properties and to retouch them according to specified requirements. In the first shot, for instance, the white building behind the property needed to be removed, a sky adding which meant extensive work around the foliage and building to make this look natural. Just as important to the client was to keep this within tight budget constraints.
Images shown are copyright ©Martyn Poynor.
What we created
- Freelance retouching services
- High quality retouched images
RGV Aviation
Project Details
RGV Aviation Limited have been established since 1973. They have a reputation for great value service in the small aircraft supply and maintenance sector.
The brief was simply to create a new forward thinking, modern identity that kept a hold of the heritage of the brand. A suite of materials was created such as guidelines, advertisements, POS, signage, stationery and a new multi-functional website.
In partnership with Twentyfive Creative LLP.
What we created
- Corporate Identity creation
- Style and design guides plus templates
- Advertisements and Exhibition graphics
- Content Managed Website www.rgv.co.uk
C3 Church - Cheltenham
Project Details
Our brief was to create a refreshed Content Managed Website (www.ccccheltenham.org.uk), but importantly to follow existing Corporate Identity guides. C3 Church is an international church with a strong brand identity.
Alongside this project we also produced support literature for church activities. We created a women's annual event brochure and booking form giving it a new feel and vibrancy.
What we created
- Designed and built a CMS website
- Support graphics
- Women's SPARKLE literature
Varios
Project Details
Our brief was to create a strong brand identity for a training company who currently specialise in training business owners coming out of the public sector. We needed to create a vibrant look that connected with those struggling to find their way forward.
They did not want to use the normal shaking hands, meeting images etc. etc. the formulaic approach to this sector of business.
What we created
- Designed and built a CMS website
- New brand identity/logo
- Stationery
- Literature
Sensible Branding
Project Details
To create an e-commerce website to sell a brand diagnostic system and sales of documents online. To facilitate businesses wishing to further their own companies brand and who need extra help without the added overhead of consultants.
To offer a range of articles and guides both free and purchasable, to become the leading source of branding information and guidance.
What we created
- Build an e-commerce/CMS website
- Provide design and technical support and training
Ergonomics Works
Project Details
Our brief was to help the business owner find their way starting up their new business venture. From a background in both Occupational Health and Ergonomics we were asked to help create a visual approach for both identity and a way forward to help them market their offering.
As a start-up we have kept within a very strict budget and offered a professional visual solution.
What we created
- Designed and built a (Content-Managed) CMS website
- New brand identity/logo
- Stationery
Freelance work undertaken
Brand solutions
Having a background in Brand and it’s internal and external applications, means that we understand how Brand is not just simply a visual aid to a company but in fact what the company is and does throughout all its dealings.
We can undertake projects such as:
Brand Creation
- Simple Brand Identity
- Led by your Brand values, ambitions and character.
- Full Branding pack
- A comprehensive package including logos, usage, variations and templates for internal and external purposes.
- Corporate Identity
- Ideal for external applications, a corporate identity pack guides proper use of your Brand.
Flexible working
The ability to work as an associate freelancer generally means that we can offer great flexibility by being able to work directly for a client or on behalf of creative agencies needing a high level of skills. Work can be done in-house or off-site dependant on requirements. This flexibility ultimately means a cost effective solution for you.
Basic Website Creation
- Website Graphic Design
- Able to design user friendly web interfaces.
- CMS Driven Websites
- Ideal for the smaller business, we can offer a Content Managed Website starting from as little as £495.
A Trusted Associate
A rising business model is having trusted Associates on hand, to supplement an existing core staff. This negates the need to take on the expense of a full-time member of staff and all the pit-falls associated with it.
A number of agencies use us as a trusted supplier, but we always look to make more associations with creative agencies who require trusted periodical work. Be rest assured in the knowledge that we deliver the highest quality in whatever project work we undertake.
Deadlines are a fact of life, but you may not always have the time resource in-house to be able to meet those demands. This is where a trusted associate can be most valuable, you can factor in as you would a normal member of your team.
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JC WARD {creative}
17 Sherwood Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge,
West Midlands DY8 4PB
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 1384 828871
- Mobile:
- +44 (0) 7967 323940
- E-mail:
- studio@jcward.co.uk
- Web :
- http://www.jcward.co.uk
- Skype:
- jasonwardcreative
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