
While self-promotion isn’t always top of our list (cobblers’ children and, actually, normally too busy on behalf of our clients) it’s pleasing to see that when we do do it, it seems to raise a smile in the mind of our colleagues and peers. 
Best item of Self Promotion in the Drum Design Awards.
Nice.
No mere inconsequential chatter, this particular blether is a full-blown national consultation being run by Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People to ensure all Scotland’s children have a say in the work he does.
We created the identity, print collateral, resource packs and website to help support the programme, which was launched in April with a wide range of events, activities and a roadshow leading up to a national Vote in November. You can find out more here. 
Not what you think. Really.
Hearts & Minds is a Scottish charity that uses clown-based techniques to encourage communication, interaction and laughter with patients in hospital, hospice or long-term care through its Clowndoctors and Elderflowers programmes. They celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a reception in the Scottish Parliament at the end of March – and with a new identity and website designed by yours truly. Take a look here – and, if it makes you smile, support their fantastic work.
The news that Swindon has been selected by Disney World in Florida as the first twin town in its 38-year history came as bit of a shock. But the more we thought about it, the more it began to make sense. So at the turn of the year while most of our clients were stuck in snowdrifts, we devoted a little time to seeing how best Swindon could embed the spirit of Mickey into its world...

