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What we do
Interactive design
  • Online advertising
  • Email & viral marketing
  • Search engine marketing
  • Blog consultancy & setup
  • Content management & development
  • Online magazine design & build
  • Website design & build
  • Intranet and extranet design & build
  • Website service provision & support
  • Online brand compliance & control
Graphic design
  • Advertising
  • Annual Reports
  • Brochures & marketing collateral
  • Direct mail marketing
  • Posters
  • Consumer packaging
  • Point-of-sale display
3D design
  • Destination branding
  • Retail design
  • Exhibition design
  • Signage
  • Vehicle livery
  • Uniforms
Brand design
  • Visual audit & brand SWOT analysis
  • Competitive brand analysis
  • Brand architecture
  • Name generation & naming systems
  • Visual identity creation
  • Brand video & book development
  • Design standards & guidelines documentation
  • Brand compliance & support
  • Brand positioning & value proposition development 
  • Message matrix development
Why Design Motive
  • 1. Long term & reliable partner
  • 2. Strategic approach
  • 3. Excellent creativity
  • 4. Implementation expertise
  • 5. Superior value for money
  • 6. Proven results
Agency background
  • Full service agency, formed in 1993 by three designers
  • Structured in a robust, independent and sustainable way
  • Down-to-earth, trustworthy, energetic and smart group of 20 people, passionate about the work and service we offer clients
  • Exceptional B2B and B2C experience across a wide range of sectors and markets
  • Proven track record in positively effecting our client’s business by design
  • Deliver on brief, on time, on budget in an enjoyable and rewarding way
  • Pragmatic and client focused - remain calm under pressure and don’t flap
  • Combine creative flair with a safe pair of hands
  • Innate ability to understand complex detail quickly, vital for successful brand development
  • Offer exceptional value through cost & design effectiveness
Sector experience
  • Airlines
  • Architecture
  • Arts & entertainment
  • Automotive
  • Broadcasting
  • Building & construction
  • Car Rental
  • Consumer products
  • Construction
  • Electronics & electrical
  • Energy & utilities
  • Engineering
  • Financial services
  • Food & drink
  • FMCG
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • IT Information technology
  • Leisure
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining & minerals
  • Media & broadcasting
  • Not for profit
  • Oil & Gas
  • Photographic
  • Power Generation
  • Rail Networks
  • Recruitment & training
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & transportation
  • Travel Agents
Our motive
  • to generate results by design
  • to build long term relationships  
  • to enhance the brand experience
  • to accommodate the environment
  • to work with talented people
  • to exceed expectations
  • to make a difference
  • to enjoy what we do
  • to win awards
  • to create a great working environment
  • to surprise and delight
  • to stay small and perfectly formed
What our clients say
  • “They really listened to what we wanted”
  • “Design Motive challenged us, guided us and inspired us”
  • “A never ending source of ideas”
  • “There’s a union between graphic design and marketing thought”
  • “They are committed to building long-term relationships”
  • “Design motive were our brand champions, in every sense of the word”
  • “They brought our vision of the future to life when we couldn’t quite imagine it”
  • “Honest, helpful and proactive”
  • “A real breath of fresh air”
  • “Their business is built on mutual respect; so is ours”
  • “We’ve covered more ground in the last six years than we have in the last twenty, largely due to Design Motive”
  • “Design Motive just got it; they saw the overall picture quickly and instinctively, which saved us time and money”
  • “Excellent and sensitive facilitating skills, both vital for the successful integration of two proud organisations”
  • “This job is about creating a brand new market place; you need stamina and fanatical attention to detail, both of which we get in spades from Design Motive”
  • “I always feel I’m their number one priority, and they’ve never let me down”
  • “Design Motive challenged long outdated perceptions with inescapable evidence”
  • “Feeling uncomfortable made the difference between a great result and an inspired one”
  • “Above all, they are passionate about design; and its infectious”
Client list
UK
  • Ascot
  • BBC
  • B&Q
  • British Airways
  • Burgess Yachts
  • Capital Radio
  • Daily Mail
  • Dubois Yachts
  • EDF Energy
  • Fitness First
  • GE
  • Hertz
  • London 2012
  • Rainforest Concern
  • Reed
  • Sibelius
  • The Prince’s Charities
  • The Vitec Group PLC
  • The Weir Group PLC
Australia
  • Boral Limited
Italy
  • Manfrotto
Germany
  • Schefenacker
Russia
  • Sibneft
  • RusAl
India
  • Bacardi
  • Taj Hotels
  • Unilever
USA
  • Hertz Corporation
  • Perot Systems
  • Wyndham Hotel Group
France
  • Compass Group
  • EDF Energy
  • Mobileway
  • Oberthur Card Systems
Spain
  • Amadeus IT Group
  • Futureduty
  • Wines of Spain
Saudi Arabia
  • Pabmec City
  • Sabic
Eygpt
  • Port Ghalib
Holland
  • Amels Yachts
  • Phillips
  • Sabic
Belgium
  • EVS
  • Rosy Blue
Malta
  • Corinthia Hotels
About this website

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DM Blog listing


May 14
Tue
Posted By Design Motive on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5 Views

Connecting us

Design Motive creates the EDF Energy Campus identity. Campus will help strengthen
the company's DNA, through skills learning, knowledge sharing and personal development.
The Campus environment will be rolled-out across 15 sites and will also reach 15,000
employees digitally.

View the Campus brochure online

May 7
Tue
Posted By Michael Farish on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 15 Views

Yeeeeha!

Design Motive design and develop the new Mountain Sky Guest Ranch website. The brief was to capture what it's really like to ride in the high mountains of Montana, Western style. Surrounded by the most beautiful landscape, hospitality and real Wranglers!


View the new website HERE

QS

Apr 15
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, April 15, 2013 25 Views

Exciting new developments at QualitySolicitors

Design Motive are working closely with QS to develop their brand effectiveness, nationwide. The first step in the programme is focused on increasing enquiries to their local partner firm network through a range of on- and off-line brand initiatives. We'll post new stories as the programme rolls out. Stay tuned.

View the new website HERE


Mar 25
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, March 25, 2013 44 Views

Over 2,000 pages of editorial
and counting!

Design Motive produce the Burgess Superyacht Living & Style Magazine for the ninth year in a row; a milestone we're all rightly proud of. The new ninth issue sees the introduction of a new cover masthead and interior layout accompanied by the usual degree of luxury lifestyle content. The publication has already started to win huge acclaim from readers all over the world. Work has started on issue ten, due for release towards the end of this year. For brands interested in advertising download the MEDIA PACK.

View the new BURGESS MAGAZINE online




Mar 25
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, March 25, 2013 37 Views

Excellent results

Design Motive produce the Vitec Group Annual Report for the fourth year running. With an eye on process, both agency and client side, significant savings were achieved without impacting quality.

View the new ANNUAL REPORT online.


To accompany the posting of the 2012 results, Design Motive launched a refreshed Vitec Group website. The website structure has been overhauled, to make the presentation of content more engaging and informative to all audiences, including non-financial and prospective employees.

View the new WEBSITE online

EVS

Mar 18
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, March 18, 2013 35 Views

Bright colours, bold shapes, big ideas!

Design Motive create a new corporate and visual identity for EVS. Implementation included website, events, video, stationery and marcoms.

 

“An inspiration to work with. DM captured the spirit of who we are and communicated it in a fresh and visionary expression that has truly captured the hearts and minds of employees and customers alike”

Nicolas Bourdon, SVP Marketing, EVS



View the new website HERE

Jan 7
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, January 07, 2013 113 Views

Design Motive creates new identity for Sparx, a new concept in teaching.


Oct 4
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, October 04, 2012 110 Views

Design Motive work with Manfrotto to target exciting new segment.

The first product in a range aimed at the prolific Social Recorder market segment.


Find out more HERE

Oct 4
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, October 04, 2012 108 Views

Open!

Design Motive join forces with 2 star Michelin chef Brett Graham, celebrity chef Mike Robinson and master butcher Alan Hayward to launch a new e-commerce online game website. Initial response has been fantastic.

To view the website click HERE.


Oct 4
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, October 04, 2012 132 Views

Design Motive reposition Inspired Dwellings online.

To view the website click HERE.


Oct 3
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, October 03, 2012 104 Views

Design Motive designs website for FTSE 100 company, The Weir Group PLC

Aimed at investors, customers and employees alike, the new site has
transformed Weir online. 

To view the website click HERE

Sep 1
Sat
Posted By Design Motive on Saturday, September 01, 2012 95 Views

Low carbon legacy

Design Motive helps EDF Group to document their legacy for London 2012 and beyond. 
To view the brochure click HERE.


Jun 28
Thu
Posted By Design Motive on Thursday, June 28, 2012 139 Views

Design Motive
brings ‘Zingy’ to life

EDF Energy’s latest digital campaign goes live

May 16
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 153 Views

Showcasing Recharging Solutions

Design Motive helps EDF Energy showcase their electric vehicle recharging solutions at the Eco Velocity show.

Apr 26
Thu
Posted By Design Motive on Thursday, April 26, 2012 159 Views

New product brand
for EDF Energy

Design Motive creates new product brand identity for EDF Energy’s low carbon generation electricity, Blue, which is powering the EDF Energy London Eye, major London landmarks, the 2012 Olympic Park and from this month, it can power your home too.

Apr 25
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Editorial at its best.

Design Motive design and produce the 248 page Burgess Superyacht Living & Style Magazine for the 8th year running. A fabulous publication aimed at stimulating interest in superyacht charter and providing insight and information in and around Burgess as the leading superyacht broker, worldwide.

View magazine ONLINE

Apr 25
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Experience The Square.

Design Motive capture the energy and precision of Phil Howard's two star Michelin restaurant, The Square.

Apr 25
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Impactful visual repositioning for the Amadeus travel arena for professionals, Selling Platform Connect.

Design Motive develop a simple, visually impactful look and messaging across direct mail and web channels.

Apr 24
Tue
Posted By Design Motive on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 174 Views

Dynamic Campaigns for EDF Energy

Design Motive helps EDF Energy to get their message online. 

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SIM

Apr 24
Tue
Posted By Michael Farish on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 136 Views

SIMalliance makes its mark
on the industry

Design Motive reposition and rebrand a long standing industry body, giving the organisation new energy and direction.



View WEBSITE

Apr 24
Tue
Posted By Design Motive on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 137 Views

The natural choice for camera protection.

Design Motive reposition Petrol Bags to be the natural choice for camera protection for the global professional camera market, with a little help from nature itself.

View brochure ONLINE

Apr 23
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, April 23, 2012 120 Views

The latest from the world
of superyachts
Design Motive design and produce the spring edition of the Burgess newsletter.


View ONLINE.

Apr 23
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, April 23, 2012 136 Views

Design Motive
Capture the moment™
at NAB 2012


Design Motive design the Vitec Group stand graphics and Capture the moment™ in video, interviewing leading Videographers and Producers at the NAB 2012 Las Vegas Convention Centre.

Apr 11
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

New identity & presence online.

Design Motive refresh the Roast & Ground identity and create a new website look and feel to target a wider audience.


View WEBSITE

Apr 3
Tue
Posted By Michael Farish on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 150 Views

Design Motive refresh
the Vitec Group identity
to great acclaim.



View the refreshed WEBSITE incorporating the 2012 corporate video.
View the new ANNUAL REPORT and CORPORATE BOOK online.

Apr 2
Mon
Posted By Michael Farish on Monday, April 02, 2012 165 Views

Design Motive lead the charge to rebrand Lafarge Asia following Boral acquisition.

Design Motive worked across 11 countries to coordinate a successful rebrand.
Launched on time, internally and externally.

Apr 1
Sun
Posted By Michael Farish on Sunday, April 01, 2012 119 Views

Design Motive produce the Weir Group PLC annual report for the 11th year running!


View report ONLINE.

Mar 30
Fri
Posted By Michael Farish on Friday, March 30, 2012

Design Motive creates a single expression for all things Amadeus.

The identity programme was designed to unite a global brand, bringing corporate and commercial communications together in a more consistent and focused way. The approach was rolled out worldwide accompanied by design guidelines to control implementation.

Mar 1
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, March 01, 2012

Building a brand

Design Motive design the Boral Annual Report, reinforcing the new brand identity.


View Annual Report ONLINE

Jan 11
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 147 Views

Introducing Sachtler Ace

New brand identity, product launch and website for the worldwide market leader for professional camera support systems


Oct 5
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 179 Views

Shining new press campaign

Following the successful rebranding, Design Motive develops new press advertising campaign for Rosy Blue diamonds.


Sep 28
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 196 Views

Burgess make a splash at MYS

Design Motive create another fantastic sales platform for long standing client BURGESS at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show.


Jul 22
Fri
Posted By Michael Farish on Friday, July 22, 2011 209 Views

Boral BUILD awareness

Design Motive design a new integrated above the line and on-line campaign for Australian construction giant, Boral. Featuring roadside hoardings in Sydney & Adelaide.




Launch WEBSITE or open the e-BROCHURE

Jul 21
Thu
Posted By Oz Freire on Thursday, July 21, 2011 207 Views

Inspiring people to be more sustainable in their everyday lives

Design Motive brands the new EDF BMW Electric Mini E.



Jul 13
Wed
Posted By Oz Freire on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 210 Views

The right people, the perfect website

Design Motive creates new website for one of the UK’s leading hospitality & events companies, The Esprit Group


Esprit Group website in an iPad

Jul 8
Fri
Posted By Design Motive on Friday, July 08, 2011 239 Views

Energy advice at a location near you

Design Motive brands the new EDF Energy advice kiosks which are currently being rolled-out across the UK.

Jun 14
Tue
Posted By Michael Farish on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 205 Views

The Ledbury website goes live to great acclaim.

To view the website click HERE.

Apr 13
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 252 Views

End of year results

Design Motive design & produce the Vitec Group plc Annual Report 2010 

View E-VERSION

Apr 7
Thu
Posted By Oz Freire on Thursday, April 07, 2011 284 Views

Switch to greater profits.

Design Motive help GE Lighting achieve record sales

“Lightbulbs continue to show spectacular sales growth beating control by 12.6%. The new enhanced POS is clearly giving the customers a sense of authority in the range, making the purchase easier.” 

Source:  B&Q Bolton consumer research report. 

Apr 6
Wed
Posted By Oz Freire on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 283 Views

Ideal Home.

Everything you need to know to begin your low carbon journey

EDF Energy’s Ideal Home Show exhibition stand, created by Design Motive, helps visitors to harness the power of nature and to generate heat and electricity at home.


Mar 31
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, March 31, 2011 246 Views

FTSE 100
Report & Accounts


Design Motive design and produce THE WEIR GROUP PLC Report & Accounts
for the 10th year in a row!

Click here to launch e-version

Mar 31
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, March 31, 2011 267 Views
Hot off the press!

 

Design Motive design and produce the new Graduate Framework Brochure for
The Weir Group PLC. View
Brochure

Mar 8
Tue
Posted By Oz Freire on Tuesday, March 08, 2011 265 Views

Commitment.

"As we ask ourselves what kind of planet we are leaving our children, so we must also ask what kind of children we are leaving our planet."

Vincent de Rivaz
EDF Energy Chief Executive

EDF Energy's SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS designed by Design Motive


Mar 3
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, March 03, 2011 240 Views

Building purpose.

As part of a major branding project, Design Motive help BORAL define their purpose for the future.

Feb 28
Mon
Posted By Design Motive on Monday, February 28, 2011 215 Views

Control at your fingertips

ECO MANAGER brand & packaging. We are helping you & EDF Energy take control of your energy usage.

Feb 25
Fri
Posted By Michael Farish on Friday, February 25, 2011 190 Views

Mega Motive!

MICHAEL FARISH (Design Motive Director) and MEGA MENTORS start ongoing mentoring programme under the project name "Inspiring Creativity". Aimed at giving underprivileged children an insight and guidance into different arts based careers.


Jan 25
Tue
Posted By Design Motive on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 249 Views

A new vision of a low carbon London has started

We are helping EDF Energy deliver a vision of a city committed to cleaner, lower-carbon living.
The EDF Energy London Eye is the ideal place to imagine London’s low carbon future.

Jan 18
Tue
Posted By Design Motive on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 264 Views

Kitchen W8
Congratulations on your first Michelin Star

Restaurant identity and  WEBSITE  by Design Motive.

Jan 12
Wed
Posted By Oz Freire on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 274 Views

Employees are our most valuable assets

"You’re the expert" is our campaign theme for the launch video and supporting
material for the EDF Energy Employee Engagement Survey

Dec 22
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 242 Views

Setting the standard

The new 236 page BURGESS Superyachts Living & Style Magazine, designed and produced
by Design Motive, leaves the mailing house.
"Quite simply, the place to be seen"


Dec 22
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 256 Views

Work starts on
The Ledbury website

Design Motive join forces with Two Star Michelin Chef Brett Graham and Jonathan Glynn-Smith
to capture the essence of what this innovative restaurant is all about, online!



Dec 21
Tue
Posted By Michael Farish on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 226 Views

Burgess opens office in California

Design Motive work with local supplier to develop
new BURGESS Santa Monica signage scheme.

Dec 21
Tue
Posted By Michael Farish on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 227 Views

Boral brand roll-out continues

Our new BORAL branded agitator fleet hits the streets in Sydney, Australia.
"Only 1,500 vehicles to go!
"


Dec 17
Fri
Posted By Michael Farish on Friday, December 17, 2010

Brighter, Bolder, Better Amadeus

Design Motive's global brand CAMPAIGN for AMADEUS still inspires. Why not visit the BLOG.


Dec 17
Fri
Posted By Michael Farish on Friday, December 17, 2010

12 months on and it's still kicking butt!

KITCHEN W8 restaurant identity and website by Design Motive.


"The food is far better than anything else you can eat in Kensington (4 stars)"
AA Gill - The Sunday Times

Dec 17
Fri
Posted By Michael Farish on Friday, December 17, 2010

Supernews

Design Motive design NEWSLETTER for long term client and premier
superyacht broker, BURGESS


Dec 17
Fri
Posted By Michael Farish on Friday, December 17, 2010 233 Views

Boral corporate & customer
websites go live

Design Motive worked closely with the Boral inhouse communications team to rebrand
the public websites. Fresh new look with many new promotional features added. 

Click here to view the Boral CORPORATE or CUSTOMER website.

Dec 16
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, December 16, 2010 201 Views

Killer Packaging

Design Motive hits the spot with a new range of weedkiller packaging
for Pathclear®

          

GE

Dec 16
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, December 16, 2010 278 Views

Design Motive and GE team up
Our long term relationship continues with a new series of integrated solutions for lighting.

Dec 16
Thu
Posted By Michael Farish on Thursday, December 16, 2010 216 Views

Looking back over 5 years.

Design Motive start a major AMADEUS brand
review having led its development for over half a decade.


Dec 15
Wed
Posted By Michael Farish on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 256 Views

Ultimate Luxury

Superyacht brochure designed by Design Motive for Burgess. CLICK TO VIEW

Dec 9
Thu
Posted By Design Motive on Thursday, December 09, 2010 211 Views

Brand Video captures the imagination

Design Motive's new brand video for the VITEC GROUP PLC proves to be a success
with customers and investors alike.

Dec 8
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, December 08, 2010 355 Views

Brighter, Bolder, Better Amadeus

The new AMADEUS Brighter, Bolder, Better global CAMPAIGN goes live
with tremendous results internally and externally.




Nov 12
Fri
Posted By Design Motive on Friday, November 12, 2010 198 Views

Design Motive wins top creative award
The SQUARE RESTAURANT website was awarded 'top creative' at the recent
DNN
conference in Las Vegas.

Nov 12
Fri
Posted By Oz Freire on Friday, November 12, 2010 363 Views

Look out for our simple
& effective branding 

for Mercedes Benz Smart Car & EDF Energy
in a town centre near you



Nov 9
Tue
Posted By Michael Farish on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 185 Views

New Purpose, New identity

Our new brand identity for the VITEC GROUP PLC reinforces their position
as the market leader in the photographic and video market and captures
the spirit of the business. Click to view the BRAND BOOK.

 

Nov 3
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, November 03, 2010 183 Views

Everything goes off without a hitch

Design Motive brands the EDF Energy Networks 10 year
commemorative event to great acclaim.


Nov 3
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, November 03, 2010 304 Views

Weir Group Annual Report

Design Motive refresh WEIR investor relations to signal new CEO strategy.
Click here to launch e-version


Nov 3
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, November 03, 2010 199 Views

The objective.
To be able to taste the food online.
SEE if you think we've succeeded.

Nov 3
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, November 03, 2010 194 Views

Building
something
great™


New promotional truck livery is unveiled; the first application of the
new Building something great™ brand strategy developed by Design Motive
for construction and building materials giant, BORAL LIMITED in Australia.




Nov 3
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, November 03, 2010 165 Views

Design Motive & David Downton win
The Wyndham Grand Collection campaign wins coveted award


Nov 3
Wed
Posted By Design Motive on Wednesday, November 03, 2010 147 Views

Design Motive wins APEX 2010 award
for design excellence



“Stunning photography, exclusive insights and strong writing:
all appeal to a sophisticated readership”

Nov 1
Mon
Posted By Design Motive on Monday, November 01, 2010 191 Views

Design Motive in Saudi Arabia
A new brand puts PABMEC on the map



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