New Exhibition – ‘Eye of the Beholder’

Si Homfray’s latest artistic endeavour is coming very soon… eye of the beholder ‘An artistic examination of the extraordinary fine detail and elegance that already 
exists in the natural world contrasted with the finest contemporary digital pattern’. Si has been working on creating a totally new graphic design style for a long time now and…

Walking guides & maps for the High Peak

Hammer Design was appointed a contract to deliver a full visitor experience for the High Peak in Derbyshire’s Peak District. The work included multiple creative skills: • Graphic design, artworking, typography and layout for walking guides, flyers, notice boards, maps and promotional material• Original map creation, map design and drawing for print including walking route…

Barmy about Beavers

Yes it’s true Derbyshire has reintroduced the Beaver! Si Homfray and Hammer Design have been harnessing their visual and communication skills to convey this great story for the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s tourist information packs and customer wildlife sponsorship boxes. Hammer Design were responsible for managing the project, providing detail, illustration, layout and full artwork in…

Congratulations DerwentWISE!

The DerwentWISE project closes after 5 years of achievements this week. Hammer Design was proud to have been invited to design, collate and print together a series of infograms to highlight and clearly celebrate the collaborative teams’ achievements. The DerwentWISE partnership work in the Lower Derwent Valley to improve and restore the landscape, and inspire…

Miles, Smiles and Stiles

‘Miles without Stiles’ is a new kind of book, written by Sue Smith, who works with the PDNPA and it’s partners to promote Easy Access Routes around the Peak District National Park. Hammer Design were chosen to take the idea through the whole process, from concept through to published. Offering design services and support along…

Creating a logo with a legacy

Having worked with Accessible Derbyshire’s Jane and Gillian for many years now, having attended many conferences and talked to people from all walks of life, all the various aspects and disciplines that are currently shaping the future of Accessibility in the UK right now and for the future, I was both honoured and humbled to…

A new exhibition – The world’s first long distance railway

High Peak Junction, Cromford, Derbyshire is part of the world heritage site at Cromford Mills. Hammer Design teamed up with Rachel Costigan of Derwentwise, Catherine Croney – Heritage Interpretation Consultant, Rick Jillings and Mark Brailsford of Derbyshire County Council to deliver the brake vans interpretation project at High Peak Junction. We are proud to say…

Ales of Derbyshire

Hammer Design were invited to design and print a series of graphics for the Ales of Derbyshire for the BBC Good Food Show 2018. We produced and delivered: • logotype • on brand graphic themes comprising beer bottles • headlines • exhibition graphic panels as well as • a booklet and marketing postcards showcasing the…

Hope Valley Gym needed an image overhaul

Above: New look logo, retaining the tick from the previous logo. Above: Flyer cover design Above: Gym Poster Design Above: Gym Motivational Poster Design Above: Advertisment Design