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…

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…

Quality assured design process

A brand new identity for a brand new type of business – Mountain Assurance. James Thacker has always been about quality days in the mountains, guiding clients up the best climbs around the world.  As a full UIAGM professional mountain guide James needed an identity for his new business venture – Mountain Assurance. The following…

Hope Valley Fringe 2018

Hope Valley Festival is a new concept in pop up arts festivals. The ‘Hope Valley Fringe’ is a celebration of local interests in The Arts, Music, Science, Health, Drama, Photography, Literature, Gardening and Food. The Fringe is setting out to connect new friends, groups and small businesses, in a welcoming space designed to build new…

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  

Access For All UK – a new website and full brand creation…

Accessibility ambassadors and legends of accessibility training, Gillian Scotford and Jane Carver needed a complete new look for their high profile accessibility training business. The look and feel needed to: be clear, communicate the spectrum of accessibility needs, be sensitive to the business operation and fulfill accessibility requirements. Disciplines delivered: • Logo design • Brand…

Finding the emotional connection in logo design

Sheffield Sling Surgery required a full corporate identity… I thought a few personal notes on the process behind producing this logo for the lovely people at Sheffield Sling Surgery might be interesting. The brief was unusual and in written form came along the lines of ‘I want something I will love’. My motivation was high…