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Keysoft steals the show at Traffex

By Happy Giraffe, posted 08th May 2013 at 7:54AM

Keysoft steals the show at Traffex

 

After some great feedback following the Keysoft website launch, our next project was to create an exhibition stand for Traffex 2013 at the NEC. 

Jodie Cull got cracking on the design, based on Phil Baker’s landscape (nicknamed Bakerville), working with Stage Electrics to create a 3D masterpiece. 

The traffic cone seating area was a hit, with other exhibitors wanting to know where they could get them from. The Keysoft stand certainly stood out from the other stands who had gone for a more conventional approach. 

The Keysoft guys were very happy indeed, let’s hope the enquiries...

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West Bromwich Albion - End of Season Dinner and Awards 2013

By Marketing, posted 30th April 2013 at 3:03PM

West Bromwich Albion - End of Season Dinner and Awards 2013

On Sunday 28th April 2013, the Happy Giraffes kitted out the prestigious Albion Awards Evening held at the ICC Birmingham. Happy Giraffe ensured West Bromwich Albion’s brand was top notch with printed award brochures, promotional flyers, HTML banners, raffle tickets, table plans, menu and wine list.  Happy Giraffe and West Bromwich Albion have been working together for a year now, a growing relationship which is a match-made in Black Country heaven.

The ceremony was presented by avid sports personality and out-spoken Baggies fanatic Adrian Chiles along with a fruitful interlude from...

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Find your way round the Happy Giraffe site with Google Maze

By Happy Giraffe, posted 17th April 2013 at 3:52PM

Find your way round the Happy Giraffe site with Google Maze

We love Google Chrome Experiments in the digital office. Google encourages talented and creative developers from around the world to use the latest technologies alongside Google Chrome to create beautiful, magical and downright awesome websites.  

The latest experiment that has us buzzing with excitement is Google Maze. You can take any website and turn it into an online 3D maze where you can race against the clock to reach the end. You can even navigate using your phone. We’ve become slightly addicted, so why don’t you give it a try! See if you can beat our score right here

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Road Trip!

By Happy Giraffe, posted 05th April 2013 at 8:38AM

Road Trip!

An event that's definitely pencilled in the Happy Giraffe diary this month is the Cheltenham Design Festival, my highlight from last year was seeing the living legend that is Stefan Sagmeister.

This year due to my love of record sleeve design a must see has got to be Adrian Shaughnessy, whose work at Intro I've always been a big fan of.

Hopefully see you there!!

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Designing Every Journey

By Marketing, posted 26th March 2013 at 10:59AM

Designing Every Journey

We're pleased to have launched Keysoft Solution's new website at www.keysoftsolutions.com

Happy Giraffe has worked with Keysoft Solutions for the past three years. After working on intial brand development for its traffic business, we've supported the business implement a new brand architecture - establishing the Keysoft Solutions parent brand and product brands for its traffic and landscape software.

Working with the strapline 'designing every journey,' a model set and some nifty camera work, we created exciting landscapes that represent both the business's product offerings and its...

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Drowning Prevention Week 2013

By Marketing, posted 26th March 2013 at 10:47AM

Drowning Prevention Week 2013

We're delighted to announce that Happy Giraffe will be providing creative support for Royal Life Saving Society UK's 2013 Drowning Prevention Week.

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is a national charity dedicated to reducing the number of drownings in the UK and Ireland by promoting water safety. More than 400 people drown in the UK each year and there are an estimated three times as many unreported ‘near misses.’

Drowning Prevention Week and the Top Trunks fundraising day will run from 22 to 30 June 2013.

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Love is in the air…

By Marketing, posted 07th March 2013 at 4:05PM

Love is in the air…

Spring has definitely sprung at Happy HQ and love is officially in the air. BIG congrats to Rachel Smith and Jodie Cull who are both sporting new bling courtesy of Martin and Simon respectively. We're now looking forward to seeking out hats and matching shoe/handbag combos (and that's just the men in the team!) Happy days!

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Celebrating in style

By Happy Giraffe, posted 21st November 2012 at 5:28PM

Celebrating in style

Happy Giraffe was proud to join client, Dudley College, at the official opening of its fantastic new £30million creative industries centre (Dudley Evolve) and dedicated A level study centre (Dudley Sixth) in the Dudley Learning Quarter.

The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP led the celebrations alongside Principal, Lowell Williams, at the unveiling of the two buildings that both sport branding and impressive graphics designed and delivered by the fantastic team here. A big well done to everyone involved!

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Giraffes are born to spread a little happiness

By Happy Giraffe, posted 21st November 2012 at 5:22PM

Giraffes are born to spread a little happiness

We just loved this article in Metro about one of our fellow Giraffes doing good deeds in Glasgow. Looks like us giraffes just can't help making life a little happier!

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Happy birthday to us!

By Happy Giraffe, posted 12th November 2012 at 7:41PM

We've been celebrating our birthday and first decade of happy clients today. Cake and bubbly were the order of the day. The last 10 years have seen quite a few changes for us giraffes and this year we moved into our very own giraffe house. From Aviva to Yamaha Motor Europe we've had some great brand adventures with our clients and look forward to many more to come. Thank you to all the giraffes, clients and partners who have made the first ten years so happy.

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  • The happy giraffe website is almost here. We will go live on 1st June, very excited.21st of May at 03:58 pm
  • Happy Giraffe team enjoyed great night at WBA end of season football dinner.The design looked great and the theme worked so well. Well done.29th of April at 08:23 am
  • Still looking for a freelance p.r to help on a year long project. Need experience in hotel and hospitality sector. Drop me a line with CV.22nd of April at 08:09 am
  • A last some spring weather to make us Happy. Monday brings us 3 potential new clients to do creative. All in education.22nd of April at 08:07 am
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  • Business Birmingham

    By Happy Giraffe, posted 08th March 2011 at 2:03PM

    Business Birmingham

    Happy Giraffe has launched a series of new data sheets for Business Birmingham. These showcase the region's property assets and form part of the inward investment strategy launched by Birmingham City Council. The Business Birmingham brand has been developed... Read More >

  • Hopping made for our e-mail campaign

    By Happy Giraffe, posted 03rd May 2012 at 2:23PM

    Hopping made for our e-mail campaign

    Great new campaign for Campanie Hotel. 

  • Ellie’s Eyes

    By Happy Giraffe, posted 14th February 2011 at 3:31PM

    We have been out and about with the video camera again.  Our latest production is a short information film aimed at informing young diabetics on the importance of annual retinal screening.  Last year we produced, scripted and shot a range of informative... Read More >

  • A Tasty Little Number

    By Happy Giraffe, posted 21st June 2011 at 9:52AM

    A Tasty Little Number

    We have just launched the new Connect Vending website and brand re-fresh.  Its a great example of how you can add a little fun to your brand.  View here.

  • Happy Giraffe achieves Recommended Agency status

    By Happy Giraffe, posted 10th March 2011 at 2:43PM

    Happy Giraffe achieves Recommended Agency status

    Only agencies which have been highly rated by at least 3 clients are awarded official 'recommended agency' status by the Recommended Agency Register (RAR). The RAR is an invaluable resource for clients looking for the perfect agency to boost their business.... Read More >

  • Shift into Sport with Sainsbury’s

    By Happy Giraffe, posted 05th July 2011 at 8:46AM

    Shift into Sport with Sainsbury’s

    We have been working with the team at "Shift into Sport" this month to create a series of posters to encourage Sainsbury's staff to make a commitment to exercise.  Its a great offer...

     

  • Master Class

    By Studio, posted 07th March 2011 at 3:36PM

    Master Class

    The design team has done it again! Two logos have been included in "Typography and Enclosures," the fourth book in the award winning Master Library series by Logolounge.