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...
By Happy Giraffe, posted 23rd March 2012 at 10:31AM
Our latest work in the property sector has been on a development in Filey, North Yorkshire. The Mill Meadows development launches this weekend and we took a trip up earlier this week to oversee the preparations. The event over this weekend marks the start of the development and the sales process.
We've been able to have a bit of fun with the branding by taking our inspiration from the picturesque seaside location. Using a nautical theme to name the plots, pin wheels to differentiate the different phases of the development, and even sourcing sticks of rock from local suppliers.
By Happy Giraffe, posted 23rd March 2012 at 10:31AM
Our latest work in the property sector has been on a development in Filey, North Yorkshire. The Mill Meadows development launches this weekend and we took a trip up earlier this week to oversee the preparations. The event over this weekend marks the start of the development and the sales process.
We've been able to have a bit of fun with the branding by taking our inspiration from the picturesque seaside location. Using a nautical theme to name the plots, pin wheels to differentiate the different phases of the development, and even sourcing sticks of rock from local suppliers.
By Happy Giraffe, posted 18th January 2012 at 12:26PM
The design and digital teams were set the task of bringing energy to life for a pitch for an energy exhibition. After some brainstorming and creative thinking they settled upon creating a 3D model that would highlight the key messages of the exhibition and the industry and add energy to the visuals themselves. Once Phil had built the model our attention turned to making this stand out on the web and Matt set about animating the design with a great end result.
We’ve got a few different web projects on the go where we’re using animation in different ways to enhance the sites. These will...
By Happy Giraffe, posted 03rd August 2011 at 8:44AM
We have worked on some big outdoor media in the past but our design team has been put to the test this month with the development of hoardings to wrap around the new Dudley College Evolve campus building. The entire perimeter measures 216 metres in total. The poor Macs are being stretched to their limits with the large format artwork.
The new hoardings form part of a major repositioning of Dudley College which is due to launch in September. The hoardings will be the first part of our work based around the theme of Hands-on Thinking since 1862, reflecting the colleges excellent record...
I'm currently reading Maggie Macnab's Decoding Design: understanding and using symbols in visual communication, the book explores the power of natures design and how to apply these principles to your own design for effective visual communication. It seems nowadays with so many distractions none of us have enough time to appreciate what surrounds us, which is a shame. So now when I get creative block I find it sometimes helps to return to design in its most natural form, and the video below is one of the most mesmerising examples I've ever seen....sit back and enjoy!!
By Happy Giraffe, posted 11th July 2011 at 11:12AM
Happy Giraffe challenge you to rate our 3 logo concepts. We have designed three concepts for Farmer Gardner's Little Cow Company, a small producer of beef that uses the famous Dexter cow, a short legged variety which you will now see on the hills of Malvern. The company has worked closely with the Malvern Hills preservation group and forms part of their sustainability project. The meat is sold to local restaurants and high quality retail outlets. With this survey we would like to see what you think of the concepts we put together. Once you have completed a couple of questions you can see...
This week we are taking a look at our favourite creative advertisements, as part of our focus on design this week. Today we are publishing the first 5 and on Thursday we will publish our second instalment. Let us know which one you like the best.
By Happy Giraffe, posted 29th June 2011 at 11:27AM
It’s an experience!
Well that’s what our two work placement students are hoping to get from their time at Happy Giraffe. This year - after numerous requests and a rigorous process of selection - we have welcomed two bright, young things into our studio. Max Bayliss from Haybridge High in Hagley is gaining some valuable insights into creative design whilst working on a new project to produce a mobile phone brand and packaging. Dan Laws has joined for an extended stay over the summer and is working with the digital team to improve his web knowledge and programming skills. Working alongside...
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
By Happy Giraffe, posted 06th September 2011 at 11:21PM
The small but perfectly formed Happy Team just got bigger (again!)
Welcome on board to Sarah Bridge, joining us as account manager on the education and professional services side. She comes with 12 years’ marketing and communications experience having... Read More >
Room for one more?
The small but perfectly formed Happy Team just got bigger (again!)
Welcome on board to Sarah Bridge, joining us as account manager on the education and professional services side. She comes with 12 years’ marketing and communications experience having recently left Advantage West Midlands after six years where she was communications manager working across a number of high profile projects in the region. Previous to this she worked in the NHS and mental health sector. Good preparation for working with the Giraffes and as we discovered today she has many hidden talents including making a very decent brew! Drop her line to say hi: sarah@happy-giraffe.com
By Happy Giraffe, posted 12th April 2011 at 2:15PM
This video was developed to highlight to school children the range of jobs available. It formed part of a major campaign undertaken by the South Staffordshire PCT to promote the range of options available.
Working in the NHS
This video was developed to highlight to school children the range of jobs available. It formed part of a major campaign undertaken by the South Staffordshire PCT to promote the range of options available.
By Happy Giraffe, posted 08th March 2011 at 2:03PM
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 >
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 to showcase the city and encourage inward investment with the project is managed by Marketing Birmingham. Happy Giraffe will be working on a series of documents to move the project into the delivery phase. You can find out more here.
By Happy Giraffe, posted 09th March 2011 at 11:26AM
The Queen's Nursing Institute has just added the 'All in a Day's Work' film which the Happy team made to its new website. Lights, camera, action - see the finished film by clicking here.
All in a Day’s Work for the Happy team
The Queen's Nursing Institute has just added the 'All in a Day's Work' film which the Happy team made to its new website. Lights, camera, action - see the finished film by clicking here.
By Happy Giraffe, posted 11th February 2011 at 3:52PM
The design team have been getting creative producing some very nice illustrations for our client Zeel Solutions. The illustrations form the centre piece of the new brand re-fresh for the software development company. The illustrations show how the company... Read More >
Illustrations help keep company two steps ahead..
The design team have been getting creative producing some very nice illustrations for our client Zeel Solutions. The illustrations form the centre piece of the new brand re-fresh for the software development company. The illustrations show how the company turns complex human resource issues into compact off the shelf packaged solutions. Keeping you two steps ahead of the competition.
The new brand and website will be launched in March...
By Happy Giraffe, posted 11th February 2011 at 3:51PM
We have been working hard to launch another of our academy websites. The latest to go live was the Oldham Academy taking strong colours reflected in the branding through to the web and building in some great functionality to bring the school to life.
We have been working hard to launch another of our academy websites. The latest to go live was the Oldham Academy taking strong colours reflected in the branding through to the web and building in some great functionality to bring the school to life.
