Approved designers list
For most publications you will need to employ a professional graphic designer, from our approved designers list. All the designers on the list are confident working with the Sussex visual identity, and will help you make sure your publication looks great and is on brand.
It is a University requirement that all graphic design is bought only from designers on the approved list. The list gives details of the range of services each designer offers and the kinds of publications they can take on. If you have a fixed budget, most are willing to quote a total amount for your job, rather than charging an hourly rate. If you need further advice about which designers would be appropriate for your project, please contact the Publications and Branding Team, publications@sussex.ac.uk.
The designers on the list have clearly demonstrated that they understand the Sussex visual identity, recognise the importance of strong and consistent branding, and are capable of producing publications of a consistently high standard that represent value for money. Using approved designers means that:
- all work commissioned meets the University's brand requirements and is of a consistent quality;
- design commissions are managed efficiently as part of a co-ordinated approach to the production of marketing and recruitment materials.
If you are concerned that using a professional designer will be expensive, especially compared to doing it yourself using a desktop publishing programme, you might be pleasantly surprised. Once staff time cost is factored in, using a designer is normally quicker, cheaper and less hassle – and the results will look better as well. Please do not underestimate the importance of well-designed, properly branded materials that form part of a planned communications strategy. A badly designed, off-brand communication will not help you achieve your communications goals – and can even do lasting damage to the reputation of both your school/unit and the University as a whole.
Approved designers
In alphabetical order below we list the approved designers. Before contacting a designer you will need to make sure that you have followed the guidance in our publishing checklist and consulted our guide to creating a design brief.
Bank Design
Contact: Sue Massey
Hunters End
Shepherd's Close
Piddinghoe
Sussex BN9 9AU
T 01273 515203
E sue@bankdesign.com
www.bankdesign.com
Bank Design is a local design agency with extensive experience producing publications for many departments across the University. They can help you with brochures, leaflets, folders, roller banners, posters, map illustration, signage etc. They are very familiar with the Sussex branding guidelines and can help if you want to explore the creative scope and flexibility within the brand (eg the School of History, Art History and Philosophy; Research and Enterprise). They turn jobs around quickly and efficiently and are happy to help if you are unused to commissioning designers.
Bellman Media
Contact: Ruth Stevens
More House
Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH17 7RE
T 01444 471884
E enquiries@bellman.co.uk
www.bellman.co.uk
Bellman is a full-service integrated strategic marketing communications agency based near Haywards Heath. They have a broad client base including government, financial services and manufacturing as well as education. They can help you with design for print, such as brochures and leaflets, and much larger creative campaign concepts. They also have extensive experience with digital media including websites, presentations and interactive media.
Chapman Design limited
Contact: Andrew Chapman
Unit 9
The Business Connection
145 Islingword Road
Brighton East Sussex
BN2 9SH
T 01273 236932
M 07946 591303
E andrew@chapmandesign.net
www.chapmandesign.net
Chapman Design is a small Brighton-based graphic design company specialising in brochures, leaflets, logos etc. Andrew Chapman and his team have a very good understanding of Higher Education, having worked in the sector for a number of years. They'll make every effort to turn jobs around quickly, and they can offer a proofreading service.
Chimney Design
Contact: Louise Harvey
25 Brownleaf Road, Brighton
East Sussex BN2 6LD
T 01273 243 387
E louise@chimneydesign.co.uk
www.chimneydesign.co.uk
Chimney is a small design agency specialising in design for educational establishments. They have lengthy experience of working for Sussex, including the graduation programme, a healthy eating campaign for Catering, the branding for First-generation Scholars, branding and brochure for Conferences and Events, design of the 50th anniversary brochure, and for Falmer magazine. They can help you with design for print, such as brochures and leaflets, and creative campaign concepts.
The Design Avenue Limited
Contact: Neil Parfrement
The Studio
Saxbys Garden Cottage
Hartfield Road
Cowden
Kent TN8 7DX
T 01342 850 400
E neil@thedesignavenue.co.uk
www.thedesignavenue.co.uk
The Design Avenue has a long and in-depth knowledge working with the Sussex brand. They have worked extensively with the University Publications and Branding Team on publications like the Annual Review and the Undergraduate and Postgraduate prospectuses, as well as on the 'Curious' campaign for the RDO. They can help you with all types of design for print, including brochures, leaflets and posters. They have worked on numerous signage projects for the University, ranging from external and internal signange to free standing roller banners. They offer a swift and reliable service with a good understanding of all budgets.
Fruit Design Ltd
Contact: Ann Ahmad
8 Bond Street Row
Brighton BN1 1RD
T 01273 711555
E ann@fruit-design.co.uk
www.fruit-design.co.uk
Fruit Design is a Brighton-based design and marketing agency. They have extensive experience in the public sector, the pharmaceutical industry and in education and training. Fruit can help you with design for print, such as brochures, leaflets and much larger creative campaign concepts, as well as for the web.
Irish Butcher
4th floor
1-3 Berry Street
London
EC1V 0AA
Contact: Nadine Fleischer
T +44 (0)790 4029 739
E nadine@irishbutcher.co.uk
www.irishbutcher.co.uk
Irish Butcher is a London-based design consultancy that offers expertise in graphic design, creative direction and idea generation. Their clients include The Guardian, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Art Fund and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. They can help you with design for print, such as brochures, leaflets and much larger creative campaign concepts.
Launchpad
Contact: Paul Kayser
Adur Business Centre, Little High Street,
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5EG
T 01273 467561
E paul@launchpad-design.co.uk
www.launchpad-design.co.uk
Launchpad is a design agency with a scaleable service based in Shoreham-by-Sea. They have previously worked on leaflets for the School of Media, Film and Music, Widening Participation and SEAS, and the International Study Centre brochure on behalf of Study Group. They are comfortable working within the branding guidelines. With a scaleable service they are able to provide appropriate design solutions for projects large and small.
Phipps Design
Contact: Peta Phipps
The Cottage
30 Brunswick Place
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1NA
T 01273 777233
E peta@phippsdesign.co.uk
www.phippsdesign.co.uk
Phipps Design is a small, Hove-based design agency. They have extensive experience working with Sussex on a diverse range of projects including programmes and set design for Sussex Conversations, information and marketing materials for the Careers Fair and the Electives Fair (and associated web-based design), the Research Review and the Sussex Lectures. They are an experienced and creative team that can help you develop full campaign concepts, produce printed materials such as brochures, leaflets, banners, posters, postcards etc – and can offer a fast turnaround.