Week 2: Design Production & Practices
Spencer Creative, Graphic Designer
Address: the 7ey, 46 The Calls, Leeds LS2 7EY
Exterior: Modern office block situated along the River Aire in Leeds City Centre. As you can see there is no signage outside the building itself, suggesting it is not necessary as this is a reputable business whose work is well known.
How do they describe themselves? On their website, there is no company statement. Only a strong portfolio showcasing a large body of work. After a bit of research using LinkedIn, Director Jamie Spencer states:
“We apply genuinely creative thinking and outstanding design skills to turn your smart ideas into tangible benefits for your brand. We are dedicated to doing all we can to make you, your business and your products look and feel exceptional. Helping you realise the full potential of your brand by working closely with you on every project. Whether it’s creating a brand from scratch, updating and developing a current one or nurturing an already successful brand, we will tailor our approach to suit your individual needs. We believe that the little details are as important as the bigger picture”.
Location, GEOTAG: LS2 7EY
After living in Leeds for four years, I have discovered this area is sought after for creative businesses. Close by are other like-minded enterprises and print companies. It serves as a hub for collaboration.
Website: www.spencercreative.co.uk
What kind of work do they do?
At a quick glance, you can see that Spencer Creative are involved in Graphic design, Branding and Identity and product photography. From the images it is clear to see they work with well known clients. Quality work and dedication bring brands to life for the consumer.
Media Mavericks, Content Creation Agency
Adress: Airedale House, 423 Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2EW
Exterior: Newly built modern office block situated on the outskirts of Leeds City Centre.
How do they describe themselves? “Welcome to our journey! We are a UK based Content Creation Agency. We specialise in creating tailored videos for a wide range of clients across the UK. We have a highly driven, talented team that create narratives showcasing your business. We are not a one dimensional company, we drive results from the content that we create”. (Mavericks, M. 2023)
This summary highlights Media Mavericks are a new and upcoming agency in Leeds, specialising in multiple industries for content creation. Being a young company they are hungry and ambitious, this is proven by their previous clientele history.
GEOTAG: LS2 7EY
What kind of work do they make? Their work mainly consists of videography split into four different categories; corporate, events, personal branding and restaurants.
Company size: After some research through LinkedIn, it states the company has a total of 2-10 Employees further suggesting that this is a new company that is growing at a steady pace.
Website: www.mediamavericks.co.uk
Examples of work: Media Mavericks Instagram
Kiss Branding, Branding Agency
Adress: the 7ey, 46 The Calls, Leeds LS2 7EY
Exterior: Modern office block sittuated along the River Aire in Leeds City Centre. As you can see there is a significant amount of branding outside the building.
How do they describe themselves?
Directors, Matt Kilb and Poonam Saini. Have values and visions which align with each other for their agency. Their vision is to be forward thinking.
Website: www.kissbranding.co.uk
Company size: 2 Employees. The agency hires out external creatives who become part of their Kiss Collective.
GEOTAG: LS2 7EY