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Innocent Drinks

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From its humble beginnings as a stall at a small music festival in 1998, Innocent has grown into an international brand with a turnover of £76 million. Developing and sustaining a creative culture among its entire workforce has enabled Innocent Drinks to remain true to its core brand values throughout an extended period of growth and expansion.

Council members at one of their regular meetings

15 September 2005

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Present George Cox (Chairman), Hamish Bryce, Bonnie Dean, John Hollar, Geoffrey Kirk, Stuart MacDonald, Paul Priestman, Jonathan Sands, Chris Wise. Apologies Penny Egan, John Hazelwood, Richard Williams, Brian Leonard, Zoe Dayan, Robin Murray. In attendance David Kester (Chief Executive), Deborah Fitzgerald (Interim Media & Communication Director), Richard Eisermann (Director-Design &...

Importance of brand prominence

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In 2001, the co-founders of Manor Born sausages, Debbie and Andrew Keeble, knew little if anything about design and branding. Since undergoing a radical design transformation, the company has continued its brand evolution, and the Keebles have learnt just how important (and valuable) the right brand in the right place can be. Having transformed Manor Born into Debbie & Andrew’s as part of a...

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Where next?

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If you're looking for further information about specific materials (such as ceramics, glass, metals or plastics), you'll find some useful organisations listed towards the end of this section Useful organisations (This list is intended only to provide examples of companies and organisations operating in this sector, and is therefore not comprehensive. It should not be taken as a recommendation...

Winning results

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With new branding, packaging and products, Harrison Fisher has turned a corner. It has invested approximately £80, 000 in design since 2002 and estimates that the new design work will lead to a projected sales increase for 2005-2006 of over £800, 000. The new ranges have led to new, sometimes unexpected business, both here and abroad. House of Fraser has been very keen to develop a relationship...

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Materials by Chris Lefteri

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Want to keep up to date with new developments in materials? Need to find out which materials best suit which products, or what impact materials choice can have on the environment? Materials expert Chris Lefteri explains how to make the right choices for your project.

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The business case

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The creative, intelligent application of advanced materials can offer distinct advantages over competitors. The use of innovative and advanced materials can be seen as a key selling point and as a marketable advantage over other products. Choosing the right materials can serve many functions for your business and can help provide clear differentiation over competitors. This is especially evident...

Redesigned IF4000 knife and Chantry sharpener designed by Sam Hecht for Harrison Fisher

Harrison Fisher

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Sheffield-based Harrison Fisher were facing a growing threat from cut-price competitors in the Far East.

Challs Buster products after the rebrand by Elmwood

Challs International

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The challenge …and the risk Ipswich-based Challs International was good at launching cleaning products, but not so good at getting them noticed.

Challs product after design

Ongoing success

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Although Suffolk-based Challs is a small business up against blue chip rivals, the re-branded Buster range has grabbed buyers' attention and is now sold in nearly all national chains. Following the relaunch in mid 2004, sales grew by 35 per cent - and they are forecast to continue rising. The successful relaunch means that Challs is determined to place design at the heart of future plans,...