We make NWDA list
Glorious has beaten more than 60 agencies to make the North West Regional Development Agency’s design panel.
The pitch included a creative presentation and a pretty rigorous selection process.
It means we are on the list for the next four years. It also means we get the chance to (hopefully) work on some excellent place identity and tourism projects, adding to recent work for the Tate and Carlisle Airport. The NWDA also oversees business marketing campaigns to entice investors to the region.
As proud northerners, we were so happy we even decided to go out for a slap up meal to celebrate.
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Friday Afternoon Mixtape Series 4: Lyricists
Julia
1. Bob Dylan – It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)
2. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) – Dumb
3. Michael Stipe (REM) – Nightswimming
4. Conor Oberst (Desaparecidos/Bright Eyes) – Road To Joy
5. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) – Elderly Women Behind the Counter
6. Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) – Teenage Riot
7. Conrad Keely (And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead) – A Classic Arts Showcase
8. Andrea Zollo (Pretty Girls Make Graves) – This Is Our Emergency
9. Evan Dando (The Lemonheads) – The Outdoor Type
10. Tim Harrington (Les Savy Fav) – Comes and Goes
Nick
1. Bob Dylan – Subterranean Homesick Blues
2. Billy Bragg – To Have And To Have Not
3. Morrissey (The Smiths) – Bigmouth Strikes Again
4. Johnny Cash – A Boy Named Sue
5. MC Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) – Alphabet Aerobics
6. Gareth Jones (Misty’s Big Adventure) – Crumpled Up Guy
7. Nigel Blackwell (Half Man Half Biscuit) – 4AD3DCD
8. Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
9. Saul Williams – Twice The First Time
10. Jame T – Back In The Game
Mark
1. Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone
2. Nick Cave (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) – The Ship Song
3. John Lennon (The Beatles) – Revolution
4. Neil Young – Only Love Can Break Your Heart
5. Morrissey (The Smiths) – Shoplifters of the World Unite
6. Lou Reed (The Velvet Underground) – Heroin
7. Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) – Lua
8. Michael Stipes (REM) – Everybody Hurts
9. Micah P. Hinson – I Still Remember
10. Shane MacGowan (The Pogues) – The Sick Bed of Cuchlain
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Friday Afternoon Mixtape Series 3: Vocalists
Mark
1. Bob Dylan – Subterranean Homesick Blues
2. Nick Cave (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds) – Hallelujah
3. PJ Harvey – Big Exit
4. Leonard Cohen – So Long, Marianne
5. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) – In Bloom
6. Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) – Misguided Angel
7. Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart
8. Johnny Cash – Cocaine Blues
9. Rod Stewart (The Faces) – Stay With Me
10. Emmylou Harris – Wrecking Ball
Nick
1. Bjork Guðmundsdóttir – Human Behavior
2. Rahzel M. Brown (The Roots) – If Your Mother Only Knew
3. Beth Gibbons (Portishead) – Tom The Model
4. Tom Waits – Make It Rain
5. Jim Morrison (The Doors) – Alabama Song
6. Nick Drake – River Man
7. Bianca Leilani Casady (CocoRosie) – By Your Side
8. Anthony Hegarty (Anthony & The Johnsons) – Hope There’s Someone
9. Regina Spektor – Chemo Limo
10. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) – Man Of The Hour
Julia
1. Björk Guðmundsdóttir – Pagan Poetry
2. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) – Lake Of Fire
3. Dusty Springfiled – Son Of A Preacher Man
4. Michael Stipe (REM) – Half A World Away
5. J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) – Outta Hand
6. Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) – Maps
7. Leslie Feist (Feist) – One Two Three Four
8. Tim Kasher (Cursive) – The Recluse
9. Jim Morrison (The Doors) – Break On Through
10. Cedric Bixler-Zavala (At The Drive In) – One Armed Scissor
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Book + Blog = Blook
The Consult Group wanted a visual identity for their new ‘blook’ (more than book, more than just a blog). ‘Serious fun’ was the message, as the company targeted businesses and creative agencies across the UK, and beyond! They wanted an identity they could use on posters, their new website and other material. The concept is based on a chap with a sandwich board proclaiming ‘The End of the World is Nigh’. Every month, Consult director Jeff Eddis will write a chapter of the blook proclaiming the best ways to attract new business.
You may notice the resemblance between our Nick holding the poster and the chap holding the poster of the poster. Freaky eh?
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Wrap up well
Top photographer and friend of the family, Tim Ainsworth, wanted a moving mailer to let the world know he was moving on and up. In keeping with the typographic style of his identity, we created a simple mailer, screen printed on packing paper, folded and taped with gaffer tape – all ready for the removal men.
And the Icing on the cake? When payment arrived in the form of the finest spongy doughnuts. Yum.
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Urbis art
We all want to buy our own art nowadays – especially in the booming Manchester metropolis. According to our stats, 4.9 million people in England have bought a piece of original art, with a further 5.9 million looking to buy original art.
Moorfield Media, one the fastest growing events firms in the region, has tapped into the opportunity and teamed up with Urbis to launch the Buy Art Fair, taking place in October.
We pitched, and we won, creating the identity, advertising campaign and sales material.
Clare Tams of Moorfield Media, event manager for the Buy Art Fair said she was “delighted” with Glorious and under no duress said that: “Glorious had an understanding of the event and the message to both potential exhibitors and visitors impressed us.”
We’ve already helped them double the size of their Northern Restaurant & Bar and grow their Northern Hospitality Awards.
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Carlisle Airport takes off
It’s not often you get the chance to work on the relaunch of an airport, so Glorious is delighted to be one of the agencies working on the repositioning of Carlisle to ‘the airport for the Lakes’.
The airport, a former RAF airfield, was bought by one of the region’s leading entrepreneurs, Andrew Tinkler of WA Developments - the entrepreneur behind haulage firm Eddie Stobart.
Tinkler, a Cumbrian himself, has submitted plans to develop the hub into an international airport – for both passengers and freight. The £25 million plan is currently with Carlisle City Council and a decision is expected in March.
Glorious has been working with the airport on the development of the marketing strategy and the identity.
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The coolest socks in town?
If like us, you thought socks were just one of those things not really worthy of any real thought or consideration, then think again. Look what arrived in the post this morning!
Socks for Happy People have certainly opened our eyes to the wonderful world of socks. Glorious are delighted to have been tasked with creating them a cool and dynamic brand. The project is to be implemented over two phases and will include; brand creation, website, packaging and promotional material. SFHP will initially launch three colourful ranges of socks, described as inspiring and uplifting.
SFHP’s approach to business is extremely conscientious, considered and sustainable. The company has real integrity borne out of the fundamental desire to make a difference to the quality and choice people have in their everyday lives.
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Ho ho ho, It’s Christmas!
Some of our clients received our Christmas mailer today, a little something from us all here at Glorious and although we all thought it would be a great idea if Scott dressed up as Santa and delivered them all by hand, he just didn’t seem all that keen. Anyway as the carol says a ‘Christmas trees branches are lovely’, but not when you’ve got to sweep up a pile of needles, every day over the holidays. So we designed this two dimensional tree, hassle free, but deceptively realistic. Merry Christmas.
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Friday Afternoon Mixtape Series 2: Guilty Pleasures
Julia
1. Abba – The Winner Takes It All
2. Cindy Lauper – Time After Time
3. No Doubt – Don’t Speak
4. Crash Test Dummies – Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
5. Madonna – Like A Prayer
6. Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River
7. Kelly Clarkson – Since You’ve Been Gone
8. Chris Issak – Wicked Game
9. The Proclaimers – I Will Walk 500 Miles
10. Spin Doctors – Two Princes
Nick
1. Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
2. Michelle – Song To The Magic Frog
3. Ennio Morricone – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Main Title)
4. Jake Thackray – The Castleford Ladies Magical Circle
5. Pavlov’s Dog – Late November
6. King Louie – Kings Of The Swingers
7. Bottom Line Duo – Flight Of The Bumble Bee
8. Sean Paul – Get Busy
9. 10cc – Dreadlock Holiday
10. Salt ‘n’ Pepa – Push It
Mark
1. Peter Sarstedt – Where Do You Go To My Lovely
2. Rolf Harris – Two Little Boys
3. John Denver – Country Roads
4. Lynn Anderson – Rose Garden
5. John Denver – Leaving On A Jetplane
6. Dean Martin – Little Old Wine Drinker, Me
7. Billie Jo Spears – Blanket on the Ground
8. Mary Hopkins – Those were the Days
9. Joan Baez – The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
10. Connie Francis – Lipstick On Your Collar
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