Design Grotto, design by Jason Williams
Welcome to Design Grotto, a showcase of work by me, Jason Williams, a graphic designer based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. This site enables me to display past work as well as showcase the services I can provide for potential clients. I will also keep the site up to date with current projects and other news relating to myself.
I graduated from Lincoln University in 2003 with a 2:1 BA (hons) in Graphic Design. I now have nearly 4 years of design experience. I started my career in a design agency situated in London Bridge, IMS Limited. I worked in a small team where I eventually became the 'Senior Graphic Designer'. I was involved in a variety of projects which included both print and web design. I was involved in all aspects of the process from consultation with clients through to liaison with print houses. Projects included logos, flyers, posters, brochures, invites, packaging, business cards and stationery, stickers, banners and also web design and e-communication.
I currently work for a large global online sportsbook situated in Oval, London, Pinnacle Sports where I contribute to a large amount of web based design on all advertising and promotional material as well as a small amount of print based work for magazines etc.
Based in Bedford but commuting to London on weekdays I am also available for freelance work. Please take a look at some of my work and visit the freelance section for further details and general costs.
Design Grotto News
Perfect Pregnancy Logo
Design Grotto has created a logo design for a new website, Perfect Pregancy. The site will also be designed and created by Design Grotto in the very near future. Please visit the identity section on the portfolio page to view the final logo.
Wedding Invite & Website
I have now completed the wedding invite for Dr. Andrew Potter and Miss Rebecca Finch. Please visit the print section on the portfolio page to view the final designs. The website containing all relevant information about the wedding is also now live at www.andybecciwedding.co.uk
Misura identity
Design Grotto has completed the identity for Misura Models. Misura's choice can be viewed in the identity section on the portfolio page. Business atationery, adverts and website are due to follow in the near future.
Misura identity, stationery & website
Design Grotto has been asked to create an identity for new fitting models company, Misura. This will include design for their initial stationery requirements as well as the launch of a new site, www.misuramodels.co.uk.
Brookes Chauffeuring Adverts
Design of several magazine adverts for Brookes Chauffeuring that will run across several London publications.
Wedding Invites
I have been asked to design the wedding invitations of close friends. I am hoping to create something that is contemporary whilst still holding traditional and classic qualities. The design will then be reflected across order of services, menu's and table numbering. A website will also be created to include important information about the big day.
IMS Limited
The redesign of www.ims-limited.net has been completed and is now live. Features include a 'project map' identifying the locations of projects carried out by IMS, a client showreel and case study photo galleries.
P4 Cad Cam
The redesign of www.p4cadcam.co.uk has now been completed. Changes were made throughout the flash based site to improve the layout and the general look and feel, also making changes to the content.
Hever Chauffeur Drive
Hever Chauffeur Drive have approached Design Grotto to re-design their website. Previously Hever have had in place three domains that all held different website designs. They are now looking for one core brand to help strengthen their company and centralise their sales. The main aim is to create a usable, functional site with high impact aesthetic appeal to help generate a stronger online presence.
P4 Cad Cam Services
Design Grotto will be making changes to P4's flash based website www.p4cadcam.co.uk. P4 want to alter the layout and the general cosmetics of the site to enhance the content, and provide the company with a fresh new look. Other changes include the addition of new imagery to showcase their more current projects.
Bedford Oxjam
A charity music event, in aid of Oxfam, has been arranged by Mark Rutherford Upper School. Design Grotto has created poster and ticket artwork for the Bedford event free of charge. All artwork will also be posted on many of the bands websites and myspace/facebook pages. Click here to view the poster in the print section of my portfolio.
Brookes Chauffeuring Ad
Design Grotto have created a half page ad to run in Mayfair Magazine to promote Brookes Chauffeuring Services. Mayfair magazine is a high-end local area magazine in London and will be running the ad over several weeks.
Catherine Spain Communications update
Updates are to be made to the cscom.co.uk website which include the addition of an 'articles' section. Articles relevant to the company will be posted to the site for clients to download. This will later develop into a newsletter section where regular newsletters will be available for download.
Brenell Business Solutions
After succesfully designing a corporate identity for Brenell Training Solutions, Design Grotto has been asked to adapt the logo for a new 'arm' of the business, Brenell Business Solutions. Identity and business stationery will be developed.
IMS Ltd website re-design
Design Grotto will be re-designing www.ims-limited.net over the coming months. Currently a flash based site, the re-design will take it back to a largely html site to help increase SEO traffic and better suit the desired content and direction of the company. The site will continue to convey the fresh and funky core of the business whilst better serving the corporate and professional end. The proposed launch of the new site will be sometime in September 2008.
Rumble in the Jungle!
I have been asked to create a birthday invite entitled 'Rumble in the Jungle'. This will be used as an 'eflyer' as well as the design being adapted for a large scale banner.
Please click here to view in the print section on the portfolio page.
Porsche Club GB signage
I was asked to create signage for a national Porsche Club GB event at Silverstone. Signage was used to direct and inform visitors and also reflect Porsche's brand and conform with their style guidelines.