Squash Books is a new business with a close connection to Orange Peel. As a new business it was vital for the branding to give out the right impression as it is potentially the first thing any new clients will see.

We wanted Squash Books to look stylish, professional and modern. By designing a strong logo that would be recognisable with or without the business name next to it was very important for Squash Books; they wanted everyone to remember their logo long after they've seen it.

We also designed business stationery, literature and there is also a website in development.

Jaggards are the UK’s leading legal costs specialists; they approached us with the aim of refreshing their image, this included logo, business cards and stationery and a brand new website that would make them stand out in a saturated market.

In close consultation with Jaggards we were able to build a professional website that is now consistently averaging over 400 hits a month and generating more interest for the business via the web.

A new company formed by a man passionate about sound. He had manufactured and designed his own high-definition speaker range but needed some support in letting the world know about them, but as a startup company his budget was limited.

With the focus on clean and sharp design to reflect how his speakers sound, photography was arranged and advice given on how to gain exposure for his products. Press adverts for magazines such as Hi-Fi World were also designed.

Orange Peel designed and developed the web-based interfaces for Activ8 Intelligence making use of the latest technology's such as AJAX to provide the end-user with a more responsive and dynamic environment.

The interface required for this piece of software needed to be designed so it would be easy to use. Alongside the XHTML, CSS, ASP.NET and AJAX used in the interface there were also some Flash elements carefully integrated to enhance the user experience.

As part of the above project for Activ8 Intelligence, Orange Peel designed and developed a Flash piece for the welcome page to the public side to their software. Using different objects to relate to specific teams within the business and arranged them to give the impression it was a cityscape. We used server towers for their technology team, billboard for marketing, vault for finance and so on.

By included some moving ambient elements such as a hot air balloon and people walking past helped bring the design to life.

As part of a larger ongoing campaign, Opportunity Peterborough wanted a direct mail advertising campaign to target the companies in the east end of London being evicted to make way for the 2012 London Olympics. The aim of the campaign was to get those companies to relocate their business to Peterborough.

The direct mail campaign was to run for several weeks in association with other advertising media - the campaign was a great success with some national media coverage.

McCullagh & Co are costs specialist solicitors and they wanted Orange Peel to design and develop a contemporary and professional website that would reflect their expertise and reputation for excellence in the field of costs assessment.

The design needed to follow the already established brand identity of McCullagh using plenty of white space and a simple colour palette. The website was developed in close consultation with McCullagh & Co and since its launch has been receiving a consistent number of visitors each day.

The Natural Grooming Company needed an exciting new website to support the promotion of their products. A powerful design was needed to give the products maximum impact and we knew just what to do.

The products packaging was our main inspiration with its sleek black tubes and vibrant colour band we wanted to use this to best effect in the design but without going over the top with the black. Working with the marketing team we developed a sleek, stylish design that really compliments the products and reinforces the brand values.

Working to support the police with their internal design work they were looking to completely re-brand some internal divisions giving them their own identity, supporting this new identity with literature and portable exhibition designs.

The Home Office provided a variety of different projects and challenges.

As personal trainer for a gym already Claire was looking to set up her own business offering professional advice and training to anyone looking to keep fit and stay healthy. She wanted Orange Peel to design a logo, business cards, a small promotional leaflet she could use to advertise her expertise in the local areas and a website.

The final concept for her logo made use of a clever icon that consisted of her initials arranged to look like someone doing a sit-up. Using clean typography with a fresh and uplifting colour palette Claire was very happy with the result.

Looking to revitalise and expand their website Creightons contacted Orange Peel to design and develop a brand new corporate website that would not only be a sales tool for the business but also a valuable resource for current and potential investors.

In a competitive industry Creightons wanted a design that would set the benchmark... No pressure! Being a large site with a lot of data-driven content we very carefully planned the structure of the site to lead visitors through without being overwhelmed by pages of content. Using subtle blues on white we kept the design looking clean, crisp, professional and importantly easy to use.

Already a successful brand name in many places across the world when it comes to male grooming products The Real Shaving Company wanted to refresh their range of products and the packaging having decided to lead the way and remove all Parabens, SLS, SLES and Alcohol from their products. In close consultation with their skilled marketing team Orange Peel designed a number of new concepts for the brand.

They wanted to maintain their signature white tubes but needed a new way for consumers to identify the products and their use. A three step system was devised: Pre-Shave, Shave and Post-Shave as well as four different colours to identify each product type: Moisturising, Invigorating, Menthol and Sensitive.

Look out for the new design, it will be in UK stores by Summer 2008.

After impressing Activ8 with our previous interface designs they were keen for Orange Peel to do the same for their next piece of software. As before the brief was to balance form with function and design an interface that will not only look great but also be intuitive to use.

Creatively combining multiple technologies such as Flash and AJAX we produced an innovative data-driven navigation system and a scalable interface design uniquely catering for the requirements of their software.

The St James of London collection takes the traditions of professional barber shop shaving and presents them in a modern and easy to use range of shaving products.

To support the release of the new range St James of London requested the creative design skills of Orange Peel to produce a promotional booklet that would be available for free alongside the products in store. The booklet needed to reflect the traditional heritage of the brand and the look of sophistication seen in the products packaging.

Mountain Ant is a small business specialising in particular type of mountain bike that uses larger wheels than you most commonly find on production bikes. Set up by two enthusiasts Mountain Ant asked Orange Peel to design a logo for the business and provide some advice on some effective strategies for getting the company noticed.

The logo needed to have a strong shape to suit the market. Since the defining feature of the bikes are their large wheels we saw this as being a great design element for the logo and using a slick gun metal grey colour really finished the design off well.

We would like to wish the guys at Mountain Ant success with their venture.

The new Ravishing collection from Ann Summers is a special blend of essential oils and Pheromones for women. The designs colour palette was black and pink, the pink being used as the highlight colour in the floral pattern detail on the packaging.

In close consultation with the client we prepared the artwork so it would be suitable for the printers to ensure a quick turn around and a high quality finish.

This piece of software needed an interface that would work in a highly dynamic environment that was almost completely data-driven. We utilised a robust layout design that would be able to handle the dynamic data used whilst still being aesthetically appealing.

As usual we worked in close consultation with the development team at Activ8 often even working alongside them at their offices to make sure the workflow was streamlined and the best possible result would be archived..

1A Dental is a group of dental practices in the local area; they came to Orange Peel because they wanted to establish the group as a brand. They were looking for a clean logo that would be instantly recognisable as being a dental business.

We decided to use a stylised tooth as the focal point of the logo being very careful to steer clear of anything that could be considered too cheesy. A subtle blue colour was chosen for its calming properties, something we felt would be important for a dentist.

When Potter + Moore decided to launch their new English Classics fragrance range they needed a website to support their advertising. The website needed to be in keeping with the style and theme of the product range to maintain a seamless link between all of the media.

We were able to handle all their online requirements and they were so impressed with our work and professional service, they have since requested our skills in handling future projects.

A popular local print service supplier, Peterborough Print Service contacted us about getting a website concept designed to refresh their online image. We decided to go one step further and give them a completely new look with a stunning logo idea to match the web design.

Using vibrant colours to draw a user's attention to key promotional points in the design to help drive sales through the website. By having an e-commerce facility allowing visitors to order printing and pay for it through the website it could open the business up to receiving nationwide sales very easily.

A small collection of products designed to make your feet feel fabulous. Orange Peel were called in to help the client with the artwork and to make sure everything got to the printers on time.

A clean design using bold colours to identify each product on shelf easily the client was very pleased with the results and the efficient turn around of the project.

A friend of Orange Peel, MJK wanted to give himself an identity that would give him a professional image for his business. He asked Orange Peel to design a logo, business cards, letterhead and a single page website that would act as his online business card.

We wanted to give the business a high-tech look so it would be recognisable as an IT business. Using an abstract icon representing connections and a sleek colour scheme of silvers and electric blue we were able to deliver a strong identity that he was very pleased with.

This is a concept design for a website pitch to Peter Brotherhood, a large engineering business with its headquarters local to the Orange Peel HQ.

As an engineering business with a long running heritage and reputation we wanted the concept to look clean and professional with a layout that would be carefully pieced together and a simple but strong colour scheme using the red of the logo as a highlight colour and blacks, greys and white as a base.

Recently Dresser-Rand acquired certain assets of Peter Brotherhood and unfortunatly there isn't a requirement for the website at this time.

A design concept for CJ Kelly Associates we wanted to show off what we could do for their business. In keeping with the company's geometric logo we used free-flowing modules that would slot together as a layout feature of the website.

As one of the leading suppliers in their industry it was important that we gave the design a strong professional image with a clear navigation system and structure.

Bancroft Consulting are a small specialist firm of consultants providing Traffic and Transportation advice to all areas of the development industry. Bancroft Consulting asked Orange Peel to design a concept for their new website.

This was going to be a small website and we wanted to make sure any visitors would know why they needed to contact the business and how as soon as the page had loaded.