Once upon a time I was the creative partner in an agency called 'Marketing Design'. The lessons I learned back then about the value of closely linking the creative concept with the marketing plan have made my work more targeted and effective ever since.
Hello, I'm Bob Bryant...
An experienced graphic designer and copywriter, I work hard to help my clients grow their businesses by adding a little creative sparkle to their sales and marketing plans.
Through my business, bcreative, I have been working with both direct clients and agencies for over 30 years. Naturally, during this time I have developed the experience and skills necessary to produce creative and effective designs for print and web. But intangibles such as my flexibility, compatibility and reliability, earned through working across a wide range of industries, are some of the equally valuable assets I use to benefit my clients.
If you're looking to add a little creative sparkle your marketing tool kit, but want to check me out first, just call to arrange a free, no-obligation chat. I am based in Cumbria and work with businesses across the North, but I have clients further afield including mainland Europe, so distance is no object!
You can speak to me direct on 077400 76173, or see here for other ways to contact me.
Effectively Creative
Collaboratively Speaking
While I've been there, done that and designed the t-shirt, I recognise the benefits of collaboration. So if you're a fellow professional who believes in the power of cooperation and think you might be interested in linking up, now or in the future, just get in touch.
The Work:
Here are a few bits I've done for a variety of clients
Happy Clients!
I get a buzz from making my clients happy :o)
We've worked with Bob for over 10 years and he's efficient, hardworking and most importantly, creative. No job is too big or too small and we've used Bob to design everything from consumer leaflets and corporate brochures to advertising concepts and corporate logos. He will always go out of his way to interpret a brief which is why he constantly hits the nail on the head with his design ideas. I would highly recommend him!
Lisa Artis, National Bed Federation / The Sleep Council
Bob Bryant is always our first port of call for any design work – and has been for the past 10-plus years. He’s creative, cost-effective and always responds spot on time and bang-on brief.
Jan Turner, Director, AKA PR
Following on from the great work you did for our stone fireplace business, I'd like to say we are equally happy with the logo and other creative work for the new spring water company. I am especially pleased with the website – and, probably more importantly, my Mum loves it too!
Lyndon Bradley, Director, Greengate Spring Ltd.
I'm looking forward to working with you on more projects in the future.
Bob was a great guy to have around during a critical Programme for Vestas [in Denmark]: A 23 country roll-out of SAP [enterprise management software], covering countries such as China, India, Australia and the USA. The cultural challenges of operating in so many countries required clear, sensitive communication and Bob was the best man I could have worked with to understand this and make communications fluid and clear. I shall be contacting Bob at the first opportunity when I require a Comms professional, knowing he is adaptable and understands the Change Management aspect of such international projects.
Jonathan Pearson, Pearson Project Management
Bob can always be counted on to produce excellent creative work at competitive rates. We first worked together on a two year contract for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, coming up with the DalesBus logo and producing literature throughout that period. Since then we have moved on to work together for other clients.
Jane Ellison-Bates, MD, Manifest Marketing
I’ve worked closely with bcreative on a number of projects and never fail to be impressed by their creative, friendly and prompt service. All designs have been designed imaginatively and have met our requirements. I cannot speak highly enough of their exceptional service.
Sam Palmer, Marketing Coordinator, Milford Care
I Don't Bite...
... if your business is looking for a little creative sparkle, I’d love to hear from you!
- branding, logos and stationery
- leaflets, flyers and posters
- brochures, reports and catalogues
- websites and e-newsletters
- advertising and direct mail
- newsletters, bulletins and magazines
- exhibition and trade show materials
- display banners and pop-ups
- cost-effective printing
- promotional give-aways and clothing
... and of course, much, much more!
I have have many years experience working with a range of businesses and marketing agencies across many industry sectors. To see if, together, we can create some added value for your own company or clients, just get in touch for a no-obligation chat.
call me on: 077400 76173 (mobile)
or call the landline:
0845 224 1632 (local rate *)
017683 72466 (standard rate)
+44 17683 72466 (from outside UK)
* Calls cost 5p per minute plus your network access charge. Bob Bryant
bcreative
Hartley Fold
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4JH
or call the landline:
0845 224 1632 (local rate *)
017683 72466 (standard rate)
+44 17683 72466 (from outside UK)
* Calls cost 5p per minute plus your network access charge. Bob Bryant
bcreative
Hartley Fold
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4JH
I have done a fair bit of work for the National Bed Federation (NBF) over recent years. The NBF are a trade body representing the beds and bedding trade; both manufacturers and retailers. This project was to create a brochure marking their 100th anniversary and formed part of a range of items produced throughout the year.
A general promotional brochure for a furniture retailer, for which I also created many, many retail ads and in-store posters over several years. The brochure design focused on whole page images with minimal text to impart a feeling of luxury and exclusivity. Unfortunately the company is no longer with us, but hopefully their demise wasn't as a result of my creative work!
Lady Well Views is a high quality complex of retirement apartments, owned by a care home group based in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. I produced this website for LWV along with a brochure, fact sheets and various adverts. I also produce a similar range of items (on a larger a scale) for the parent group. Originally I worked for this client through an agency, but they are now a direct client after their contract with the agency ended. Both parties were happy with this turn of events and are still clients of mine!
The Reports and Accounts for the National Bed Federation is a regular (annual!) feature of my work for them. Mostly such jobs are an exercise in the careful layout and arrangement of dry and dusty facts and figures, only produced because they are required by law. But with an engaged client on board, it is possible to produce an attractive, as well as practical, publication.
Being located in a rural area, I am often asked produce brochures for holiday businesses in the typical 6 page 1/3 A4 or ‘DL’ format. These are usually fun to do and may include a degree of copywriting as well as graphic design. I can provide the full package including printing at very competitive rates.
Another nice holiday cottage brochure which I both designed and supplied the printing; this time with a matching business card too. The photography in this one is particularly nice as the cottage owner is a very talented photographer. Good photography always helps!
A Derbyshire-based care home management company, and long-standing client, asked to develop and manage their group website. The site provides general information and resources, as well as information for potential customers on each of the group's homes.
An example of a pair of quarterly 16 page magazines I produce for an NHS Trust in Leicester. This job always requires a fast turn-around, and the design and artwork for both magazines is usually completed in about a week.