“26 miles..over 4 hours of running..don’t know how I’m going to do it.. but I will. Unfortunately a close member of my family has been effected with mental health issues, making me realise it can happen to any of us!

You can click on the link below to support me whether it’s 50p a mile or a couple of quid, it will all help and encourage me to hit the finish line.
Many thanks in advance for your support, it really is appreciated!”

uk.virginmoneygiving.com/grahamshapiro

Mobile App Solution: A halftime treat from Wrights with the release of our latest app. Designed with the football fan on the go and at the ground the App will automatically update to display the scores during any Barclays Premiership match as well as providing some halftime entertainment via Penalty Pies, a unique twist on the penalty kick scenario featuring Wrights own goalkeeper and one of their delicous pies.

The GSD® interloopmailer® invention has won a Global Business Excellence Award 2012 for Outstanding New Product. www.gbeawards.com Commenting on the award for Outstanding New Product to Graham Shapiro Design for the interloopmailer®, judge Charles Clarke said:  “Graham Shapiro has made the world look at marketing material in a new light and in doing so he has helped businesses innovate and engage with their audiences. The interloopmailer® is an outstanding new product and a worthy winner.”

Client: Paul Mitchell
Sector: Hairdressing and Fashion
Description: Mitch interloopmailer®

The challenge
Paul Mitchell® currently produces over 100 products—from award-winning styling and care products to cutting-edge heat styling tools and professional hair color—and is available in over 80 countries worldwide. MITCH is Paul Mitchell®’s answer for guys’ quest for looking their best. With this exciting new line, you can introduce clients to a fresh, fail-proof collection of products for any situation that work for a variety of hair types and styles. GSD® were asked to produce a direct mail piece to market this new brand.

The solution
•    A distinctive interloopmailer® – striking yellow with black typography and powerful modern product photographic imagery
•    Several ‘man up’ key messages to promote this new exciting brand

The result

• Good initial response to the Mitch interloopmailer® campaign

The applause
“Just received our printed MITCH interloopmailer® and it looks fab! It’s a great product, a designers dream, so would love to produce another (if i get my own way again) in the future. Thanks for the patience with supplying the artwork! we got there in the end! Having great feedback in the office, including the MD, people can’t stop playing with them. Cheers guys.”
Jennifer, Salon Success – Paul Mitchell

GSD® were delighted in December 2011 to have been nominated in the Recommended Agency Register’s Top 100 agencies list, just months after joining the register.

The RAR Top 100 looks at how profitable agencies are, how well they are growing, and how efficient they are in terms of turnover per head of staff.

RAR is an impartial organisation which assesses and rates the performance of agencies across the UK based on client feedback. Clients are asked to score agencies based on key aspects such as client service, creativity, effectiveness, professionalism and value for money. RAR are then able to build up an independent gauge of which agencies are most valued by their clients.

Client: Appe
Sector: Global Packaging Specialists
Project: Advertising and promotional material

The challenge
Artenius PET Packaging Europe (APPE) is Europe’s leading manufacturer of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles and containers, as well as being a pioneer of PET recycling in Europe. Appe serves diverse end markets including food, carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters, speciality drinks (dairy drinks, wines, beers, spirits), personal care and household products. GSD® was asked to produce a range of promotional material for its international conference held in Madrid.

The solution
•    Clean, professional conference invitations and brochure that clearly communicated the main agenda of the conference – sustainability and the environment.
•     A flexible design framework that could accommodate both English and Spanish versions.

The result
•    A coordinated suite of comms material that carried the conference themes effectively across all platforms.
•    A benchmark for the development of Appe’s future conference and events projects.

The applause
“Conferences are always challenging from an organisational point of view so it was great to have GSD®’s consistently professional support, from briefing right through to delivery”
Kinza Sutton – Marketing Manager