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We design brands with razor-sharp strategy and finely crafted creative.
We develop & design websites that result in engaging experiences. We produce marketing with meaning, resulting in greater, enduring brand value.
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distractions and reactions from the studio...
Negative space is one of the most powerful tools a graphic designer has at his/her command.
When launching a new business selling online, there are a number of options available for ecommerce.
As part of the NHS Lincolnshire website, we have just completed illustrations for the section ‘Healthy Smiles’.
We hope you’ll enjoy seeing a few of
the web design and graphic projects
we have been working on recently…
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
Walton Girls High School
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Jane Young
Nottinghamshire Police
Raphael Healthcare
In a nutshell, we’re a creative agency that specialises in web design, branding, graphic design and marketing. In a bigger nutshell…
Founded in 2000 as ‘Design by Distraction’, the company has now matured and morphed into a bold, innovative and brand-centric agency – blending intelligent creative with insightful strategy whilst retaining the core values it was originally founded on over 17 years ago.
A warm, open and honest attitude has helped to nurture lasting client relationships with a host of local authorities, public sector organisations, private companies and global brands, developing progressive and engaging advertising and design work for clients including the National Trust, the NHS, Center Parcs, Rolls Royce and Siemens.
The growth of our client base has been reflected in the development of our immensely talented team of creatives, strategists, designers and developers who all share a defining ethos: To put the greater good of your brand at the heart of everything we do.
WE BELIEVE IN COLLABORATION
We seek insight, we question, we listen, we challenge – you know your business better than anyone.
HONESTY & TRUTH ARE INTEGRAL
Honesty with our clients breeds trust, which allows us to do what we do best. We always seek truth in the storytelling of your brand – no smoke and mirrors. We discover compelling truths about your brand and express them in insightful, engaging ways.
WE WORK FOR YOUR BRAND
Which means we work for its audience too (so sometimes we need to take their side).
WE SEEK THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
The most captivating ideas come from going off the beaten track.
THE EGO HASN’T LANDED
No ‘house’ style, no lack of rationale, no ego. We have principles we work to, but our decisions are seldom arbitrary. We go with what works best – often unpredictable, always considered.
WE EXPLORE
Sharp strategy relies on solid foundations. We research, we get involved, we get under the skin of your audience and find out what makes them tick.
DESIGN IS NOT DECORATION
It communicates, it solves a problem, it gives content form, it innovates. It works – for your brand and its audience.
GOOD TIMES
Despite being the longest thing you’ll ever do, we think life is too short. We want our work and our working days to be fun – sharp wit and an upbeat approach keep the work savvy and the process lively.
BRANDS LIVE
Branding isn’t about a consistent, rigid aesthetic or tone. Brands need to be adaptive, dynamic, coherent and meaningful. This underpins our approach and informs our ethos that the greater good of your brand is always at the heart of everything we do.
Over the last year...
Our projects have been:
40% Web
35% Print
14% Marketing
11% A bit of everything
26
Doughnuts and naughty treats consumed in the studio every week.
4
Average number of beers consumed by each Distractionite every Friday.
7
Paper aeroplanes stuck on the beams in the studio so far this year.
12
Parking fines collected by staff in the last 6 months.
3
Trains missed by Distractionites per week. Hangovers definitely not to blame.
Razor-sharp strategy, finely crafted creative and
marketing with meaning. The greater good of your brand
is at the heart of everything we do.
Advertising & Marketing Campaigns
Branding & Identity
Graphic Design & Art Direction
Web & Digital Development
Print & Editorial
Event & Exhibition
Packaging & POS
Advertising
Editorial
Packaging
App Development
Environmental Design
POS
Art Direction
Event Design
Branding & Strategy
Exhibition Design
Responsive Design
Consultancy
Film/Moving Image
SEO
Concept Development
Graphic Design
Signage
Content Management Systems
Illustration
Social Media
Copywriting
Interpretration Design
Strategy & Planning
Design Systems
Logo Design
Support & Hosting
Digital & Interactive
Marketing Campaigns
UI & UX Design
Direct Mail
Naming & Positioning
Visual Identity
eCommerce
Outdoor
Website Design
Bright minds and dark humour make up our team of creatives, strategists, designers and developers. Come say hello…
James Bond & His Kids
TBC
Drupal, Driving, Dominos
We’re always scouting for talent to find bright young (and not so young) things to join the team. If you’ve a fresh approach and like working with great clients, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic web developer with one year’s experience. Ideally you have knowledge of ecommerce platforms such as Magento… No agencies please.
Applications by:
01 January 2017
Our freelance roster is always looking to be bolstered. If you’re a lone gun for hire, easy to get on with and love getting stuck in, saddle up…No agencies please.
Applications by:
26 November 2015
We have a chair ready and waiting for a friendly code lover who’s looking to learn. You’ll be happy making sweet websites and tea in equal measure… No agencies please.
Applications by:
17 February 2017
It takes two to tango. Great collaboration equals great work. Here’s some of the lovely clients we’ve worked with over the years…
Advertising
Finance
Music & Entertainment
Agriculture
Food & Drink
Non-Profits
Art
Government
Performing Arts
Charities
Healthcare
Publishing
Cities
Heritage
Retail
Construction
Hospitality
Science
Corporations
Leisure
Sport
Education
Magazines
Technology
Energy
Manufacture
Transport
Enviroment
Museums & Parks
Tourism
Fashion & Beauty
Get in touch and let’s make something
great together…
T: 01522 700131
E: hello@distraction.co.uk
1B Branston Business Park, Lincoln Road, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1NT
T: 01636 600776
E: hello@distraction.co.uk
30 London Road, Newark,
Nottinghamshire, NG24 1TW
T: 0113 200 123
E: hello@distraction.co.uk
123 Anywhere Road, Leeds
Yorkshire, LS1 1LS