Consumer Projects

Client: This prestigious museum, based in Barnard Castle, County Durham, houses internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts. Drawing a widespread audience, the magnificent building has also been the focal point for many exclusive events. The Brief: T...

A recent project in the retail sector highlighted how important it is to anticipate market trends, not just react to them. We were asked to generate some ideas to be used in a company thought piece on the future of retail shopping, for a client in the financial sector. We...

Client: MDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Durham Associates Group and has been running fast-track MSc top up programmes for professionally qualified people since 1991, in conjunction with selected Universities. Brief: To gather feedback from UK and international students...

Client: Manufacturer of high specification surfaces for kitchens and bathrooms. Brief: To develop a website and corporate brochure, as well as consumer sample materials for retail outlets. Approach: Worked alongside commercial team, to deliver the project. Solution: Int...

Client: World-leading greetings cards and gifting manufacturer. Background: The UK represents the most successful greeting card industry in the world, worth around £1.37 billion, with 31 cards being sent on average per person each year. It is a highly competitive industry. ...

Client: Provider of sustainable energy advice. Brief: To gain insights from home occupiers of their attitudes to energy efficiency and interest in sustainable home improvements, prior to launch of Government’s Green Deal initiative. Approach: Four focus groups reflecting di...