AND (Anderson Norton Design)

AND don't have the best track record for up-to-date news on our website but that is because we are busy with an array of interesting projects and always stoking irons in the fire. But, it has to be said times are exciting and very soon there will be more detailed updates on what we are up to .... but for starters it couldn't be more varied as currently we are working with a prestigious public school, a leading firm of IFAs, exciting developments in the hotel and leisure world, a sequence of high profile events in the publishing industry, an ambitious and growing web and search agency, a global indexing agency, rolling out a new brand for a chain of laser surgery clinics, not to mention our many long term clients with whom we work on a near daily basis. Please come back for more updates and visuals of some of our recent work very soon ...

London's newest landmark hotel has just opened on Westminster Bridge boasting fine views over the Thames, Houses of Parliament and the London Eye and creating a stunning replacement on the site of the notorious former GLC building. As lead designers to the Park Plaza Group in the UK and across Europe, AND have been responsible for many elements for the hotel opening including identities and all associated collateral for its main restaurant and bar outlets, situated on the destination first floor. These are 1WB Brasserie/Lounge/Patisserie, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar and the ultra modern Primo Bar. 

We are pleased to say the summer has not quietened down as we have been very busy on a variety of projects. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is on target to open in 2010 and the Topping out Ceremony takes place next week with Guest of Honour, Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. We are pleased to have worked on a number of items for this prestigious event.

We are also very happy to have recently won a contract to design and produce a review for August Equity, further evolving the recent brand development launched via the new website (www.augustequity.com). We also recently launched the new website for wind turbine designers and manufacturers, Evance (www.evancewind.com). We continue to work with the FTSE Group on their bi-monthly news publication (www.ftsefocus.com) as well as work on a new logo and publication for FTSE Custom, and a number of projects for Swiss Re and the PPA.

We have also, this month, launched major publications for international outsourcing consultants EquaTerra and the leading independent school James Allen's Girls School (JAGS).

We are currently talking about children's food stores, laser clinics, river cleansing, new hotels, independent schools and a Canadian eco park to name just a few of the projects on the horizon, so never a dull moment.

AND were very pleased to sponsor the Designer of the Year (Business Media) Award at the 2009 PPA Annual Awards held recently at the Grosvenor House Hotel. The evening was a huge success with almost 1000 attending this star studded 1920s styled event and Justin and David, as guests on the PPA table, were honoured to be invited to attend and present the award. AND have been working closely with the PPA on a number of projects including the recent Chairman's Reception at the National Portrait Gallery and look forward to working on further events throughout the year.

and. studio manager Jo Cartlidge recently attended a press pass in Düsseldorf where printing is underway for the forthcoming FIPP09 World Magazine Congress materials. and. were asked, working with the PrintCity Alliance, to look at concepts and designs for innovative ways of showcasing value added print techniques to be applied to the conference programme to be published later this month. Jo was accompanied by representatives of the PPA, UPM Paper and journalists from the print media. You can read more about the project on the PrintWeek website using the following link.

FIPP brochure printing underway article on the PrintWeek website

As you will read below, Baker Tilly's online accounting service 'Revas' has been awarded a prestigious internet excellence award by Accountancy Age. The Revas site was originally designed and developed by AND in 2007 and has been upgraded and enhanced as new services have been added. To view the site please visit www.revas.co.uk.