Simcoemedia was asked to create a website that would enable users to sign up to the site, add and edit papers and comment upon published items. The WordPress engine has been used to great effect here both in presentation and allowing administrators of the site flexibility in how they publish their documents.

Design Education Research Group leader, Eddie Norman said:

We’re able to take the IDATER Online Conference to the next level now by giving users and administrators greater flexibility than ever. Simcoemedia has created an attractive and usable site that should give the next series of Conferences a great head start in making a contribution to the Design Education community across the world.

The images were taken on a one week trip to the island and capture some of the classic architecture, beautiful landscapes and intriguing history in ten different photographs designed to be a colourful montage of hue and texture.

Jim Anderson, Gesso & Bole’s experienced picture frame maker and owner, said this about the photographs:

Here at Gesso & Bole we’re keen to work with artistic talent from the local area as well as further afield. Pete Simcoe’s ‘Cuba Collection’ really caught our eye, and we’re very pleased to be featuring the stunning collection. The opening night promises to be an interesting experience both for us and the contributing artists who have helped make the gallery into the exciting space it is

If you are in the Derby area on 9 September and can make your way to the city centre then the exhibition will be shown at 30 The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BE from 5-8pm

Download the Cuba Collection invitation

The Design School will also enable us to ensure that the University, and Britain, remain at the forefront of creative expertise and that out students are equipped with the right skills and knowledge to achieve their career objectives and potential. - Tony Hodgson, Head of School

Tony Hodgson had this to say about Simcoemedia:

Peter [Simcoemedia] is an excellent project manager. He is currently managing the team of academic staff working on the new Loughborough Design School website and displays excellent communication skills, leadership and a strong ability to work independently and deliver on time. He is able to confidently lead meetings, provide accurate, intelligent verbal and written discussion.

Beryl Pettitt, representing Model Logic, said:

Peter is a great webdesigner and very easy to work with. He is very creative but also puts a lot of thought into how clients will intereact with a website and how to get complex messages across.

You can also see the original Secret Valentine artwork in the Simcoemedia archives.

We decided early on that we would use a gold blocking technique for the logo to add a hand crafted professional feel to the design and that this would be used on all printed material. Whilst this adds to the printing costs significantly, it fulfills the brief perfectly in terms of establishing a quality and professional result.

Simcoemedia was also involved in the design of the header graphic for the Gesso & Bole website the and animated avatar used in postings to forums and Facebook amongst other social media. Find out more about Jim Anderson’s new business at www.gessoandbole.co.uk

We aim to enable clinicians to find solutions to the challenges they face, scientists and engineers to advance their research with clinical insight and SMEs to exploit translational research and innovation.

Simcoemedia filmed, edited and produced a DVD for the awards ceremony and also designed the printed brochure and display material for the event which took place on 23 March 2010.