We were approached by Sussex Day who needed help putting together a fresh and modern brand that could help revitalise the big event. We started from scratch, wanting a completely new direction, as far away as possible from what they had previously.

Building the Brand

It was explained to us very early on that we absolutely had to tackle the issue of people making the wrong assumptions about the event. They didn’t want Sussex Day to be seen as a boring and outdated type of event which had a limited, and predictable, range of activities that were clearly targeted at those in their 40s, 50s and 60s. In order to make this event succeed they realised they needed to make it an enjoyable day out for the whole family.

Exploration of Concepts

We explored several concepts and explored ideas that represented Sussex Day for what it was. We thoroughly enjoyed discussing how each brand affected the perception people had on Sussed Day, what it meant to them and what people felt was being promoted.

Because of the large physical presence of Sussex Day, and being representative of the entire county, we developed an idea that focused on using its own flag, both at events and visually, as part of the brand. We wanted to grab people’s attention and stand out. Large flags could be flown to signal the participation of Sussex Day, allowing for the brand and the event to be recognised easily at a distance.

A Few Words From Martin, Lead Organiser at Sussex Day

As organisers for Sussex Day we wanted to engage a young Sussex company for our branding and design so we could showcase their talent. Sean and the team had to deliver a visual style that didn’t play to stereotypes and incorporated something unexpected without being complicated. Not easy!

They really understood the brief, working quickly and effectively to come up with unique and creative concepts. If you’re looking for business-like creativity, try Square One. You won’t be disappointed.

 

Us in a Nutshell

Aimee Cox

Osteopath
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I love my new website from Square One! Sean and the team worked closely with me to understand what I wanted.

Michala Rutherford

Founder & Director, Rutherfords
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I'd been really let down by a previous company. Sean and his team were a breath of fresh air! THANK YOU GUYS!

Shirlie Roden

Singer, Songwriter & Author
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Square One were keen to spend time and effort understanding every aspect of my project. A delight to work with.

David Roylance

Performance Coach
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Their work is always great and they have the expert knowledge to justify standing their ground and being absolutely right!

Josie Kelly

Director, Vivacious Events
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The work Sean and Square One produced looked great, was cost effective and really helped us look professional.

Rafael Dery

Software Developer, Radykal
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The Square One team are ambitious and very knowledgeable about creating great user interfaces.

Adam Lazarus

Sportswriter & Author
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These guys are hard workers and very knowledgeable about web design, SEO, and performance!

Martin Ellis

Head Organiser, Sussex Day
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They really understood the brief, working quickly and effectively to come up with unique and creative concepts.

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Their collaborative nature and experience really helped us deliver a strong MVP to market, on time and on budget.

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