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Windy today outside the studio window

2011-11-29T12:03:00.000Z

New business card designs

2011-10-21T12:08:00.002+01:00

Business cards designed for Bedford based Xyris Analytics, pick up on the branding work we have already done for them.
These are the UK office cards, we also designed cards for the China office, one side in English, the other in Chinese.
For more information on our Business Card Design see our website

Business card design
Company branding
Letterhead design
Logo design
Leaflet design
Flyer design
Stationery design
Brochure design and layout

QR Codes on golf balls

2011-09-28T17:56:00.003+01:00

QR Codes on golf balls

We have just designed these golf balls for a company in Bedford who want to promote their services on the golf course. The Squadra designed and tracked QR Code not only links to a specific page on their website for the promotion, it contains a special code allowing us to monitor how many people scan the code.

For more information on our Company Branding design service or to find out more about any of the following services why not give the studio a call on 01234 834554

Business card design
Company branding
Letterhead design
Logo design
Leaflet design
Flyer design
Stationery design
Brochure design and layout

QR Code design

2011-09-07T08:37:00.000+01:00

We have been working on understanding further the power of QR Codes and how they can be used to generate more sales and awareness for our customers.

We have produced this a to try some ideas out and posted it onto our new QR specific site QR Creative
where we will feature some of our work using QR codes

Here's the video

Top ten business card tips

2011-08-24T10:11:00.002+01:00

I was asked to present and education slot and a BNI meeting this week on a subject very close to my heart ; business cards. Over the years I have built a reputation for designing powerful business cards that capture the clients values, unique selling points and that make them stand out from their competitors, winning them more business.

To key points from my talk are below, if you want to stop competing on price alone, to sell more and want to stand out from your competitors then give me a call on Bedford 01234 834554 or see my website for more Graphic Design Services and Business Branding or to view my online design portfolio

1. Always have your cards designed specifically for your business by a graphic designer. Well designed cards will make you look professional and business like. They will make you stand out from your competitors and stop you competing on price only

2. Never leave home without them. “Do I have my wallet, house keys, driver’s license? Do I have my business cards?” Remember, any interaction can be a doorway to give out a business card.

3. Insert a business card when mailing bill payments. Bills contain advertisements. Why not advertise your skills or services the same way? Insert a business card with your payment and develop this powerful networking attitude.

4. Use proper business card etiquette. Never shove a business card you’re your pocket. Never. When given one demonstrate an interest in the other person. Look at the card, find something there to stir up conversation then place it in your wallet.

5. Be generous. Have you ever requested a second business card so you could refer their services just to hear “I only have a few cards left.” Hoarding your cards serves no good purpose. If you go to a networking event with 25 people attending ensure you take enough cards for 2 each.

6. Ask for referrals. Don’t put people on the spot. Try asking for a referral when giving a business card by saying something savvy like, “If you think of someone would you please refer my services to them?” then give them 2 cards.

7. Maximize all your interactions. Every social event, every outing and every encounter is an opportunity to network so remember to use these meetings to hand someone your card. You never know when you might meet someone who can help you or who knows someone else who could.

8. Have your cards printed professionally. Cheap cards look and feel cheap - is that how you want prospective customer to see you? Always ask for quotes on larger quantities, they are often only a few pound more.

9. Make sure your card says what you do. Your card is there to re-enforce your sales message, your USP's and your services. Use the back of the card to list your services, remember people keep cards for a long time , they may forget what you do.

10. . Don't use templates from the internet, you don't know who else has the same one. This could lead to someone judging you on what they thought of a completely different business with the same design.

Business card design

2011-08-16T11:19:00.001+01:00

A design we did for The Wellness Hub, they wanted to have a business card that would give information on how to sit correctly along with more conventional details.
We designed the infographic specially for the client to fit in with their existing branding. To give the card a quality feel certain parts are spot varnished over the matt laminate.
At Squadra we specialise in producing business card design that stands out and comminicates company values.

For more information on our services or to see our portfolio click here

QR code design

2011-08-12T15:14:00.000+01:00

We have just designed this trackable QR code to promote Deepblue's blog

QR Codes

2011-08-03T09:54:00.001+01:00

QR Codes may be the biggest thing to happen in design for some time, the ability to link from print based literature to web, video or other interactive content makes the whole experience way more exciting. The possibilities are endless, for businesses looking to sell more these codes can really make a difference.

Imagine you are launching a new product : we can produce a brochure with the key sales points and features, add a QR and link to a video on YouTube with someone using or demonstrating the product, or a link to the mini web site. If you are a hotel, what about a brochure that links to your Trip Advisor page? If you run a fleet of vans a QR on the back of each is the quickest way for prospective customers to get your details.

Now imagine how powerful to useful it would be to be able to track how many people click on your QR Codes - Well you can !

To discuss how we can help you deliver more sales by using QR Codes alongside our powerful sales focused graphic design call us on 01234 834554, email ian@squadra.co.uk or scan the QR Code below to visit our website and see our portfolio.

Mobility Roadshow

2011-07-02T13:29:00.000+01:00

Some images of the work we did for the Kudos First stand at this years Mobility Roadshow in Peterborough. We designed a complete branding for their advertising, brochures and stand materials to give a coherent and strong message to their prospective customers. This quality appearance separates them from from the box shifting competition.

Coast to Coast the Hard Way

2011-05-24T08:16:00.000+01:00

We have just completed a sponsored cycle from Tynemouth to Whitehaven (appx 150 mls) for an amazing charity The Back Up Trust. We hope to raise over £10,000 for the charity out just giving page is HERE
The ride was very hard against the 30 mph headwind and with sleet on the second day, but we made it to the finish in good time, see above

Mailer designed for St Pauls with cards

2011-05-10T08:14:00.001+01:00

Hot off the press

2011-03-28T16:17:00.001+01:00

Just received, fresh from the printer the Squadra designed latest copy
of InTouch for Social Enterprise East of England

New membership brochure

2011-03-25T08:17:00.002Z

We have just designed this 8 page membership brochure for SEEE

Mock up for PC People leaflet

2011-02-11T16:59:00.002Z

We designed this leaflet for PC People based in Buckinham to promote their IT services. The leaflet design features bespoke headers with nice detailing in and a specially designed "FREE" button to promote their Free health check service.

If you or your company need a sales focused, unique leaflet or flyer designed to build more sales why not give us a call at our Bedford Design studio on 01234 834554

Customer Testimonial for Squadra design - Brochure design

2011-01-27T20:51:00.000Z

Customer testimonial for Squadra Design

2011-01-27T20:49:00.000Z

Squadra designs at the Autosport show

2011-01-18T09:54:00.002Z

Squadra designs were on display at the Autosport show in Birmingham.
Our design work was to be seen on the Rain Track stand.
We did their logo design, branding design, business card design and brochure design.

Squadra Designed InTouch magazine

2010-12-14T16:25:00.001Z

Designed by us for Social Enterprise East of England, we have taken the magazine fron a 16 page newsletter to a 36 page magazine that attracts advertising and is seen by over 12,000 people.

Open publication - Free publishing - More third sector

For more information on our MAGAZINE DESIGN services or any design requirements go to www.squadra.co.uk

Magazine design : the latest InTouch magazine

2010-12-14T16:08:00.002Z

Magazine Design

Just arrived fresh from the printer, the latest Squadra designed
InTouch magazine for Social Enterprise East of England. The winter
edition is 36 pages, the biggest yet.
If you have a newsletter you want to turn into a magazine or want to
give your existing publication a facelift give Squadra a call on 01234 834554
or go to www.squadra.co.uk

Beautiful day out there

2010-12-07T10:49:00.000Z

We took a couple of minutes out from designing a logo for a Social Enterprise and a leaflet for a pet food company to go an take some photographs of the winter wonderland outside the studio window. Below are some of the pictures.

Formula Ford Festival

2010-10-08T11:15:00.002+01:00

We will be attending the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch 16th - 17th October. Its our last chance to catch up with the Formula Ford Drivers and Formula Ford Teams this season to discuss our Formula Ford Design services.

Should be an exciting weekends racing with practice starting on the Tuesday.

Formula Ford - Brands Hatch

Our Branding services help Formula Ford drivers and Formula Ford teams become a more "sponsor" friendly, in a competative market our Formula Ford Design service could mean the difference between competing in the Formula Ford 2011 season or watch from the stands.

New Squadra designed business cards

2010-10-08T10:17:00.002+01:00

Hot off the press, these two different business card designs for Espere here in Bedford. The cards are glossy on the front and matt on the back.

Each card is designed to renforce their products sales features, including a close up of their special silk fabric.

For more information on our Business card design services see our website

Formula Ford

2010-09-22T11:55:00.000+01:00

We have just added a new page to our website all about out design and branding for Formula Ford drivers and teams.
Formula Ford Design

Business card design

2010-09-22T10:16:00.001+01:00

Business Card Design for WIS

We have just received the business cards we designed for Yvonne from WIS, back from the printers. An up-date on her existing cards.

Yvonne was really pleased with them, so are we.

If you want to generate more business then your business cards are the cheapest and most hard working piece of marketing you can use.

For more imformation on our Business Card Design see our website or give us a call on 01234 834554

Squadra in the Beds on Sunday

2010-09-14T14:17:00.000+01:00

Our work in featured in this weeks Beds on Sunday and online on bedfordshire-news.co.uk. The news article talks about our work with Bedford Borough Council’s Economic Development Team in developing www.creativebedfordshire.org they said "But the meeting I went to was extra special, as we had an update on their very flashy, new website, which was launched earlier this summer."

NWE Accounting Services

2010-08-19T17:04:00.002+01:00

We have just launched the new website for Bedford based accountant NWE AS www.nweaccountant.co.uk along with their new logo design and business card design.

Poster design for The Friends of Bedford Hospital

2010-08-13T10:28:00.000+01:00

Squadra designed entry gets through to final

2010-07-23T16:31:00.000+01:00

The Joseph’s Experience is one of only six finalists in the 2010 British Hairdressing Business Awards Salon of the Year Award, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.

The Joseph’s Experience was recently voted by a panel of industry experts and independent business judges to be one of the best in business within the hairdressing industry. See the full article HERE

If you want to improve your chance of winning a business award why not give Squadra Design a call on 01234 834554 to discuss how we can design your entry to really show off your company to the max.

Squadra - Bedford River Festival 2010

2010-07-21T13:47:00.000+01:00

We were at the Bedford River festival competing in the dragon boat race with the i-Lab team and shaking tins on The Friends of Bedford Hospital stand (our chosen charity)

The Josephs Experience

2010-07-16T14:53:00.000+01:00

We are very pleased that our client The Josephs Experience in Flitwick have made the finals of the Hairdressing Salon of the year. Especially so because we designed and produced their entry.

If you are looking to enter any awards and want to make sure you get noticed, why not give Squadra Design a call on 01234 834554

Field & Moor - Bedfordshire show

2010-07-12T08:26:00.000+01:00

If you were at the Bedfordshire Show over the weekend you would have seen the work we have done for Bedford based company Field & Moor.

We are responsable for their entire branding, packaging leaflets, e-commerce website, business cards, banners and even the header cards on their packaging.

If you are looking to stand out call us on 01234 834554

New banner design for the Stock Aid

Dog First Aid kit packaging

Stock Aid leaflet and header card

Banner

Stand showing the branding

Our work for Social Enterprise East of England

2010-07-09T10:14:00.000+01:00

The latest edition of InTouch magazine.
We have now designed three editions of InTouch, each one has attracted more advertising and complements from the readership. We beleive our passion and understanding of the "Third sector" shows through in our design of this 32 page magazine(grown from 16 page before we took over)

2010-07-09T08:11:00.000+01:00

Squadra - Business card top 10 tips

Your business card is the single most important piece of marketing material you have, look around you, which single piece of your contacts advertising have you still got ?

Top business card tips

1. Use a logo

2. Don’t use templates

3. Develop a one-line slogan

4. Include your website address

5. Make your card readable

6. Make your card stand out from the rest of the pack with quality design

7. Get it designed by a designer to match your branding

8. Have your business cards printed on good card-stock

9. Use both sides

10.Call Squadra for a competitive quote

Give us a call on 01234 834554 to find out how we can help you stand out from the crowd.

Friends of Bedford Hospital

2010-07-08T21:36:00.000+01:00

Enjoyed lunch with bedfordshires aristocracy today, and supporting our
chosen charity at the same time. Friends of Bedford Hospital. See us
supporting them at the river festival in 2 weeks time

New print arrives

2010-07-08T16:01:00.002+01:00

We love it when new print jobs come from the printers . This job is
for Field & Moor , some header cards and a leaflet for their new
product see www.fieldandmoor.co.uk we designed that too

Business Card design

2010-07-08T11:17:00.000+01:00

We at Squadra are passionate about business card design, these cards are designed for printing onto 100% recycled FSC approved card stock, this gives really nice texture to the colour and a even smells nice due to the organic ink used.

We design business cards for companies who understand just how important business cards are in marketing their companies in the Bedford, Milton Keynes, St Neots areas and further a field

For more information call 01234 834554 or see our Business Card pages on our website

Event Ticket Design

2010-07-08T11:09:00.000+01:00

This is the design we did for the Friends of Bedford Hospital Masqurade Ball held at The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn. The design followed through onto the table names, posters and brochures.

Josh Ibbett

2010-07-08T10:44:00.000+01:00

We recently worked with Josh Ibbett an ultra endurance mountain biker to develop his personal branding. This resulted in a new motif, colour and business cards. You can see how Josh is getting on by visiting his blog
You can also see the crash that finished his race at the BC Bike Race in Canada here

If you are a pro cyclist or racing driver looking to attract sponsors and need branding then give us a call on 01234 834554 or see our website for further information.

Creative Bedfordshire

2010-07-08T09:42:00.000+01:00

See our listing on the Squadra designed Creative Bedfordshire site here

M&E People rebrand

2010-07-08T09:37:00.001+01:00

We worked with Ray to update his logo and stationary. We offer a fixed
price branding service, see more at www.squadra.co.uk/branding.htm

Ray said

"Patience is a virtue, and Ian demonstrated that when dealing with me. He listened to what I wanted and provided a range of options for my approval - resulting in a first class re-brand campaign. Thanks Ian."

M&E People rebrand

2010-07-08T09:25:00.000+01:00