As an experienced design agency we know inspiration can come from many sources. We often find a great way to inspire our creativity it to attend various events both within and outside the design sector. One such event, starting this weekend in Blackpool is Sand, Sea and Spray. 40 Artists from 4 Continents Painting Live […]

We can’t believe we are already half way through 2013, were has the time gone?  Well we have had a great year so far doing some new Visitor Centre work, which we have a strong track record in, for our Lake District National Park client. We handed over Keswick and Bowness on Windermere recently, adding […]

The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) looks after one of England’s most popular visitor destination.  Their aim ‘to encourage people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here’. Their staff members include rangers and field workers, planners, ecologists and event organisers as well as knowledgeable advisers at their […]

Making a positive difference to how spaces are used is one of the driving forces here at bwd.  We also like to share our knowledge and expertise around.  Bev, our Creative Director, regularly lectures at UCLan (University of Central Lancashire) and we often take on student placements.  Helping graduates is not the only thing we […]

After a most exciting trip to London our Managing Director, Beverley Wood, returned with lots of photos we just had to show you. Below are six photos taken at the Institute of Making – a multidisciplinary research club for those interested in the made world. Read last week’s blog Living in a material world for […]

Here at bwd, we are definitely material babes. In fact our Creative Director, Beverley Wood, is going to the Institute of Making in London today. With over 1500 materials in their library she can’t wait to see what’s being showcased.   “The Institute of Making is a multidisciplinary research club for those interested in the […]

The British summer would not be complete without a good ice-cream. They bring back memories of being with the family and make any visit an event. Now its time to let you into a bwd secret. We are currently working on a project for a private client in Cumbria designing their new ice-cream parlour. We […]

You might remember our post last year, around the May Bank Holiday, when we told you about our designs for Manchester Arndale for their ‘Inside Live’ event. We created the set design for the fashion showcase, as well as some fabulous beauty workstations which the likes of Body Shop loved.. Well we were so pleased […]

What’s red, green, blue, yellow and purple? Why it’s the iconic tower just down the coast from us in Blackpool and this is no joke. Last week saw one of the North West’s most known landmarks turn purple. A fitting tribute for a landmark in a town famed for light displays and the cause this […]

An office object that is so simple and functional we have all used them at some point. A thin piece of wire commonly comprising of three half spherical 180 degree bends that simply and easily slide onto paper to clasp pages together. The humble paper clip brings two cornerstones of our design philosophy together. Form […]