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As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2023, it’s clear that this year is picking up speed in the world of design and marketing. Many businesses and brands are experiencing a surge of momentum as they shift

It’s time for the CrossFit Community to test ourselves in this year’s CrossFit Open. One of the many great things about Crossfit is that it enables your average Crossfitter (me) to test myself, and to see how the best in

How could Dr. Martens move into wellness? Well, they could leverage their reputation for rugged, durable footwear and create a line of yoga-specific products that allow customers to “always wear Docs.” Here’s how they could do that: Yoga mats with

In general, the most important thing you can do to build your brand in 2023 is to focus on delivering a consistently high-quality product or service, and to communicate effectively with your audience about the unique value that your product

Get off the starting blocks Using inspiration to help create a view of your future brand and business growth can be a powerful tool for success and development. Inspiration can come from a variety of sources. We’ve collected some of

Go Green for Black Friday? “Every year the confusion and chaos of Black Friday descends upon the European population, causing lots of frantic and often needless spending – and even, disappointingly, violence. But beneath this more widely reported façade, there

Wonderstuff are bringing art and sport together in 2022 to celebrate the Rugby League World Cup. Following on from our successful ART X SPORT 2021 live art event Wonderstuff are again bringing art and sport together in 2022 to celebrate the

I just found a packaging range for children we created 10 years ago that is still in use. Strong, effective packaging design adds value by;• Building a recognisable range• Increasing customer retention• Reducing investment needed in ‘rebranding’ to stay ‘trendy’ And

You have a brand. You committed to it the day you started your business. A month, a year, or a decade ago. It is unique, and it is yours.But do you wear it with pride? Share it with everyone you meet? You have to

ONE NIGHT UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES. On Thursday 28th October 2021, five artists each brought a skateboard ghost to life using their own creative style. They were hard at work in front of a live audience where the public and like-minded creatives

As you may know, our team at Wonderstuff have been enjoying a 4-day working week for the past 6 weeks. Summer should come as such a welcoming relief in our lives, and we believe that relaxation and enjoyment are essential,

Summer plays such a crucial role in our busy lifestyles. That period of the year that’s filled with light nights, BBQs on the beach, swimming in the sunshine, adventurous road trips and an overall sunny state of mind. But how

We’ve only gone and had some new t-shirts made for our first sponsored team event – a Crossfit competition in our local box, Method Training. Taking part in FREEDOM PAIRS on the 24th July, team Wonderstuff (Paul and gym buddy Tess)

This round of tailored research is going to be around restaurant branding and customer experience. Whilst it limits the industries that I look at for design inspiration, it creates focus and better comparison. Bar ChidoThe first piece of restaurant branding

Design is constantly evolving within the digital market. Brands are becoming more active online, which means their appearance through a screen has to epitomise who they are as a company. Engaging interest and achieving simplicity are the fundamentals that I

We need your support. Help us create Gosforth’s largest piece of public art. Now is the time to bring a real sense of pride and public spirit by creating and installing a large wall mural to transform Gosforth. Flintlab Coworking

Be clear on your customer journey, and where your brand, your position, your marketing, and your sales channels all make an impact. Pick the most important point in your customer’s journey, then work out from there to make sure all

We are super happy that we’ve been able to help support our client, BrainBalms, to reach their crowdfunder target for their new range of natural oil atomisers, with the additional achievement of being match funded by the North East LEP. BrainBalms

Why not pause for a moment to enjoy some design refreshment from around the world. Selected by our design director Kerry Neesam who considers colour, typography, illustration, brand identity, production details … Leapfrog Remedies “An amazing packaging project for Leapfrog

Here at Wonderstuff we’re proud of our industry and keen to support young designers. Before coronavirus became part of all our lives, director Paul Alderson and design director Kerry Neesam worked with students at our local universities to share industry experience and give advice and

Our client BrainBalms has just launched a Crowdfunder campaign to support three new products. The new Oil Atomisers contain plant essential oils whose active ingredients have been scientifically proven to have beneficial effects on memory, cognitive function and sleep. BrainBalms