Busy day in the 360innovate office today, we have three brand new staff members.
With everything being busy, busy in the office (and it being a Monday morning) I thought instead of me writing a long and boring bio they could do it for me!
The first of our lovely gents is Mark McNee, and here is what he had to say about himself!
360innovate are pleased to announce that the Edinburgh Kitchen Company (EKCO) website has officially gone live.
EKCO required a website solution to promote and display information about the EKCO company, displaying information of showroom locations, testimonials and text on the design process.
360innovate proposed a content managed system that could allow EKCO to easily add and update the pages and information displayed on the pages when and where required.
Would you like a website like this? Contact us.
In the USA March Madness refers to the the national basketball tournament but in 360innovate March Madness refers to the hectic (but very exciting) month we have had!
We have saw the launch of several client websites and the addition of some pretty exciting clients and contracts.
360innovate are to update and refresh the existing TLC Childcare website, providing a cost effective and user friendly content managed system.
Datec Technology
Datec Technology is one of Scotland’s leading electronic recyclers and IT Asset management companies in Europe. 360innovate have been appointed to provide a new website for Datec, the company requires a content managed website that reflects the current branding and allows for its future development.
UTOP Travel
Having already been appointed the task of designing their website, which we did with great applaud, UTop Travel have now decided to invest in some online marketing.
GMI – Gas Measurements Instruments Ltd
Gas Measurements Instruments Ltd designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of robust and durable gas detectors. 360innovate won the contract to provide GMI with a content managed web solution replacing the existing website with a a fresher look and additional funcitonality increasing the interaction of users.
Cumbernauld College
360innovate are delighted to announce that we will be launching an online marketing campaign for Cumbernauld College, turning the existing website into marketing and enrolment tool that will greater support the traditional marketing campaigns run throughout the year.
We are very excited to say that the online marketing team welcomed a new member this month in the form of Andrew Thomson who will be taking the role of Head of Natural Search – very official sounding!
Coming to us from another internet marketing consultancy where he worked for several years, Andrew is very experienced in the online marketing industry having worked with some major household brands and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the 360 table.
So far we have gathered that Andrew enjoys Percy Pigs, never misses an episode of Hollyoaks and loves the odd debate or two… we think he will fit in perfectly!
Spotted in design:related 360innovates very own web design expert John Ellis -as featured designer of the month!
design:related is a community site that brings together creative people from different disciplines of the design world. It serves to inspire and motivate designers to share ideas and be inspired.
Well done to John, we look forward to more exciting designs from you in the future!
To see Johns online portfolio at design:related visit here.
360innovate are pleased to announce that the Cathcart & District Housing Association website has officially went live.
About CDHA
Cathcart & District Housing Association is a community controlled housing association in Glasgow, their aim is to make Cathcart & District community a desirable place to live.
The Association currently has 279 houses in the Cathcart area and manages a further 279 on behalf of Glasgow Housing Association.
The Remit
Cathcart & District Housing Association required a brand new content managed website and a new logo design.For ease and optimal functionality they required a website they could update and run themselves on a day-to-day basis without requiring any in-depth knowledge or training. It needed to be easy to navigate and accommodate visitors of all IT skill levels, combining a strong logical layout and visual elements to complement the large amount of text content that was envisaged for the site.
The Solution
The new website is a brilliant first step for Cathcart Housing Association to establish their online presence. It is colourful and easy to navigate through; staff are able to update and manage the site with a content managed system that allows them to add/remove text or images quickly and when required.
The logo design was chosen from a selection of six initial designs and a number of colour variations to reach the final choice.
Visit the website at www.cathcartha.co.uk.
Our client is extremely pleased with the finished results,
Thank you for all your help it has been a fun exercise and painless with fabulous results.
Christine Leitch, Director of Cathcart & District Housing Association.
If you would like a website similar to the Cathcart & District Housing Association please fill in a contact form or contact us on 0141 880 2940.
With the entire office feeling in a very Christmassy mood it only feels appropriate to bring some of this festive cheer to the blog… What better way than with a few Christmas memories from the 360innovate team!
Pamela Weaver, SEO whizz kid
Have you ever been in a school nativity play? If yes, who were you?
Yes I was in the Primary 5 nativity play and I was a Sheppard, so I didn’t have any lines but at least I was in the last part! I’m not much of an actress!
The best Christmas gift you have ever received?
It has to be when I get an extra surprise present like my flat screen TV last year. It is always nice to receive an extra present!
Your earliest memory of Christmas as a child?
Earliest memory …….. I remember being obsessed with the toy dog called “Snatch” that had a lead and looked like it was walking! I loved that thing!
The best thing about Christmas is…
That you get to see all your friends and family and are allowed to eat as much as you want! The food is the one of the best things for me…lots of chocolate and puddings. And of course the Christmas movies are great too!
What’s on your Christmas list this year?
Lots of lovely clothes and a pair of sexy heels! And I need perfume! I usually ask for clothes so I am always quite easy to buy for.
Who will you be spending Christmas with, and where?
I will be spending Christmas with my family (there is around 10 of us) who all come to my house for Christmas dinner and some cocktails, then I usually go round to my boyfriend’s house to see his family too.
Calum MacLeod, SEO Master
Have you ever been in a school nativity play? If yes, who were you?
Nope, not yet anyway
The best Christmas gift you have ever received?
A star wars at-at, last year
Your earliest memory of Christmas as a child?
Seeing this big fat red guy coming down the chimney
The best thing about Christmas is…
The food, the family, the far too much drinking
What’s on your Christmas list this year?
socks
Who will you be spending Christmas with, and where?
With my wife in our flat in Glasgow
David Niven, New Business Gladiator
Have you ever been in a school nativity play? If yes, who were you?
Yes, I once played Joseph in our school nativity play.
The best Christmas gift you have ever received?
The Thunder Tank ‘Feel the power, hear the roar, Thunder Cats are Loose!’
Your earliest memory of Christmas as a child?
Questioning my Mum as to how Santa was going to get into our house when we don’t have a chimney. She told me she would leave the back door open, I then watched her leave the door open to make sure she wasn’t lying!
The best thing about Christmas is…
Food
What’s on your Christmas list this year?
Me and the missus are buying each other snowboarding lessons for Christmas.
Who will you be spending Christmas with, and where?
I will be spending Christmas with my Mum and Dad at theirs. My two sisters, niece and nephew will also be there. My brother is in Manchester and Rad (missus) is in London.
Merry Christmas
Gerry Donnelly, Project Manager/Ninja
Have you ever been in a school nativity play? If yes, who were you?
Yes I have when I was in primary, I played a wise man. Obviously!
The best Christmas gift you have ever received?
A bike, not just any bike… it had computer. It was like Knightrider but a bike.
The best thing about Christmas is…
Christmas movies and TV.
What’s on your Christmas list this year?
Complete Last of Summer Wine box set
Who will you be spending Christmas with, and where?
My fiancé will be having Christmas dinner at my parents then in the evening we will be visiting hers.
Laura Davis, Marketing Magician
Have you ever been in a school nativity play? If yes, who were you?
Yes, I have been in two school nativities, once as a wise man, another as a shepherd. I tried for Mary but I wasn’t good enough singer! 
The best Christmas gift you have ever received?
Either my trip to London, or the year I got the Lion King Super Nintendo game, Lion King Teddy and the Aladdin Dolls! Awesome!
The best thing about Christmas is…
Family, drink, Crimbo movies, Mariah Carey “All I want for Christmas…”, parties and getting glammed up!
What’s on your Christmas list this year?
A designer handbag and a pair of nice boots!
Who will you be spending Christmas with, and where?
My mum, dad and dogs! Woo Hoo!
A logo can speak a thousand words, they exude the key elements of a company, their principles and what they stand for. More importantly a logo forms a key part of a customers first impression.
There are many different factors to consider when designing a logo, to have a symbol or to have text?? Often people can relate to a symbol more quickly than words, as symbols can be more memorable than just text, however, a logo cannot work in every scenario. In many cases text can be the most effective solution, using fonts as a means of expressing the company’s personality.
For example Marks and Spencer’s use a simple but sleek logo that consists of M&S. By using the initials of the name, there is almost a symbol logo being created, that has become their identity. This method of logo design can be applied to almost every company name.
Other key factors include the key design trends and traditions that the company’s industry has, this can be a valuable means of inspiration, or it can help identify an opportunity to differentiate the company from the competition.
The main objective for the graphic design team at 360innovate is to create a logo echoing the personality and identity of the company, designing something that will stand the test of time and that will grow with the company. We are no strangers to logo design; our most recent projects include Toa Wema and Caught U Lookin, with We Send Parcels in the pipeline. Not only do we do logo design but we also have OP Graphics as a client, using state of the art technology they can put your 360innovate designed logo on your vehicle livery.
Examples of some of the logo work we have done:
The Glasgow Flyer is a high frequency bus service providing a direct route between Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow Airport 24 hours a day.
