Paul Lomas Harcombe began training to become a cabinet maker as a school-leaver. After a short time wreaking havoc, as only an excitable sixteen year old in a busy workshop can, he was moved upstairs to the slower paced marquetry section for the safety of himself and others! It really suited him and helped him to focus on developing  a new and useful skill.

Sometime later, while visiting a friend, he noticed a picture of John Lennon on the wall. “I bet you I could make that out of wood” was all it took. He made the John Lennon picture and presented it to Julia Baird, Lennon’s sister.

That was it, he had the bug and has continued to develop his style since then. If you like his work please contact him to order a bespoke commission.

Paul didn't really come to me for a brand. he needed a website to promote his artwork, and at first that was all he asked for. However, he also had this domain name, woodyou.org.uk, and wanted a way of linking the two things.

It seemed like a good opportunity to get him an online presence that really reflected his work, so I created a brand for his artwork using a dark oak background and a traditional font, albeit one given a fresh coat of white through the loops and tilted at an off-kilter angle.

Links:

www.woodyou.org.uk

Lycoplus Extra

This client required a retail brand for their health-giving product, which contains tomato lycopene.

I used the tomato as a starting point and created a brand with a fresh feel that makes Lycoplus Extra stand out from their competitors on the supermarket shelves.

Steven Mears Group

The Steven Mears Group is a family run group of companies servicing the funeral business. They needed a brand that could bring together the various arms of the organisation, from flowers to international repatriation.

They chose a simple, elegant rose design and a bold colour scheme.

Right Path

Right Path is a range of fun, engaging resources and activities for students, teaching staff and anyone who supports students’ learning.

I gave the brand a road sign theme, reflecting the idea that the students are embarking on an educational journey.

Birmingham Imbibers

This client was looking for a brand that would convey the fun that can be had spending your time tasting, learning about and generally enjoying good wine.

I chose a deep red colour scheme and an informal, faux-classical font, along with a wine stain motif that can be applied across a wide range of media.

Resource Development Centre

The Resource Development Centre specialise in sales and negotiation training, at the highest level. They are well-respected and have a number of blue chip clients in their portfolio.

They needed to refresh their identity with a new brand, colour scheme and website. I also provided a range of printed media.

NUPG

The Northern Underwater Photography Group is, as you might expect, a group of photographers who get together to share their interest in all things aquatic.

I provided a website that could be easily managed by group members and a fresh logo, inspired by the shape of a camera lens, that gives the group a real identity.