Holman Design Associates
UK > South East > Tunbridge Wells
We are a design driven branding agency creating logos, websites, user interfaces and collateral branding materials.
We have been delivering cost effective, professional design to a wide range of clients for over 20 years.
We provide bespoke, focussed solutions across multiple platforms, devices and media types to help our clients achieve their business and marketing objectives.
To really learn how we can help your business visit - www.holmandesign.co.uk
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Retail, Professional Services, Media & Communication, Health & Beauty, IT, Building & Construction, Recruitment
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, SMEs, Entrepreneur
General location of clients: London, Kent, Sussex
Latest Project
Gabrielle Izen
Gabrielle lives and works in Sevenoaks, Kent producing commissioned illustrations and bespoke gifts for a wide range of business and private clients.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
23 January 2012
Nick Fahy at Nick Fahy Consulting Ltd
Excellent service, highly recommended. Holman Design listened carefully to my ideas and objectives, and worked very closely with me in designing the look and feel of the site. This has worked out to...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Holman Design Associates:
”Friendly, creative, professional, client focussed”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Holman Design Associates:
”Designing 2020 style answers for our client's problems.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Holman Design Associates:
”After two days solid and having looked at numerous options ranging from the quaint to the absolutely bizarre we decided upon something plain, honest and simple. Our name and what we did for people.”
What We Do?
Technologies Used:
CSS, mySQL, PHP, , XML, (X)HTML, JavaScript, ASP, Flash
CMS Used:
Adobe Business Catalyst, Open Source
We are full Business Catalyst partners with experience in creating custom web applications for the platform. We also customize Wordpress installations for clients.
Gabrielle Izen
- Branding
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Gabrielle lives and works in Sevenoaks, Kent producing commissioned illustrations and bespoke gifts for a wide range of business and private clients.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Business catalyst platform
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: January 2012
Broadfeed Pet Superstore and Saddlery
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
An independent Animal and Pet Superstore and Saddlery in Tunbridge Wells. A family owned business and have been trading since 1984 that pride themselves on their expert knowledge, friendly attitude and excellent service.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Opencart php framework
Online Payment System: Sage Pay payment processing
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2011
Home Etc
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
Contemporary home accessories and exciting gift ideas that you and your home will quite simply love. Original, quality products, made to a very high standard from sustainable sources.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Opencart php framework
Online Payment System: Sage Pay form payment processing
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2011
Nick Fahy Consulting
- Branding
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Nick Fahy has nearly 20 years of experience at senior level in European health policy, the last ten years in the Health and Consumers Directorate-General of the European Commission.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Business Catalyst
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: May 2011
Xceed Consultancy
- Branding
- Design
- Development
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
A London and New York based IT Consultancy, formed in 2003, bringing together experienced IT professionals who share the vision to build long term client relationships through the consistent and reliable delivery of professional IT services.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2010 (on-going)
Low Energy Properties
- Branding
- Hosting
Low Energy Properties are a London based development agency who specialize in refurbishing tired office stock using the latest energy efficient techniques.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, PHP
Completion date: August 2010
Garrard King
- Branding
- Development
- Hosting
Garrard King offer a precise and pro-active approach to finding the right energy people for your business. We help Energy Professionls find their perfect role...
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom php based granting our client full back end access to and editable database of vacancies and candidates.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2010
Fresh Consultancy
Fresh Consultancy provides organisations with the advice they need to be more successful. Fresh Consultancy formulate solutions to a wide range of business challenges – from risk mitigation and recruitment to corporate governance and change management.
Languages: english,
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript,
Completion date: January 2010
Dominic Walmsley Jewellery
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
A London based Jeweller who needed to showcase, sell and blog, all from one site.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: January 2010 (on-going)
Salt Partners
- Branding
Improving efficiency and economy in marketing communication. Salt achieve optimal value for their clients marketing services through understanding selling as well as buying strategies, implementing best practice ways of working and delivering effective roster management.
Languages: english,
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress custom installation. Blogging and content editing.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: October 2009
Reviews
Excellent service, highly recommended. Holman Design listened carefully to my ideas and objectives, and worked very closely with me in designing the look and feel of the site. This has worked out to be exactly what I wanted (though I couldn't have specified that at the start!). It's also clearly worked very effectively for my clients and colleagues; I still get spontaneous compliments on a regular basis. Holman Design have also stayed in touch after the site was built and helped with the ongoing bits and bobs that arise, and keeping the site contemporary. Highly recommended.
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WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Holman Design Associates:
”Michael Holman, Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Holman Design Associates:
”Friendly, creative, professional, client focussed”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Holman Design Associates:
”By listening, understanding and then thinking creatively, we ensure that our clients requirements can be met or surpassed, on time and at the price that we all agreed. ”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Holman Design Associates:
”Easy going, relaxed and inspirational.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Holman Design Associates:
”By gaining an in-depth understanding our client's needs and then demonstrating ideas and frameworks for the delivery of designed solutions that meet those needs in full. In other words we brainstorm, design and finally deliver solutions that work.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Holman Design Associates:
”We were trained at the London College of Printing (now the London Institute) to HND level in Typography, Printing and Business Management in the mid 1980's. We have a wealth of experience working across a range of media which helps us to make a web project an integrated part of the client's overall brand and identity. ”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Holman Design Associates:
”The majority of our business has come from client referrals.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Holman Design Associates:
”An initial face to face meeting, then as requested or desired by the client.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Holman Design Associates:
”Understanding, honesty and the building of a problem solving, goal oriented partnership are all key to a good working relationship, along with accountability and a flexible and adaptable attitude with regards to the client's needs.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Holman Design Associates:
”By being honest and realistic regarding what can be achieved, particularly in respect to timescales and budgets. We try to remain project focussed and emphasize the need to work in partnership for the benefit of the project as a whole.”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
Holman Design Associates:
”By having a face to face meeting with the people who will be working upon the project and getting a feel for how the working relationship would be in practice. Basically finding out if you would work well together to deliver the project's aims.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Holman Design Associates:
”Designing 2020 style answers for our client's problems.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Holman Design Associates:
”On the leading edge of all communication based design. Web content will be available in virtually every location. It is the job of web designers to ensure that this content is presented and delivered in the best possible way.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Holman Design Associates:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Holman Design Associates:
”After two days solid and having looked at numerous options ranging from the quaint to the absolutely bizarre we decided upon something plain, honest and simple. Our name and what we did for people.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Holman Design Associates:
”Try to think what your target audience would want to see and do when they visit your site. Make it focussed on fulfilling the needs of the user, quickly and easily.”
ib3 Limited, Holman Design Associates, Yoyo Design, EonicWeb Ltd., Lightmaker UK Ltd, Gentis, Redboat Design, Sitepro Media (South East UK), Arcray Webmedia Ltd, JN Squared, WebSolveUK, Hot Lemon, Torpedo Juice, Simkin Solutions