Redhive - Brand Architects
I'm Ricky Thakrar, a freelance Brand Consultant, and Redhive is my creative design company.
I specialise in distilling an organisation's concept and values into a complete brand - on paper and online.
If you could benefit from this specialism, have a look around our website and get in touch to arrange an initial meeting.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
IT, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure, Educational, Tourism & Travel
Tends to work with:
Individuals, SMEs, Startups
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Xeth Creative Arts
Xeth Creative Arts is an arts project aimed at providing better opportunities for young artists from London and the South East of England.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
10 June 2009
Richard Wildman at Old Bedford Modernians' Club
The company designed an attractive site, which is easy to use. Data can be added very easily as required. There was, and is, very good communication between the company and the OBM Club. Any problems...
read more
Interview
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Redhive - Brand Architects:
”Based on the sound - it represents action, pace, connectedness and teamwork.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Technologies Used:
Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, CSS
CMS Used:
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2004
Address:
London
Contact:
Ricky Thakrar
Phone: 0207 133 7 331
mail@redhive.co.uk
www.redhive.co.uk
Joined WWDC: 20 February 2007
Xeth Creative Arts
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Xeth Creative Arts is an arts project aimed at providing better opportunities for young artists from London and the South East of England.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: May 2008
Lewis Hopkins
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Lewis Hopkins had clear ideas about the feel of his website. With a wide audience of fans, competitors and the press alike, it was important to use an inclusive design packed with information and functionality such as a news, galleries, results tables and a free newsletter.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2007
Angel Lakes
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
All inclusive Carp fishing in the south of France.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: Custom designed for the client.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2007
OBM Club
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Alumnus website for Old Bedford Modernians.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Own brand (v.2)
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2005
Ellcom Solutions
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
This corporate style website allows the software design company to minimise expenditure on postage and packaging by offering evaluation trials of software for download rather than on disc as was done previously. The site also provides information to both current and prospective customers regarding the various products and services provided and the theories behind their creation. The website has been engineered to allow quick and easy updates by way of a Content Management System. The company is looking forward to continual expansion of the site to allow clients to download recent documentation such as invoices, etc. from a secure area to save further postal costs.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2004
Reviews
The company designed an attractive site, which is easy to use. Data can be added very easily as required. There was, and is, very good communication between the company and the OBM Club. Any problems which occur are dealt with very promptly. There is no technical jargon employed.
The OBM Club is very satisifed with the site, and considers it very good value for money.
Redhive were instrumental in helping us select and deliver a clear, fresh design that would be easy to update. Because we are in motor racing and constantly seeking sponsorship, we also needed to be able to highlight news and opportunities. The site was launched in 2007 and has enjoyed increasing numbers of visits as the imagery and content has developed. In April and May 2009, we had our highest ever numbers. Redhive were excellent, offering a blend of direction and flexibility that helped us to move quickly but not compromise on quality.
No team members uploaded.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Redhive - Brand Architects:
”Ricky Thakrar, Partner”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Redhive - Brand Architects:
”Luck is when opportunity meets preparation”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Redhive - Brand Architects:
”I'm respectful of the status quo, but push for positive change.
I think big - the sky's the limit!”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Redhive - Brand Architects:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Redhive - Brand Architects:
”Based on the sound - it represents action, pace, connectedness and teamwork.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Redhive - Brand Architects:
”It's important that clients feel proud of their brand, otherwise they won't get the best out of it.”
Immersive Media Ltd, WebHeads Interactive, Medden Website Design, Active Webdezign ltd, Ampheon Limited, Reactive Graphics, Fabric Interface, United Experts, Samiei Solutions, AeonCube Networks, White Fuse Media, Phase83, Double Sided, Satellite7, Design Facility, Interactive Web Solutions Ltd, blackbean source, Avalio ltd, Fortune Cookie, Kronik Media, e-Stonia Multimedia, Netuxo Ltd, Fat Cow Media, Design by Structure, GDC, Gobble abba, elaborations, Catch Digital, dotPeak, chillfire, New Digital Partnership, Layer1, Fat Beehive, Redhive - Brand Architects, Aspect Click Ltd, ThatNotePad.com, Artistsweb, Fisher Simons Web Design, HeadChannel, Top Left Design