Tips for junior graphic designers applying for jobs
We’ve recently been on the hunt for new talent to join our busy team over here in Queen’s Park. We put an advert on LinkedIn and Instagram and the floodgates open with potential applicants getting in touch. So we’ve been looking at a LOT of CVs recently, so here are 10 top tips that will […]
Chris branding, jobs, website designWhat comes first, the brand or the interiors?
Run For The Hills was founded by a Graphic Designer (me, Chris Trotman) and an Interior Designer (Anna Burles). Merging our expertise and experience in the creative industries, to form a creative design studio that specialises in creating unique and memorable spaces. Therefore we have two distinct teams (graphics and interiors), beavering away on separate […]
Chris Animation, Art, bar design, branding, Graphic Design, interior design, Opinion PieceCreating brands — how to make a mural
The Guildford Townhouse The Townhouse is located on a beautifully cobbled bustling high street in the centre of Guildford, in the iconic and locally-loved Burton’s building. Set across three floors, the layout is designed so that guests can settle in for the day enjoying a members club-mentality with all-day dining, co-working, drinking and socialising all […]
Chris Animation, Art, bar design, branding, coffee, Custom Neon, Graphic Design, hospitality, illustration, interior design, Neon, Uncategorized, window decals, workspaceSLEEP
Sleep glorious sleep. Nothing beats an awesome place to rest your head and the best look as good as they make your feel after a healthy dose of zzzzzs. We design a lot of bedrooms and we love each and every one of them. Whether we’re designing residential clients’ dream bedrooms, styling the boudoirs of […]
Chris interior design, residential designDRINK
What makes the perfect place to sup your favourite tipple? Depends on the dram you might say. We brand and design drinking dens which pack a punch, from look-at-me cocktail bars to tiki bars, urban speakeasies, screened off private spaces, cozy pubs, artisan coffee shops and al fresco raise-a-glass hangouts. We’re also working on a […]
Chris bar design, branding, hospitality, interior design, restaurant designEAT
Restaurants, hotel breakfast lounges, bakeries, food markets and street food pop ups. From soul food to top notch fast food and the latest casual dining hot spot, everything from date-night-romantic dinners, award-winning cuisine and hearty gastro fayre, to small plates and sharing platters with friends and families. Made to be savoured in stylish eateries, boutique […]
Chris branding, hospitality, interior design, restaurant designLast post of 2022
As we approach the end of the year, we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful clients who commission us to work on such great projects. Thank you for choosing us (and in many cases staying loyal to us for many years). We’re inspired by your creative and entrepreneurial vision […]
Chris great spacesBrand Design For Hospitality
Hello! I have been been busy working away on something special. A branding course that is going to be available on Domestika later this year. In the course I’ll talk you through our creative process, our methodology — how we approach our branding projects. I’ll share tips, advice and strategic food for thought (excuse the […]
Chris branding, hospitality, Our Process, Press CoverageSuccessful Design & Build of Coffee Shops
artisan coffee branding design interiors 5THWAVE chatted with our Co-Founder Anna Burles about the process of designing a new café space. She is joined by two leading operators, Valdemar Halbye from Joe & The Juice, and Mark Soar of Redemption Roasters. Catch the Podcast over here: https://www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVE/Podcast/2022/Design-and-build?dm_i=3VQO,1H6XY,803LPT,5FFCY,1
Chris coffee, hospitality, interior design, Our Process, Press CoverageSite Of The Day
Thanks to the folks at Mindsparkle for making Coal House their Site Of The Day today! Over here. Check out the website over here: coalhouse.co.uk
Chris branding, website design, workspace
