How to create a stylish workspace
A glimpse inside COAL HOUSE, which launched this Summer. An inspiring and progressive workspace in the heart of Cardiff, from developer Create. It’s undergone a stylish industrial-chic refurbishment to give sustainability-conscious businesses the opportunity to thrive in an ultra-green environment, with all the perks. Our branding brief was to work up the visual brand identity, [...]
Colin branding, interior design, website design, workspaceWhat 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 PieceBrand Design for Hotels
We cover a lot of design disciplines, from brand identity and websites, interior design, and everything in between. We specialise in brand design for hotels and restaurants, bars and boutique cinemas. Sometimes the services we offer are confusing to new potential clients. The broad spectrum of what we do and our multi-disciplinary approach might seem [...]
Colin Animation, Art, bar design, branding, Custom Neon, Graphic Design, hospitality, illustration, interior design, Neon, window decalsCreating 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 […]
Daisy Watson Animation, Art, bar design, branding, coffee, Custom Neon, Graphic Design, hospitality, illustration, interior design, Neon, Uncategorized, window decals, workspaceShortlisted for the BIID
The hotly-contested BIID Interior Design Awards 2023 shortlist is out, and we’re excited to be nominated in the Central London category for our design of Paradise Green, in the heart of the City. Our biggest ever hospitality design project, Paradise is truly epic, with three distinct bars, restaurants and private dining under one roof – […]
Colin bar design, branding, hospitality, illustration, restaurant designIntroducing Heartbreaker
Unveiling our latest hospitality design project – a super-fly cocktail bar called Heartbreaker. The venue is set to launch next week in Worthing, the pretty seaside town in West Sussex being dubbed the new Brighton. It’s the brainchild of Ben Thompson, indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club’s drummer. The project is a true collaboration between our […]
Colin bar design, branding, hospitality, illustration, restaurant 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 designBrand 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 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
