New Persian restaurant design
Let us proudly introduce our latest hospitality project, DOOD — a name that means “smoke” in Persian. This endeavour has been a true labour of love and an intense collaboration with our talented friends in the North. We love it when we do the brand and the interiors together, to make sure they’re as infused […]
Colin branding, Graphic Design, hospitality, interior design, restaurant designDesigners Directory
Have a look at our dedicated page in the Designers Directory at the Restaurant Bar Design Awards. A lovely trip down memory lane to some of our hero projects. Visit over here.
Colin Awards, bar design, interior design, window decalsHeartbreaker — shortlisted for the RBDA
We’re super chuffed that our Heartbreaker project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. Just being shortlisted is a great honour, and fingers crossed for the win!
Colin Awards, bar design, interior design, window decalsFlat Iron Hammersmith
Flat Iron — the home of remarkable steak for everyone — approached us to design one of the much-loved brand’s new venues in Hammersmith. It was such fun to put our spin on a Flat Iron restaurant. Our interior design is designed to complement the backdrop of inspired creative planting, amazing free popcorn and post-meal […]
Colin bar design, great spaces, hospitality, interior design, workspaceWhy photoreal CGIs matter
CG WHY‑s? When you’re in full swing of a project, and you’re being bombarded with decisions to make and costs to pay, it can often feel like you’re being swindled into paying “bolt-on” fees. But when it comes to CGIs, we know that they’re not only useful, but essential. Reading Between the Lines CAD elevations […]
Colin branding, interior design, website design, workspaceHow 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 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 design
