We were commissioned by Re-From Heritage, custodians of Middpleport Pottery, to design their wayfinding map and signage. The old map, although pretty, was difficult to decipher and did not reflect the new brand guidelines. We collaborated with Middleport Pottery Stakeholders to create a fresh, contemporary design that is easier to understand and more appealing to […]
The Children’s Accident and Emergency Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital has recently undergone a series of building works. The resulting structure made the entrance to the A&E reception a long, grey and imposing corridor. We were commissioned to create a new and inviting design to readdress the entrance aesthetic. The aim was to make […]
We were commissioned by the team at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens to create a child-friendly map of the museum and grounds to support improved accessibility for children and families. Who is Gilbert White? Gilbert White is famous for his pioneering work in natural history, along with his book “The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne,” […]
To complement a range of interpretation panels and activities, we developed a collection of heritage discovery bags for the Churches Conservation Trust and the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Shrewsbury. The bags were carefully designed to support family engagement with the stained glass collection. With a strong remit on sustainability, we worked with […]
We supported the Canal and River Trust Explorers Team in designing an audio trail activity for Finsley Gate Wharf. This resource was created to inspire and engage school groups visiting the site. The audio trail design involved recording voice actor transcripts, creating supporting activity sheets, and printing character designs as aluminium signage. We used audio […]
These characters have been developed by our illustrator, Matt Buckingham as part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project named Our Picturesque Landscape. They are being used for activities and games based on the Dee Valley for local KS2 pupils in the area.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Shrewsbury is home to world-renowned medieval stained glass installations. The Churches Conservation Trust commissioned us to create a range of heritage interpretation resources to help engage young children with this fabulous collection. We’ve designed 3 hand-made jigsaws and 6 children’s interpretation boards to complement the existing adult-focused displays. The boards […]
We worked with the Success Club to design and illustrate a children’s mindfulness publication. ‘A Moment of Calm’ offers children simple strategies for a more successful day. The publication has been put together for year 6 pupils to promote wellness and relaxation. Strategies include mindfulness, breath work and visualisation. Our illustrator, Matt Buckingham created a range […]
A children’s stained glass discovery booklet created for the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Shrewsbury. The Churches Conservation Trust commissioned us to write, illustrate and produce a children’s booklet to support engagement with the stained glass windows. The church is now the only complete medieval church in Shrewsbury. It’s home to a world-renowned collection of […]
Muddy Publishing and illustrator Matt Buckingham worked with the Canal & River Trust on a vital water safety campaign. We produced a storybook to teach young children about staying safe around canals and rivers. ‘Quack, Quack Take Two Steps Back‘ is created in consultation with parents and carers. The book is designed to take children […]