Blog archive
European Transplant & Dialysis Games
What a privilege to have been involved in developing a lively brand identity to welcome participants to the European Transplant & Dialysis Games.
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Bump it Forward Campaign Phase 2
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine launch a second phase of fundraising for the #Bumpitforward campaign.
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Design for Environmental Business
As featured in the South Wales Argus Business Magazine, Androulla Webb – our Creative Director – explores how you can design for a more environmental business.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Have yourself a jolly Christmas!
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A Bike Share Scheme for Swansea University
A campaign to raise awareness and help Swansea University raise the funds they need to win the Santander Cycles University Challenge.
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Ipanema Beach Wall
To raise awareness of the rubbish left on Ipanema beach, a plastic wall was built with a message; one day, the trash left on the beach will stop you from getting into it.
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Account Executive
We're recruiting an Account Executive (Full Time) to join our team.
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Digital Account Manager
We're on the lookout for a Digital Account Manager (FT or PT opportunity) to join our team.
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Meet Olivia
We're over the moon to introduce new designer, Olivia to the design team.
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Meet Adam
Adam is the latest designer to join Icon in 2021. He shares an insight into what makes him tick.
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Closed for Christmas, Ho Ho Ho!
We'll be closed at end of play Christmas Eve and back open Monday 4th January!
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Supporting Mike 'Puffa' Jones
This Christmas we're proud to be donating Halford vouchers to the awe inspiring, Mike 'Puffa' Jones, who has been fixing and distributing bikes for individuals, charities and schools across Newport and beyond.
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Heist Award Winners 2020
What a way to end 2020....Swansea Undergraduate Prospectus strikes gold at this year's Heist Awards.
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Would You Like to Work With Us?
We’re looking for a Junior or Middleweight designer to join our team. Are you looking for a new challenge?
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Sail Magazine
Editorial design, bespoke illustration, stunning photography and engaging copywriting for Swansea University’s annual alumni magazine.
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Why Some Decisions are not Difficult…
At Icon, we’re continually in awe of these team of volunteers and the inspirational people who show determination and bravery day in day out.
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How Infographics Add Value
From press ads to annual reports, presentations to launch events, the 'not so humble' infographic is a visual aid that no business can do without. Here are 4 reasons why they add value to your communications and marketing.
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How to Keep in Touch with Clients
In a time of social distancing, channelling communications is key. Here are some top tips on how to successfully keep in touch with those you do business with.
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How to Celebrate May Day
Haven’t got a Maypole and 40 metres of coloured ribbon? Not to worry, you can still indulge in this ancient tradition of celebrating the transitioning of spring into summer without a traffic jam in site.
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How to be Social Media Savvy
Social media may the element of your digital marketing tactics that you're the most familiar with but it can also be the most tricky.
Check out our tips here to kick start your social media strategy:
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How to Keep Having Fun No Matter What
Having fun may not be top on your list of priorities but actually having a giggle and really enjoying something is a sure fire way to help get through any wobbles.
Here's what the team recommend..
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How to Keep Your Brand Shining
In our 20 years of working with clients, it's pretty clear that those brands (big & small) who are agile and people focused, survive and thrive through adversity.
We share 4 top tips to make sure your brand shines on..
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Business Update From Us to You
As we know, with the Covid19 virus spreading quickly, it is important to make sure we're doing everything we can to prevent unnecessary contact.
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Meet Kate!
Say hello! to Icon Creative Design's newest recruit, Kate. Another talented graduate from the University of South Wales.
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Supporting Teenage Cancer Trust Wales
Our recent campaign raised £250 for Teenage Cancer Trust Wales.
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A New Relationship with Hodge Bank
Icon welcomes Hodge Bank as a new client for 2020.
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An Action-Packed Christmas in London
We took a trip to London to see the Sky Garden, the Tate and – unfortunately for some team members – the London Dungeons!
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An Exciting Awards Season
2019 has been an exciting year of change for the Icon team, and while it’s not over yet, we’ve been reflecting on a successful year after a busy awards season.
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Swansea Science Festival Passport
A travel inspired, bilingual passport for Swansea Science Festival filled with puzzles and fun facts for younger scientists and the young at heart.
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Meet Holly
Introducing Icon Creative Design’s newest recruit.
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Wales Property Triathlon 2019
Team Icon competed in the 2019 Jehu Group Triathlon, finishing 15th out of 50 teams.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
The eighth women’s world cup began this month, with 24 teams competing from across the world.
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Swansea Employability Academy
We worked with Swansea Employability Academy to overhaul their marketing material and increase engagement from students.
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Pantone Colour of the Year
Pantone have released their colour of 2019; Pantone 16-1546, otherwise known as Living Coral.
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Christmas Pop-Up Card
Bespoke festive illustrations and designs for Swansea University’s Christmas Pop-Up Card for prospective students.
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Clean and Green
Creating a brand for Active Building Centre who are making a sustainable future a reality.
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Air, Flow, Go!
A brochure for Janome’s brand-new overlocker that uses air threading technology; the Janome AirThread 2000D Professional.
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Sainsbury’s Halloween
Studio Weiden + Kennedy London worked with Sainsbury’s to create their Halloween campaign promotions.
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20 Years of Icon Creative Design
Founded in 1998 by our Creative Director Androulla Webb, we're celebrating 20 years of Icon Creative Design.
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John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis, Waitrose and their parent company, John Lewis Partnership have undergone a rebrand.
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Backing Young Entrepreneurs in South Wales
We’re sponsoring the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award at the South Wales Argus Business Awards 2018
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Promoting Ballet Cymru in China
Creating multilingual design and print for Ballet Cymru to take to a recent Trade & Cultural Mission to China.
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WWF’s #TooLaterGram Campaign
WWF launched #TooLaterGram campaign, using images shared by influential instagrammers to highlight the impact that humans are having around the world.
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Easter at Kingsway
We worked with Kingsway Centre, Newport to arrange and market an array of activities and free events for the Easter holidays.
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A Website Fit for a Florist
A simple and elegantly designed website to showcase and compliment the eclectic style and bespoke arrangements crafted by Emma Webster Flowers.
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YMS18 LDN
We attended 2018's Youth Marketing Strategy Conference in London to gain some key insights into Gen Z
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Meet Susannah and Amy
The Icon team has expanded to include not one, but two new members; meet Susannah and Amy.
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Find the Perfect Gift at Friars Walk
With less than a week left until Christmas, we’re looking at our second Christmas campaign of the year for Friars Walk, Newport.
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Icon’s Winter Wizardry Trip
For this year’s Christmas outing, we decided to take a magical tour at Warner Bros. Studios, London.
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A Stress-Free Christmas at Kingsway Centre
We’re making the most of the festivities in the studio and celebrating our recent Christmas campaigns, starting with Kingsway Centre in Newport.
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Stylish Designs for Sewing with Style
This year’s Autumn edition of Sewing with Style for Janome UK has taken a stylish fashion twist.
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Festive Productions’ Tinsel Creations
We take a look at how tinsel is made in the factory where it’s Christmas everyday.
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Paddington and the Christmas Visitor
This year when it comes to Christmas adverts we’re favouring Marks & Spencer’s Paddington and the Christmas Visitor.
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A VIP Book for Hillary Rodham Clinton
As Hillary Rodham Clinton receives her honorary doctorate from Swansea University, we look at Icon’s involvement in the design of the VIP book.
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Monday Mornings at Swansea University
Print and social media campaign to help students at Swansea University overcome those Monday blues.
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Meet Geoff
Kraft Heinz Australia’s newest advert follows Geoff, Heinz’s Head of Innovation to create a story lead animation that is both emotionally and technically brilliant.
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A Bright Idea
McDonald’s has utilised simplicity for their latest campaign advertising their late summer opening hours, and we’re loving it.
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