Websites

Modern responsive design with the code & SEO to back it up

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Design & Print

Brochures, catalogues, leaflets, ads, packaging, you name it...

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Branding

Logos, guidelines, supporting typography and more

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Other Support

Copywriting, photography, adword campaigns and beyond...

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Function & Form

(or... purpose & passion)

All pencils are not the same...

A pencil can be so simple to achieve it’s aim, to make a mark. Yet there are thousands of styles and types of pencil out there. Why?

Every product you interact with every day is the product of design, a deliberate decision between the item’s form (what it looks like) and its function (what it does and how it does it). The pencil is no different, each is designed for a specific purpose or need. It can be dead simple, but it doesn’t always need to be...

No matter what we design for you, from a brand ID to a modern responsive website, this balance of form and function are key to a final result that engages with your customer and communicates your message clearly and succinctly.

ONE OF THE THINGS WE OBSESS ABOUT!

Websites

Modern responsive sites designed by designers who understand people, then coded by dedicated coders.

Carefully crafted sites are a solid foundation to your business. Beyond the site we can also help with search engine optimisation, but also creating compelling content.

Graphic Design

Businesses are rediscovering the power of the printed word and image.

We develop engaging, compelling advertising, direct mail, catalogues, brochures, exhibition display and more.

Our approach is always uniquely approachable with an intense desire to create effective visual communication tools.

Branding

Modern responsive sites designed by designers who understand people, then coded by dedicated coders.

Carefully crafted sites are a solid foundation to your business. Beyond the site we can also help with search engine optimisation, but also creating compelling content.

The Obsessives

(meet the team)

For over 18 years I’ve been a specialist in crafting design that really works for our clients.

Sometimes it’s on trend and fashionable. At other times it’s traditional and simple. But it’s always effective thanks in part to a background in sales and marketing.

We know that each piece we create must do more than be simply eye-catching. It must communicate your values, your message, and bring value to the user and your business.

Jeff

For over 18 years I’ve been a specialist in crafting design that really works for our clients.

Sometimes it’s on trend and fashionable. At other times it’s traditional and simple. But it’s always effective thanks in part to a background in sales and marketing.

We know that each piece we create must do more than be simply eye-catching. It must communicate your values, your message, and bring value to the user and your business.

Jeff

My love and passion for clear visual communication and engaging design ensures the client gets a thought through end product rather than just a pretty picture.

My enjoyment of culture, art, and design all help bring a unique flavour to the work. I love to create outstanding work and to allow my passions for design to flourish and benefit the client.

I’ve come to know that each client has a specific requirement for their business, and my desire is to see that delivered.

Ben

Supporting the team means the creative guys can really spend time to achieve the outcome they’re so passionate about.

My role within the company is to give space to the creatives to allow them to express the desire and intensity they have for their work. That means our clients get the outcomes they want and deserve.

The guys have the time and space to think about the right strategy, trends that apply to the task, and delivering stunningly crafted projects to the client.

Jane

Human & Style

(or... passion & purpose)

It’s probably true that many businesses find approaching designers a little overwhelming.

Designers do have a bit of a reputation of being a little ego driven shall we say. But a great designer is open to ideas, thoughts, and new experiences.

We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth people who work with you, not against you. We’ll put our view across along with recommendation of course, but we view our all our project as collaborations with the clients.

Style

We’ll help you tap into the latest trends and styles where applicable—but always with a view to great functionality and usability. We treat the end user as a human, not another designer.

We want them to quickly engage with your product or service and engage with you, on a human level...

STYLE IS NOTHING WITHOUT SUBSTANCE

Visions...

When discussion with friends turns to books, when I let people know that I enjoy sci-fi novels, I get a certain look...

Designing With Purpose

One belief we’ve always held close to our heart at Caffeine is that design must not only look good, it absolutely must have purpose.

Look Big - Quick Look...

The beautiful illustration work by Jeff Östberg really caught my eye and make this a lovely book to flip through.

Brand Values

Can you remember the values your business settled on? Are they really a part of your daily life in work?

Everyday Magic

A quick post for you today showing you some amazing photographs from the German photographer Lucas Zimmermann.

Case Study: Barnardo's

A third sector organisation that needs no introduction came to us frustrated at their existing external designer.

Case Study: Acuity Law

Acuity Law is a dynamic law company, with a modern organisational structure and an agile, fluid team-centric model.

Case Study: Firing Line

Firing Line are a regimental museum that pride themselves on engaging storytelling though their exhibits and artefacts.

Our New Site

Typically, and this is probably true for many businesses, it took us ages to get our own new site launched. But launched it is...

Case Study: Forbes

We were approached to look at reinvigorating the brand as a whole, starting with the main element of the logo and then the supporting parts.

Case Study: FWC

Cardiff based Fabulous Welshcakes asked us to create their full brand and suuporting materials. They are our oldest client...

Attract Business

Utilise our skills and experience to help you stand out and attract business.

The Power of Colour

We are surrounded with colour. Every day our lives are enhanced by the colours of nature around us.

Just My Type

I recently had the pleasure to come across a little gem of a book dedicated to the world of typefaces.

Delicate Paper Flowers

Pretty awesome paper flower creations.

VAT on Print Work

Did you know that VAT is zero on some print items, but not others?

The Designer Says

“I want to make beautiful things even if nobody cares.”

Information Is Beautiful

The Effectiveness of Infographics

Leica M Monochrome

Take a look at this thing of beauty and tell us you don't love the magic and romance of monochrome photography...

What Makes A Designer

What makes a designer a designer? And why can't anyone do it?...

Property Releases

Something to Watch Out for...

Social Media

So, you’ve decided to do it, or it’s been foisted upon you, or you feel you have to be involved with social media because everyone else is. Now what?

Details, Details, Details

It’s a painting right? Well it take’s a little while to accept it, but it’s actually a hyper-realistic painting by the artist Jason de Graaf.

Fab Free Font

Lovely retro font from Fontfabric

Elegant Ampersands

More a Graphic Than Type.

Why-Why-Why...?

Really? Why do designers think that I want to be seen in this?

Design vs Style

Design & Style. Is There a Difference?

“Thank you for all the hard work you’ve done for us, getting this project finished. It’s been a pleasure working with you. You’re amazing!"

Michelle Gough, Barnardo’s Cymru

“Thanks Jeff! You’ve been a star! Thank you for your patience and we’ve been really impressed with the design.”

Emma Routley, Firing Line Museum, Cardiff Castle

“Charged with designing the Herb & Ellie’s branding—which we were delighted with—Great imaginative input and aftercare too.”

Jill Ronson, Director, Herb & Ellie’s

"I am so impressed with how you interpreted the concept in my mind to something tangible and aesthetically stunning… you have a real gift!”

Shelley Doyle, Owner & Director, Present PR

“If everyone had the same level of pride in their work it would be a better world!”

Rhys David, Director, RTD Solutions

Call 029 2009 9550 or email us

Caffeine Creative limited, Unit 5, Stangate House, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AA

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Contact Us & Let's Talk

We'd love to have the opportunity to work with you, so why not get in touch and see how we can bring something very special to your next project...

Contact Details
t: 029 2009 9550
The Lab
5 Stangate House
Stanwell Road
Penarth
CF64 2AA

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Websites

Design & Print

Branding

Other Support

Function & Form

(or... purpose & passion)

All pencils are not the same...

Websites

Graphic Design

Branding

The Obsessives

(meet the team)

Human & Style

(or... passion & purpose)

Visions...

Designing With Purpose

Look Big - Quick Look...

Brand Values

Everyday Magic

Case Study: Barnardo's

Case Study: Acuity Law

Case Study: Firing Line

Our New Site

Case Study: Forbes

Case Study: FWC

Attract Business

The Power of Colour

Just My Type

Delicate Paper Flowers

VAT on Print Work

The Designer Says

Information Is Beautiful

Leica M Monochrome

What Makes A Designer

Property Releases

Social Media

Details, Details, Details

Fab Free Font

Elegant Ampersands

Why-Why-Why...?

Design vs Style

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