About Element 5.0

Element 5.0 is a graphic design and communication studio based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Founded in March 2000, we have built an enviable reputation by staying true to our principles - to produce consistently effective, progressive design solutions, placing special emphasis on creative innovation and client care.

We believe strongly in the power of graphic communication to make a difference; whether to increase sales, position a brand, or simply to get noticed. Over the past twenty years design has assumed a central role in our cultural life - individuals now recognise and respond to sophisticated graphic signals - therefore to succeed, a project must take this visual literacy into account. We work closely with our clients to satisfy this requirement and produce design of clarity, relevance and originality.

We care about what we do. We are passionate about design and committed to creative excellence - it makes a difference.

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Branding and Corporate Identity

Successful branding embodies the personality and reflects the aspirations of an organisation or product. The logo, colours, typography, layout, imagery and tone of voice all combine to accomplish this. Marrying creativity with a solid understanding of the client's objectives, the market and target audience, we produce exciting brands that work across all applications and media.

Design For Print

Print media is still one of the most tangible, dynamic and versatile methods of promotion available. We create distinctive and effective print; whether it be stylish, persuasive, subtle or striking. It's not just ink on paper - we help clients choose the right stock and finishing techniques to enhance and complement the design. Our creative approach, years of experience and strong industry contacts result in an exceptional finished product.

Website Design

We create clean and intuitive website design. Our objective is always the same – to design a unique site that not only looks great but provides an inviting and engaging user experience.

While specialising in Flash web sites we offer a full range of web services utilising HTML, including content management, database integration and shopping cart functionality.

Clients. Graphic design is a collaborative process

Element 5.0 have successfully completed work on behalf of the following: Aimhigher, Alcan, Arkitec Software, Benfield Motors, Cintra Payroll Services, Concept Eye Clinic, Cooke & Co, County Durham Sport, DTZ, Durham County Cricket Club, Durham University, Forbes Hare, Forensic Records, Galaxy FM, Go North East, Harlands, Hawkins Vehicle Leasing, Komatsu, Knowledge IT, Laurel Pub Company, Lucion Environmental, Mansons Estate Agents, Newcastle City Council, Newcastle University, Nexus, Noble Property Services, Northumbria & Cumbria Estates, Northumbrian Water, NStar, O'Neill, Paul Windle Design, Pyeroy, Recycleitall, Red Bull, Renaissance Social Housing, RICS North East, Sasa Savic Photography, Shindig, South Tyneside Council, SunBeachInvest, Tall Trees Hotel, The Biscuit Factory, Tynemouth Nursery, Tyne Rivers Trust, Tyne Salmon Trail, Vidente Group, Vivid Acoustics.

 

News: Element 5.0 featured on Design Council Website

We're delighted that our recent branding project for Natural Warmth is featured as a case-study on the Design Councils 'Designing Demand' website. Designing Demand has been created by the Design Council and is part of the government’s national package of publicly funded business support products, 'Solutions for Business'. It helps businesses discover how to become more innovative, more competitive and more profitable. It does this by giving managers the skills to exploit design by spotting opportunities, briefing designers and running projects that deliver. To read the full case study click here. To find out more about the Designing Demand Programme, visit www.designingdemand.org.uk

Natural Warmth has also recently won a regional new business of the year award in the Tees Valley area. The project was a pleasure to work on, and the award is a fitting testament to the vision and enthusiasm of the people behind the company. Congratulations.

News: Our New Website

We hope you're enjoying our new website. It should tell you everything you need to know about us. It has been featured on a number of 'best of' sites, including Netdiver, NewWebPick and Design You Trust. People seem to like it – we hope you do.

News: Design in a Downturn

The Design Council's latest report make interesting reading. More than half of UK businesses are looking to design their way out of the downturn. Investment in design can give a business a competitive edge over rivals who are reining in their design budgets in order to save money. When times are tough it is change, dynamism and vitality – not hunkering down quietly – which are the keys to success. And this is exactly where design can help. Design and brand strategy can help elevate a firm or its products from the ordinary, the tired or the predictable, demonstrating that the business is alive, dynamic and responsive. In a declining market that just might make the difference between growth and collapse.