Archetech Issue 20 2015 | Page 96

> THE ART OF DESIGN ISSUE 15 THREE DIMENSIONAL DIRECTIONS 42 Archetech - Issue 20 [Page 96] Above: www.ralph-pucci.net shown on multiple platforms > Situated in a idyllic rural location in Hereford, the West of England, Wests Design Consultants are a team of skilled, highly qualified experienced designers and thinkers working from a restored farm studio environment under an initiative established by Prince Charles and the Duchy of Cornwall. They use integrated skills that allow them to operate effectively as a creative team, delivering branding, graphic and web solutions that support their clients and their businesses. Designing, maintaining and hosting a wide range of diverse websites, the team consider themselves to be well rounded digital designers, however offer compelling brand and print design. Their founder, Barrie West has over 40 years graphic design experience, beginning as an apprentice letterpresses printer, he went on to work with LeoOne, the worlds first electronic business computer, WWW.THEARTOFDESIGNMAGAZINE.COM ISSUE 15 - 2015 Above: Wests outdoor conference room alongside the Xeronic printing system as head of form design. Then progressing with a huge portfolio of clientele over the years has given him a wealth of knowledge to guide the current young team. Combined with the design teams modern approach to sourcing new technology along side their design beliefs, they create designs with form and function in mind, operating on both contemporary and more traditional platforms. Staying actively passionate about design they say, “We enjoy being challenged, and warmly welcome avant-garde style projects along side the more standardized functional work.” Communicating and listening to their clients needs en ables them to create bespoke projects that fit and function with their business. Jason Hobson, director and designer at Wests says “Essentially we’re here to help, we listen to our clients and continuously design with their requests and needs in mind.” With an address also in the heart of NYC, they are able to service the U.S market, working with’ and assisting with projects from start-ups to established brands. Working with well known interior and furniture design names such as Champalimaud, Vladimir Kagan and Ralph Pucci, Wests are dependable and productive, delivering tasteful aesthetics that match every brief. With a history of experience in supporting the Arts, Architectural practices, Interior Design, Furniture design, the TV Film and Theatre Lighting, Photographic Support, Hospitality and Retail Visual Marketing Industries as well as many other genres. Most importantly to fixed, sensible and realistic budgets. Head over to www.wests-web.com Call 01989 730 432 or contact [email protected] to find out more.