Formed in 2005, MMD are an award-winning design agency with offices in Teesside, Newcastle and Ireland.
We have a proven track record in building powerful brands across a range of industries. MMD started from humble beginnings in 2005.
The brain child of Gavin Hatton and Mark Skirving, two old art college friends, the business quickly began to forge a reputation as one of the regions leading design agencies.
When we ask clients what they want from a Content Management System the most popular response is ease of use. They want to be able to edit and update website content simply and quickly.
We have used a wide range of CMS systems over the years. We have also built our own bespoke system for Schools and Colleges.
We will show you examples of these systems, with live demonstrations, to ensure we pick the right platform for you and your business.
With trends moving fast in our industry (a lot has changed since 2005), we invest to ensure we have a team of skilled professionals that are innovative and responsive to changes in technology and the way people view media.
MMD stands for 'multimedia design' which highlights the diverse skill set of our staff and our flexibility to the customers needs.
We have great links with Teesside University when it comes to recruiting local talent and also offering CPD opportunities to our current staff.
Services we offer include graphic design, print, website design, event management and PR. In terms of startup marketing this is often the hardest part.
Get this wrong at the start and it can have a massive impact on the success of your brand.
If you want to be seen as a market leader you need a name that stands out. The key to getting this right is combining a huge amount of research with creativity.
In today's digital age, it is also crucial to research domains and social account name availability.
It is important your brand name is consistent throughout the various online platforms you will be using. We can help you through this process.
We are passionate about what we do and always aim to build lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding expectations.
Creating A Name
In terms of startup marketing this is often the hardest part. Get this wrong at the start and it can have a massive impact on the success of your brand.
If you want to be seen as a market leader you need a name that stands out. The key to getting this right is combining a huge amount of research with creativity.
In today's digital age, it is also crucial to research domains and social account name availability. It is important your brand name is consistent throughout the various online platforms you will be using. We can help you through this process.
Logo Design
At MMD we are passionate about logo design and are proud of the successful brands we have helped create. Often the first thing a potential customer sees is your logo so you need to make the right first impression.
Since we started in 2005, the way businesses use their logo has changed dramatically. With the increased use of digital media, it is important that companies have a brand that stands out online. A dated logo may not represent your company values and leave you behind your competitors.
Once we have greater knowledge in what is needed for the project, our Design Director will discuss the brief with our design team. We will sketch through some ideas, deciding what will work well and what could be developed further.
Following the sketching process, we would begin designing the artwork. We generally supply three concepts to the client, but if our creative team feel there are other versions that would suit the project we may supply more.
Once the chosen artwork is signed off we would send over multiple file versions for use. Depending on the client, we often provide brand guidelines which allow you to educate your partners on how your new logo should be used.
Content Management System
When we ask clients what they want from a Content Management System the most popular response is ease of use. They want to be able to edit and update website content simply and quickly.
We have used a wide range of CMS systems over the years. We have also built our own bespoke system for Schools and Colleges.
We will show you examples of these systems, with live demonstrations, to ensure we pick the right platform for you and your business.
Website Design
At this stage we begin to look more at the user journey. We want every website user to enjoy the experience of the website and never struggle to find what they are looking for.
We will also analyse your current web data. If this research shows a certain device or browser is most prominent we will ensure that this is carefully considered.
When we started building websites, everything was built for desktop computers. Web browsing trends have changed considerably. Mobile phones and tablets are what most people view websites on. This needs to be reflected in the design.
Account Management
Working with the dedicated officer(s) from your business we’ll carry out further development in conversation through to delivery. We’ll agree timescales and budgets and ensure these are met.
During the project we aim to be clear and transparent with our work. We will share live documents that will track the progress of the project which you will be able to see in real-time.
During the project if you have any questions we are always available to speak. From time to time it is best to meet in person which we can do at a location that suits.
We often find our office works well as we can make live changes to the site to see how certain features look.
Search Engine Optimisation
How do I get seen on Google? A popular phrase when working on any digital project.
We recently recruited a Digital Marketing Manager who brings a wealth of experience to this ever-changing discipline. We will offer support and guidance and make sure your website is designed and built with SEO in mind.
SEO is a topic that is ever-changing and we aim to keep clients up to date on any developments and changes from Google.
