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Isle of Luing Interpretation
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/front-slider-luing.jpgPublished November 30, 2011 at 10:09 am - No Comments A couple of years ago I was commissioned to produce a range of interpretation panels for a remote Scottish Island off Mull. The panels included community engagement and consideration for a sensitive landscape. This project was funded by Scottish Natural Heritage and a number of smaller bodies. The requirement was to produce 12 panels and [...]
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Websites for small organisations
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/frontslider-wylam-300x250.jpgPublished November 1, 2011 at 10:09 am - No Comments There has been a whole host of websites coming through the doors recently. Mainly rebuilding existing websites that have been using outdated content management systems. We have successfully moved these over to our preferred Open Source Content Management Solution – WordPress. Why do we like WordPress – quite simply it is simple to use, ...
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Wren’s Nest Interpretation
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/frtonslider-wrens-nest.jpgPublished October 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm - No Comments The Brief Wren’s Nest has many stories to tell – its geology, mining heritage and its biodiversity. As such, there are many different visitors to the site with many varied interests, in addition to the local community that use the NNR as a recreational resource. A number of documents have been developed as part of [...]
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FCFCG Framework Signage
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/frontslider-picnic-area.jpgPublished July 12, 2011 at 8:58 am - No Comments Project outline The context The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) has been asked if it might commission the design and production of Health & Safety signs (plus possibly others such as for recycling cans, drinking water, types of animals) that are more genuinely accessible than many of the commercial ones, look more [...]
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Tees White Water Barrage
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/frontslider-tees1.jpgPublished June 14, 2011 at 2:23 pm - No Comments At last finished the REALLY big illustration for the Tees White Water Barrage. This is the largest illustration I have done to date (apart from Murals of course). I distorted the perspective quite a bit in order to focus on the two main aspects of the site which is the Visitor Centre and the White [...]
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Haltwhistle Interpretation Panels
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/frontslider-haltwhistle.jpgPublished June 5, 2011 at 9:17 am - No Comments Differentia was appointed to design and produce interpretation materials for the Connecting People to the Past initiative. The project will complement other projects being carried out in Haltwhistle e.g. Town Improvement Scheme and the Haltwhistle Burn Interpretation Project to improve the physical appearance of Haltwhistle and provide better orien ...
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The Sheep Fenke at Appin
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/frontslider-fenke2.jpgPublished February 22, 2011 at 10:28 am - No Comments The Sheep Fenke at Appin has been completed as part of the partnership between Sustrans and Scottish Natural Heritage. Differentia Design came up with the concept of creating a natural and traditional structure that would be functional and beautiful. So, we used a common place artifact and turned its use to people rather than sheep. [...]
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Big Tiles for Oban
http://www.differentia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/frontslider-oban1.jpgPublished February 22, 2011 at 10:04 am - No Comments The Oban Bay project has been on the go for around 3 years but finally funding was put in place last year and the whole job is now complete. The project involved putting together 7 panels and we chose Enamelled Stoneware for its hardwearing and quite simply gorgeous look. These panels will be going on [...]
Welcome to Differentia Design
What can Differentia do for you?
Interpretation Panels for Nature Reserves
We can advise on the best materials for the interpretation panels as well as providing artwork and illustration. We have produced panels for remote locations in Scotland as well as urban sites throughout the UK. Download the letter. Download the Portfolio.
Interpretation Plans and Strategy
We have produced interpretation management plans for historic and natural locations in Scotland and England. We can also take an existing interpretation plan and revise this where appropriately and ensure that it is implemented in the best way possible.
Design and Branding
We produce a range of design solutions that include newsletters, brochures, leaflets and logos. We also produce design templates so that the client can be involved in the production of their own literature. Download the letter. Download the portfolio.
Websites
We produce websites that use the latest versions of Open Source Content Management Systems that allow the client to manage their own website. We set the whole thing up including the design and then offer the training to ensure a smooth running and editing process. Download the letter. Download the portfolio.
We produce our own newsletter – covering a range of projects from interpretation through to landscape and websites. Download our newsletters here.
We have also produced two leaflets that can be downloaded covering Interpretation Services and our Charities and Small Organisation’s Services.Download these leaflets here.
Download our Company Profile for more information. New Issue for 2012Services: Graphic Design, Illustration, Watercolour illustration, Wildlife illustration (see www.wildlifeillustration.com), Copywriting, Website Design, Interpretation, Interpretation Management Plans, Interpretation Design and Production, Writing and Research, Print design and production, Logo and Brand Design.
Client Groups: Social Enterprises, Community Interest Companies, Community Associations, Parish Councils, Community Councils (Scotland), Local Authorities, Government Organisations, Private Companies and individuals (some).
Member of the Association of Heritage Interpretation – AHI.
Clients: Sustrans Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, Newcastle City Council, Gateshead Council, Northumberland Council, Darlington Council, Newcastle Healthy City, Mesmac North East, Natural England, Defra (former), English Nature (former), Northumberland National Park, Argyll and Bute Council, Groundwork Leeds, Groundwork North East, others.
Testimonials: Read what our clients say.