Lawtz Design Group

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of Doha English Speaking School

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a British International School.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lawtz Design Group to accomplish?

• Design of school brochures, business reports and promotional material
• To modernise our brand and give it a fresh and professional image
• Create brand guidelines for the school so that the brand is used consistently internally and by external suppliers.

SOLUTION

How did you find Lawtz Design Group?

• Referral
• Reccommendation

Why did you select Lawtz Design Group over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Lawtz Design Group were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Scope of work from Lawtz Design

Lawtz Design has provided comprehensive graphic design services tailored to meet various branding and communication needs over several years. The projects undertaken reflect a commitment to creativity, punctuality, and adherence to budget.

Key Deliverables:

•  School Brochure:
  • Objective: Create an informative and visually appealing brochure to showcase school programmes and facilities.
  • Deliverables: 
    • Concept development and layout design
    • High-quality graphics and photography integration
    • Print-ready files and digital versions
• Brand Guidelines:
  • Objective: Establish a cohesive brand identity for consistent communication.
  • Deliverables: 
    • Logo usage guidelines
    • Colour palette and typography specifications
    • Application examples for various media
• Posters:
  • Objective: Design eye-catching posters for school events and initiatives.
  • Deliverables:
    • Unique designs tailored to specific themes
    • Multiple sizes and formats for print and digital distribution
    • Ready-to-print files with high-resolution graphics
• Social Media Templates
  • Objective: Develop a series of customisable templates for social media posts.
  • Deliverables:
    • A set of templates for various platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
    • Consistent branding elements across all templates
    • User-friendly design for easy updates by the team
• Yearbooks:
  • Objective: Create a memorable yearbook that captures the essence of the school year.
  • Deliverables:
    • Comprehensive layout design, including class pages, events, and special features
    • Integration of student photos and content
    • Final print-ready files with options for digital editions
• Governor Reports:
  • Objective: Design professional reports for state governance presentations.
  • Deliverables:
    • Structured layout for easy readability
    • Infographics and visual data representation
    • Print and digital formats for distribution

The projects completed by Lawtz Design have significantly enhanced our visual communication efforts. Each deliverable has been crafted with attention to detail and a deep understanding of our goals, making Lawtz a valued partner in our graphic design needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• School Brochure: Enhanced interest in school.
• Posters: Event attendance and effective promotion.
• Brand Guidelines: Establishing a unified brand image across all communications, contributing to a more professional appearance.
• Social Media Templates: Posts created using the new templates create a professional image. 
• Governor Reports: Clear visuals and structured layouts and an excellent design. 

The collaboration with Lawtz Design not only resulted in high-quality creative outputs but also delivered tangible benefits in engagement and brand consistency.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Lawtz Design consistently delivered all projects on time, adhering to agreed-upon deadlines without compromising quality. Throughout each project, they maintained open and proactive communication, providing regular updates on progress that helped manage expectations and allowed for timely feedback.

Their responsiveness to emails and queries was impressive, often addressing concerns within hours. Additionally, Lawtz demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to our evolving needs; when project requirements shifted—whether in design direction or additional elements—they were quick to accommodate these changes, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

What was your primary form of communication with Lawtz Design Group?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What I find most impressive about Lawtz Design Group is their creativity and deep understanding of our needs. Their strong communication, flexibility, and familiarity with our school allow them to intuitively create designs that perfectly align with our vision. This unique blend of qualities ensures that every project not only meets our expectations but often exceeds them.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lawtz Design Group could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Charles Darrow is a Commercial Property Estate Agency and I am a Director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lawtz Design Group?

Our marketing material was becoming tired having been in circulation for a number of years, and we wanted to give everything a facelift and make it more consistent across our the marketing platforms.

What were your goals for this project?

Develop both our business and client's awareness of our products.

SOLUTION

How did you select Lawtz Design Group?

They had worked with us on past design projects, and we have found them very easy to work with. Their pricing is competitive and they take on board instruction very well.

Describe the project in detail.

We advertise on multiple platforms including direct mail leaflets, brochures, newspaper advertising, social media and websites. We provided Lawtz Design Group with a brief to analyse our existing marketing material and come back with suggested improvements. Once we agreed on the direction, they went away to draft some example advertisements aimed at our target markets.

What was the team composition?

2 people – A project manager and a designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have found an increased interaction with our marketing materials since the new branding came into place and we have taken on more instructions from property/business owners than in previous years. We have received a number of positive comments on the change in our marketing branding and we are very happy with the quality of the work provided.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Simon (Project Manager) is easy to communicate with. I felt at ease asking endless questions and making suggestions. He was very happy to push back on some of those suggestions when he felt they were not suitable. We met in person initially and then communicated via telephone and email as the project went forward.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

For their size they definitely punch above their weight with superb design and communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I would say ***** so far!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Right To Build helps Local Authorities, community groups and other organisations across the UK to deliver large, affordable custom and self build projects. My role is Marketing and Comms

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lawtz Design Group?

We were looking to rebrand/update our very tired logo which had served its purpose. We wanted to end up with a logo/brand more suited to a professional service, while maintaining a representation of the sector we work in.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a simple suite of design elements that would convey our brand values and present a professional front.

SOLUTION

How did you select Lawtz Design Group?

We were referred to Lawtz Design Group by one of our board members who had worked with them on her own companies branding requirements. She gave a very positive review of their overall services and value for money, so we felt they were a solid choice.

Describe the project in detail.

We had seen a number of logos that gave an indication of the direction we wished to go in, but we wanted to retain the sense of the sector we work in (self build housing). We provided a brief to Lawtz Design Group and we agreed on a structure of stages for the process and an estimated cost. Alongside the new logo we required branded templates to work with for Word and Powerpoint.

What was the team composition?

Two. A project manager and a designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The final logo was exactly as required and it was provided in every format we could possibly need going forward. We were provided with a Word template, branded to the final logo, and a suite of Powerpoint templates which went above and beyond our expectations.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They are communicative and supportive throughout the workflow.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We felt like being instructed to complete our project mattered to them, like we mattered to them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I act as a Freelance Marketing Director for certain companies that are looking to grow.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lawtz Design Group?

I decided to change supplier for the design and print of our clothing catalogue after our previous supplier had become slow to reply. We produce a catalogue on a quarterly basis targeting the male 18-35 year old market.

This catalogue was for the Winter/Christmas period and we required Lawtz Design Group to arrange the product photography, take care of the photoshopping and then design/print the catalogue. We supplied the product details/pricing for them to work with.

What were your goals for this project?

We looking for an eye catching, user friendly product that would help us achieve our sales target.

SOLUTION

How did you select Lawtz Design Group?

We had a good shortlist of design agencies who were keen to work with us, but we chose Lawtz Design Group after talking to one of their previous clients. We were impressed with how they spoke of their dedication to past projects and importantly to us, how excellent their communication was.

Describe the project in detail.

This 3 month project was run to tight deadlines. We sat down initially with Simon from Lawtz Design Group and agreed the key milestones and an outline of the plan, which they went away to firm up.

Working back from the printing deadline, they organised two days of photoshoots of our products (they sourced the photographer and organised locations), photoshop touching up, and then eventually the design. They took our previous catalogue styles into account but also offered their own take on small improvements we could make.

What was the team composition?

4 people – A project manager, a photographer, a photoshop expert and a printing company contact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The catalogue arrived from the printers on time, to an excellent finished quality and the style of design for the catalogue was perfect for our brand.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

A key factor in our decision making for this project was the reference to the communication skills of Lawtz Design Group. We were kept informed throughout of the projects progress and any queries they had. They also were very responsive in answering our questions. Every single key milestone was hit throughout the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The overall package. Even though they a small company on paper, the range of services they can offer is very impressive. We found that Simon has built up some useful contacts related to the design industry (photographers, illustrators, printers etc) and so he can offer a tailored service to his clients.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am lead the UK development at Eden Renewables, responsible for all UK development across all technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lawtz Design Group?

Eden Renewables offers large scale renewable energy farms. We use Lawtz Design Group to develop detailed illustrative plans of our potential future sites.

What were your goals for this project?

To engage the public throughout the consultation period, displaying the benefits of including an energy farm in their vicinity.

SOLUTION

How did you select Lawtz Design Group?

We had been aware of Lawtz Design Group for a number of years. I have worked with them previously of numerous projects and they have always provide a great quality of service and never missed an agreed deadline. Their communication with the client throughout a project sets them apart from other agencies I have worked with.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Lawtz Design Group are given a series of detailed base maps of the site and are given flexibility to interpret them into an illustrated plan. We need the maps to reflect the nature of the area and provide enough information to inform the public while not overloading with technical site details. We find minimal revisions are needed as they have become accustomed to our needs very quickly.

What was the team composition?

2 people – A project manager/designer and an illustrator.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was delivered within the agreed budget and met our tight deadlines. Most importantly the quality of the work is of a consistently high standard, in line with all of the past projects we have worked on.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

From the outset the communication of Lawtz Design Group was extremely good. They are very friendly and are happy to talk through any potential road blocks in the project offering suggestions where necessary. Deadlines were set out at the beginning of the project and all were met.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The ease with which they managed the project. There is no hand holding necessary, they are happy to get on with it and ask questions when required.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager and Teacher of a music education company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Music education for early years children

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lawtz Design Group to accomplish?

• Branding of a start-up business in Doha, Qatar

SOLUTION

How did you find Lawtz Design Group?

friend recommendation

Why did you select Lawtz Design Group over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Lawtz Design Group were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Creating a logo and social media templates for the business. 
• Creating 2, A5 leaflets to advertise to parents, schools and nurseries.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• A clear logo that reflected the essence of the business. 
• Colours that merged well with other aspects of the business, giving consistency. 
• Leaflets identifying the key points of the business - created in a fun and engaging way for the customer. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Simon was fantastic at keeping me up to date on the progress. He listened well to my needs and sent me drafts to reflect upon and change as required. He worked guickly and understood the time limitations in parts of the project. When things needed to be changed, he did this quickly and to a great standard. 

What was your primary form of communication with Lawtz Design Group?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I am very happy with Lawtz Design Group. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lawtz Design Group could have done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Publisher of Whats On Publications. Est 1996

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Publishers of an entertainment magazine 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lawtz Design Group to accomplish?

• professionalism
• Excellent service
• Talented work

SOLUTION

How did you find Lawtz Design Group?

Online Search

Why did you select Lawtz Design Group over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Lawtz Design Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Production of media magazines and publishing for 10 years with What's On

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Excellent state of the art design 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

On time

What was your primary form of communication with Lawtz Design Group?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Just all around talented and very effective 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lawtz Design Group could have done differently?

Nope. I am very happy with the service.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing & Communications Senior Coordinator of Glanville Environmental

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Glanville Environmental specialises in drainage services include civil engineering for drainage and sewer works, sewer rehabilitation, manhole construction, and drain and sewer installations and repairs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lawtz Design Group to accomplish?

• Provide consistent branding message
• Logo Design
• Business Cards

SOLUTION

How did you find Lawtz Design Group?

Referral

Why did you select Lawtz Design Group over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Lawtz Design Group were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We requested on numerous occasions a variety of branding material including logo design, business cards, graphics, print materials/brochures. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

All work received to date has lived upto the expectation we hoped for with all elements of graphic design work and concepts. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Always delivers on time, makes changes requested quickly and efficiently. Can't fault Simon.

What was your primary form of communication with Lawtz Design Group?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Lawtz Design Group communicated and responded quickly and delivered work on time with high-quality results. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lawtz Design Group could have done differently?

I don't think so.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

A start-up supplement company. Supplements will be targeting the Asian market, namely Thailand. Position held: Founder/CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lawtz Design Group, and what were your goals?

This is our first product launch into the supplement market in Asia. Lawtz was hired to design almost entirely from top to bottom, our launching logo for our Whey Protein Isolate supplement. Initially, we only had our company logo and Simon (Lawtz Design) built the entire sticker/label design based around this. Our aim was to have a finished product containing all nutritional information, QR codes and Barcodes but most importantly to look sleek, modern and eye catching to consumers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After speaking to various designers locally in Asia, it was clear that communication (especially on specifics) was going to be a problem. We therefore looked to our home, the UK, to aid us in this regard. Having identified numerous design companies and having looked over some of Lawtz's clients, it was clear that their style was in line with our own.

However the final decision was based on the excellent communications and attention to detail afforded to us by Lawtz Designs. This was always going to be the key for ourselves due to the geographical differences in location. Lawtz Designs were attentive and excellent communicators and this sealed the deal for us as we would like to establish such a relationship with such reliability for future projects.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

The initial steps taken were to set out the dimensions of the product and to ascertain whether or not we already had a brand/logo to work with. Specifics were asked on the amount (of flavours) required and how many designs would be required, as well as some Q and A's regarding pre existing protein labels already on the market to determine what style we were looking for.

From here, colour schemes were discussed and Simon (Lawtz Designs) drew out information from ourselves which we did not even know ourselves. His approach is meticulous and considered and his experience was clear to see as he drew out more and more information from us, updating the logo/sticker design and sending us an updated and edited image each and every step of the way.

The design was built up over time via these means. They managed to replicate and produce exactly what we had manifested in our minds-eye. That we were previously unable to put into the design.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We (I) worked directly with Simon only from beginning to end, which was fantastic for continuity and understanding. Simon is the owner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Presently, we are yet to launch our product and this will take place over the next few months. However, there is much success to be happy about here.

To find a company that we are able to communicate with effectively from half way across the globe was one of our aims from the get go, and this has been not only achieved but expectations surpassed in terms of the work done on the design as well as the excellent rapport we have built. This will also be fundamental to our future projects when we work together again.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Due to being both geographically separated AND myself being in a location of poor internet during this time, we had to adapt to emails only. Despite this, information was communicated excellently from Simon and promptly too. There was no delays for days or endless ping pong emails - emails were exactly what they needed to be in order to draw out exactly what he needed to know.

Along with some friendly interaction along they way, which makes for an excellent future working relationship with Simon. There were multiple changes made from my side throughout the design stage, as I wanted things added to the design as it began to take shape, and Simon accommodated this magnificently and without hesitation even when I felt like I was becoming a pest!

The work was finished in a very timely manner and any delays that occurred throughout were borne by myself due to location, and my manufacturer. Simon was always ready to respond and hit the ground running whenever I was able to come back into communication.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I found the communications very impressive with Simon, condensing emails which were straight to the important points and the ability to draw out so much information with such little to work with. It also was great that he was somewhat familiar with this particular kind of branding and you could see this come out in the work and final product.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nothing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

WBW are a South West Law Firm offering legal services to businesses and individuals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lawtz Design Group?

Lawtz Design Group design all of WBW literature and literature.

What were your goals for this project?

To raise brand awareness and increase leads.

SOLUTION

How did you select Lawtz Design Group?

Recommendation

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Full suite of leaflets, adverts and brochures.

What was the team composition?

We work closely with Simon who is very efficient.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Delivered on time and to budget.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have great communication with Lawtz Design.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Value for money

Are there any areas for improvement?

No