About me

Hello we are The Hidden Dingbat Collective a design and illustration studio in Essex.

Established since summer 2010, we have worked with a vast array of clients, a few of which include the NHS (Open Road), The British Army, Essex Fire Service, Essex University, Dalebrook Display Solutions, Jägermeister and Colchester Institute: School of Art, Design and Media.

We approach our briefs in a different and refreshing way. Our work is accessible and lighthearted, as well as informative and intuitive. We are confident in web design and work alongside an excellent team of web developers. We believe a sense of humour is key to design and that making a target audience smile will connect with them on a higher level.

We believe in giving people the design they deserve. Good design doesn't just sell your products. It is the key to communicating exactly what your business is all about in an efficient, contemporary and aesthetically pleasing way.

Our hobbies include reading, making and listening to music, swing dancing, skateboarding and charity shopping. Our biggest influence is the 1960's; the music, films, fashion and most importantly the graphic design and illustration from that era. We are in love with pastel colours, paper cut outs, hand drawn typography and simple illustration work, as well as small seaside towns, Americana and romantic movies.

Phil & Lauren

Skills

Illustration, Graphic Design, Art Working and Layout, Digital Typography, Hand Drawn Typography, Web Design, Logo Design, Adobe Suit, Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator, Traditional Print Media

Sector Experience

We started working on freelance brief during our design studies in 2009 and set up our business in June 2010 after graduating, since then we have worked for a range of clients as a full time design and illustration studio.

Awards

BA HONS- Graphic Design Meadia, The Tindalls Award- Student of the Year 2010, Yarn Fest Cover Wars- Winner 2011

Clients

15 Queen StreetJagermiester, Browns London, Colchester Free Festival, Colchester Institute Student Services, Colchester Institute: School of Art, Creative CO-OP, Dalebrook Display Solutions, Design and Media, Easy Tiger, Ego Bunny, Essex Fire Service, Essex University, Fighting Wolves, First Site, Gallows, Gareth Vs The Shark, Jamie Moakes, London Bio Packaging, Mind Your Own Business, Never Means Maybe, Paul Hocker, Ps Its Vegan, The British Army, The Chocolate Studio, The NHS, Turncoat Annie