What's the big idea? That's pretty much at the core of everything we do – whether we're helping to get a new business venture off the ground, or helping a global brand talk to their audience.
An idea anchored with a sound strategy and delivered with creative flair delivers a pretty good punch. It gives a brand strength, makes them more memorable and adds substance to their offering.
We immerse ourselves in your business, we test out your products and services (if practical), ask loads of questions, unscramble the jargon, research your marketplace, and ultimately get a feel for the world in which you operate.
This approach not only helps to identify strong communication solutions, but it builds trust with our clients. So much so, we have clients who have trusted and valued our way of working for many, many years – and still do to this day.
So, who are we?
Mike Roberts
Director and Creative
Mike has a background in branding and graphic design and has created, evolved and implemented branding solutions for local, national and international clients. He has extensive experience in the retail, financial and B2B sectors, working with food & drink, banking, IT and property development.
Mike provides creative solutions, art direction and project planning.
Creative Awards
D&AD 2009 in book – Photography.
D&AD 2009 in book – Brochure Design.
Silver Lion – Cannes Lions 2009.
Silver – Promotional Brochures – Fresh Awards.
Silver – NABS Award for Charity – Fresh Awards.
Silver – Best use of Photography – Fresh Awards.
Silver – Brochure Design – Roses.
Silver – Photography – Roses.
Creative Awards
D&AD 2009 in book – Photography.
D&AD 2009 in book – Brochure Design.
Silver Lion – Cannes Lions 2009.
Silver – Promotional Brochures – Fresh Awards.
Silver – NABS Award for Charity – Fresh Awards.
Silver – Best use of Photography – Fresh Awards.
Silver – Brochure Design – Roses.
Silver – Photography – Roses.
Emily Roberts
Director, Creative
and Accounts
Emily comes from a background in advertising. Before setting up AR Creative, she headed-up a creative studio developing distinctive campaigns across above-the-line and below-the-line communications within a large Manchester Ad agency.
She has extensive experience in specialist retail, leisure & outdoor and the third sector.
Emily provides creative solutions, project planning and a keen eye for detail.
Jonathan Allen
Digital Lead
Jon is our independent digital consultant who provides expert knowledge and skills for website development and hosting services.