What Drink thinks...
“I first met Mark when he consulted on some design work at a previous magazine I edited. When I left to launch my own publication, DRiNK, Mark was someone I was very keen to work with again - not only because I had noticed his great eye for design, but because he was efficient, cooperative and quick to turn ideas and requests into reality.
The brief for DRiNK was to create a masthead and layout template for a magazine which would be China's first bilingual drinks industry publication. We wanted something that would be bold and masculine, but still fun, just like global bar culture. We also needed a publication that had an international feel to attract premium spirit and wine brands as advertisers.
Mark's work on DRiNK surpassed our expectations. He not only delivered very engaging solutions for typography, grid layout and graphic style, but went beyond that by helping to define a cover theme. Ultimately our covers have been crucial to the success of the magazine, and are regularly commented upon... exactly what you want from your design. Inside the feature pages are also instantly recogniseable as DRiNK magazine thanks to his grid template, which also skilfully navigates the problems involved in being a bilingual publication.
I would not hesitate to bring Mark back in for further art direction on the magazine - and in fact Mark has always made himself available for ad hoc comment and advice. Three years into a successful magazine business, I am very grateful to Mark for the large part he has played in getting us here.”
Dan Bignold : Editor-in-Chief DRiNK Magazine
milliemelisse likes thisisnotapipe
“My experience with 'this is not a pipe' and Mark Beard himself has been nothing short of impeccable. Not only from a artistic and creative aspect which Mark most definitely excels at, but also from the way in which he takes 'the job' on like it is his own. Over the past eight years, Mark has consistently raised the bar with his sublime creativity, always ensuring fresh, original ideas are presented. There is never a challenge too difficult.
The one common denominator in all of the dealings with my clients is the presentation of my website and marketing paraphernalia. This is without a doubt always a topic of conversation. Milliemelisse branding has won numerous design awards and to many, this comes as no surprise. The buzz created by Marks ability to create my vision is priceless for a start up business like mine was eight years ago.
Mark bought my business Milliemelisse to life. From an idea to then a reality, having Mark involved made me feel like the sky was the limit. He was determined and successfully delivered the perfect branding I wanted my company to represent. From web design and brochures to point of sale displays and ribbon, there was no ceiling to Marks professionalism and 'can do' attitude. Mark to this day, continues to offer his expertise with technical support and advise without any delay.
In short, Mark turned my dream into a thriving career and enabled Milliemelisse to grow into the business it is today.
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Melissa Nixon : Director milliemelisse
the right choice for RightSite
“Our company used Mark's services to create our visual identity and found his work to be superb. He distinguished himself through his anticipation of client needs and ability to project the use of the design concepts across different media and applications. We look forward to going back to Mark, and thisisDESIGN, for more good work soon.”
Michael Cole : Rightsite
adidas - the three stripes agree
“thisisnotapipe was an integral creative resource to the Shanghai Creative Centre for several seasons. They were able to work independently, based on seasonal colour and style kick-off as well as within brand guidelines. The creative was well received throughout the region Asia as backed up by some high sell-through rates on a variety of stand alone and range graphics. thisisnotapipe always hit the dates required by our strict calendars, which helped build a level of trust where we could use thisisnotapipe as a reliable source of creative for the brand.”
Jan Simpkins : adidas design director
Haworth Solutions that Work
Haworth has always found Mark to be flexible, responsive and highly creative. He listens carefully to each brief, and responds with concepts that show a sophisticated understanding our brand and our projects. Throughout project execution, Mark is able to adapt quickly and happily to requested changes and alterations. Haworth have trusted Mark to be able to deliver all projects on time and within budget, and he has always performed beyond our expectations in all respects. Mark and his team have been an integral part of the successful expression of the Haworth brand over the last four years.
Julia Tehan : Haworth Marketing Communications Manager
