Start

Solution

Charity Website Design & Online Portal

We designed a custom website that puts people at the heart of the charity, and to establish a strong digital presence.  Featuring  imagery of members engaged in creative activities, a streamlined site structure, and a universal online referral form, the site enhances accessibility and engagement. A virtual gallery was also incorporated, allowing Start to showcase members’ artwork in an interactive format. Alongside this, we developed a secure Well-being Hub, a password-protected online portal that helps members store personal information, access useful resources, and track their well-being progress. Our bespoke Content Management System has been used to allow the administrator to easily keep site content up-to-date.

Brand Refresh & Logo Design

As Start expanded, we worked on a brand refresh, modernising their logo and visual identity to reflect their growth beyond Salford. The previous watercolour-style logo lacked clarity and no longer represented the full scope of their work. We introduced a bold, modern design while retaining the charity’s recognisable colour palette. A new strapline, “Inspiring Minds”, was developed to encapsulate Start’s mission of creativity, confidence-building, and empowerment.

Promotional Film Production

To further highlight Start’s impact, we produced two promotional films. The first, centred on The Five Steps to Well-being, told the personal stories of five individuals whose lives had been transformed by Start. The second, supported by The Heritage Lottery Fund, explored the history of Brunswick House, the charity’s home. Through archival research, filmed interviews, and animated storytelling, the film brought the building’s past to life, celebrating its role in the community.

Exhibition Guide Design

To support Start’s 20th-anniversary exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, we designed a printed exhibition guide. The folded booklet incorporated design elements from the exhibition and Start’s refreshed branding, offering visitors a concise yet engaging overview of the charity’s history, mission, and featured artworks. The guide served as a keepsake for attendees while reinforcing the charity’s incredible achievements over the past two decades. In addition, we developed marketing materials and exhibition displays to promote Start’s initiatives. This included event branding, promotional posters, and exhibition layouts, designed to engage audiences and celebrate the creativity of Start’s members.

Start Creative Packaging Design

Beyond digital and branding work, we supported Start’s social enterprise arm, Start Creative, by designing product packaging for their handcrafted chopping boards, which were successfully stocked in John Lewis. The packaging adhered to John Lewis’s design guidelines while showcasing personal stories from volunteers, demonstrating the real-life impact of each purchase.