New curator, Ruth Gooding asked me to give the THG logo a refresh. I created a offset halftone layer and introduced a brighter colour palette. www.thelmahulbert.com
Thelma Hulbert logo refresh
Eureka Comms Website goes live
I love it when I have a happy client! Thank you for the champagne. www.eurekacomms.co.uk
Spark Somerset
Spark Somerset is now in their new offices and the one stop shop for information, advice, training and support to the voluntary and community sector in South Somerset, Mendip and Sedgemoor. They also run the Volunteer Service, inspiring people to get involved and make a difference in their communities. So if you have any spare … Read More
Art on the East Devon Way
Over the Summer of 2018 the Thelma Hulbert Gallery partnered with East Devon AONB to help people of all ages engage with the landscape in new and creative ways. We designed this pocket sized map with a beautiful AONB map printed by Artist Emma Molony and lettering by myself. https://www.thelmahulbert.com/?q=exhibitions/current
Launch of Switchbook 2017
We’ve been working with Spaeda to create the new logo and promotional material for the Switchbook 2017 project which was launched very succesfully at Hestercombe yesterday. Switchbook is an innovative project aiming to bring arts, cultural and educational practioners together working side by side on a continuous sketchbook journey. Switchbook is one of the projects … Read More
Cancer Care Trust logo
After a long battle with cancer my sister inlaw, Indira, passed away in November last year. It hit me really hard and I went underground for a while and didn’t want to face up to anything. After her funeral we discovered that when Indira was last in Sri Lanka with her family she had been … Read More
Weather Station (Part II) Mini newspaper
As part of the b-side festival 2016 Weather Station (Part II) will bring together work by artists Laurie Lax, Laura Hopes, James Hankey, Nicola Kerslake, Phil Smith, Stair/Slide/Space, Jethro Brice, Simon Lee Dicker, Alexander Stevenson and Elaine Fisher (+ special guests). The exhibition will include new and existing work from all the participating artists alongside their … Read More
New logo for Somerset Voluntary charity
We had the pleasure in working with SSVCA (South Somerset Association for Voluntary and Community Action). Now renamed SPARK. We created an identity that would inspire volunteers and groups that work or would like to work in the voluntary sector. The charity renamed following a merger with MCS (Mendip Community Support). SPARK now covers the … Read More
Timeline for the Octagon Theatre
We where asked by Pauline Burr (Arts Officer at SSDC) to produce a timeline to accompany the screening ‘And the show goes on’. A century of entertaining Yeovil. The screening is on 10th July 2016 The Octagon Theatre is owned and managed by South Somerset District Council.
Terrain: Land into Art
We had the pleasure in collaborating with Tim Martin curator for Hestercombe and Writer Lizzie LIoyd for the exhibition Terrain Land into Art. The catalogue produced fits neatly into the hand and allows the reader to be taken on a journey throughout the art work exhibited. The catalogue is printed on GFSmith stock and printed … Read More
Newspaper Club blog about Weather Station Part I
The Newspaper Club have featured The Weather Station Part I project on their blog, check it out here: http://blog.newspaperclub.com/…/…/11/weather-station-part-i/
Westfield Academy School Prospectus – Hot off the Press
Many young students in Yeovil, Somerset will be receiving the beautifully photographed school prospectus for 2015/2016. We wanted to capture the all the good qualities that Westfield Academy has to offer young students. Westfield Academy is highly rated academically but also has outstanding sports, music and dance facilities and these areas needed to be highlighted. … Read More
Christmas has arrived early
I’ve just had these two fabulous books arrive from Counter Print. These will be well thumbed and added to my inspirational books on Graphic Design.
Venue map for Brympton D’evercy House
We had the pleasure in working with the owners of Brympton D’evercy House to produce a venue map. Popular with weddings and private hire the house needed to let the visitors know what wonders the house and grounds had to offer and to discover during their stay. We comissioned the very talented illustrator Bex Stanley … Read More
Branding of Torquay Museum
We where approached by Torquay Museum to evolve their out dated logo. It was an opportunity not to be missed and more than an evolution was presented. Housed within a grand late Victorian building, Torquay Museum was founded by Torquay Natural History Society. The museum has fantastic collections from the frozen wastes of the Antarctic to the … Read More
Tickled Tastebud Company
Tickled Tastebud Company believe they are the first ever dedicated vegan pie company in London. We worked with the chef and owner of the business to create a logo that would be applied to the packaging and marketing material. You will find Tickled Tastebud savoury pies and yummy cheesecakes trading on Sundays at Upmarket on … Read More
Palaces and Cabins catalogue
Palaces & Cabins exhibition took place at Salisbury Arts centre. We produced the identity and all the Palaces & Cabins material for the exhibition and exhibition catalogue. For more information…
Dawes Twineworks – West Coker, Somerset
We where asked by Dawes Twineworks to produce two sail flags, that would be placed at the entrance of the twineworks. The twineworks is an ongoing restoration site in West Coker, Somerset that is over 600 years old where they made Coker sail cloth and twine. www.westcoker.net/home-page/ropewalk/ http://somersetroutes.co.uk/site/dawes-twine-works/39
Swan Theatre – Yeovil
We have just given the Swan Theatre – Yeovil a face lift to their home page, bringing all events and auditions to the ‘front of house’. It also now has a members area, so all members have priority access to viewing booked rooms and the stage for events and productions. http://www.swan-theatre.co.uk/
Make the Most
We have been selected to work with Craftspace and Somerset Art works to design the catalogue for the fourthcoming exhibition at The National Trust property Barrington Court, Somerset, UK. Five artists have been commissioned to make bespoke and new work paired with local suppliers of raw materials. They are Laura Ellen Bacon, Gary Allson, Thomas … Read More
Glastonbury, or Pilton Pop festival if you are local
We where commissioned by Somerset Artworks to design the perimeter fence graphics for The Avalon Field at this years Glastonbury Festival 2013. They where a whopping 100m long by 1.7m high. Images to come.
Dyne Drewett Solicitors new office, new identity
Dyne Drewett has moved to their new offices in Sherborne, Dorset. Alongside that we designed the company a new logo which captures their aspirations. The logo has been applied to all media and printed documents, exterior and interior signage. We also designed their new website http://www.dynedrewett.com Photography on the website by Paul Tanner.
Word of mouth works for us!
Karen Layzell came to us with her new business idea to set up Management Information Systems within Independent Schools and we worked with her to create the identity for her new business, Laird Dempster (LD). We also worked with copywriter Eliose Ghirlando who helped produce content for the LD mail outs. http://www.lairddempster.com http://www.eloiseghirlando.com
Happy Christmas!
We would like to wish all of our clients a very Merry Christmas and it’s been a good year working with you all. Thank you. We will not be returning to the studio until 8th January 2013. See you in the New Year!
Somereset Wildlife Trust
We’ve been designing leaflets for the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Promotion for the Routes to the River Tone Project and Magnificent Meadows.
Blackdown Hills Artists and Makers (BHAAM)
Blackdown Hills Artists and Makers (BHAAM) is a membership organisation of creative practitioners who live, work, and have an interest in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Devon/Somerset border. We have designed the exhibition guide for their Skills Unearthed (2012-2013) exhibition www.bhaam.org.uk
Open Studios 2012
The Somerset Art Works (SAW) Open Studios has arrived back from the printers. It is the FREE Open Studios guide for Somerset 15th to 30th September.
What a day
On Wednesday 9th May I spent the day working with photographer/graphic designer Seb King and writer David F Davies. We have been let into the lives and creative spaces of some of Somerset’s most valued artists. A big thank you to Pauline Rook, Jane Mackey, Amanda Khan-Davis, Jane Brayne, David Brayne, Val George, Emma Scott … Read More
Mat Chivers – Sculpture & Drawings 19 May – 30 June at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery
A selection of sculpture and drawing by this prominent Devon based artist whose recent group exhibitions have included shows at the Venice Biennale and the Courtauld Institute of Arts. This THG exhibition highlights the diversity in Mat’s work which looks at processes of change through unique combinations of traditional and technological materials. This exhibition marks … Read More
OPEN STUDIOS
We are proud to announce that we won a 4 way pitch to design this years Open Studio Event guide for Somerset Art Works. http://www.somersetartworks.org.uk/ We will be working with poet/writer David Francis Davies and photographer Seb King. Open Studios 15th to 30th September, 2012
Renewal Arts
We are pleased to be working with Renewal Arts on their re-brand and re-design of their website. http://renewalarts.org/
Denman Collins Consultancy New logotype
We had the pleasure of working with Carole from Denman Collins Consultancy to create a new identity for the consultancy. We love the Spot UV on the business cards!
The Beautiful world of letterpress
I’ve been having a sort out, as we are moving out of the main studio space to have the next exhibition here at the Old School Room and realized that I had not shown off our new address coasters! They have been beautifully printed by http://www.typoretum.co.uk/ Fire and Ice is still open during our exhibition … Read More
Wishing you Happy Christmas
I printed these Christmas Cards at the screen printing studio http://www.idressmyself.co.uk/ based in Frome, Somerset. A Big thank you to Beth and Pete for making me feel very welcome, leaving me with the desire to do more…
I played and this is what happened
The Golden Cockerel!
I’m off to play
I am off to London play with my pal and old college buddy Nina. We are going to Print Club on Sunday to do some Silk screen printing! ‘Happy feet’ my son’s cockerel is featuring in my artwork. Wish me luck! http://www.printclublondon.com/
Rare breed pigs
The West Orchard – Quality Meat From Happy Rare Breeds We worked with The West Orchard owner to generate a name, new identity and strapline for the British Saddleback Pedigree pig breeder. The new identity so far has been applied to signage and stationery.
Under a New Sun Launch Party tonight
We are planning to have 3 exhibitions/events a year here at the Old School Room and tonight is the launch party of our first one. We are venue 11 in part of the Somerset Art weeks. http://www.somersetartworks.org.uk/node/6606 Simon has been working very hard with 8 Somerset artists to get this exhibition top notch! Not sure … Read More
Western Gazette feature
We are in
Yes we have moved in and it is amazing, we are so excited! surrounded by boxes and having a good sort out. Back to work on Monday.
OSR so nearly ready
Manyberries NEW branding and website launch
Manyberries gardening and design company is run by Stephen and Claire Puckett. They are based near Castle Cary in Somerset, and work across the South West and beyond. We have worked with them to create this contemporary logo type with an organic illustrative style. The website is to be launched 2/06/11. www.manyberries.co.uk
OSR update
We have painted walls and doors are in. Finally our dome shaped roof light arrived! It is looking less like a building site…
It’s very high up there!
Old School Room having a newly painted ceiling.
Raise your potential launched
Underfloor heating down
We have underfloor heating down,the limecrete floor is drying nicely let’s hope this weather keeps up. http://www.lime.org.uk
Taking shape
The Old School, West Coker room is taking shape nicely.
THG Exhibitions programme
Latest Thelma Hulbert Gallery Exhibitions programme designed by Fire & Ice 20 November 2010 – 7 May 2011 http://www.thelmahulbert.com/pdf/THG_3%20broch_aut_single4.pdf
Swan Theatre Press
We also got a mention in 18th November Design Week http://www.creativematch.com/cmecrm/action/p.cfm?m=11669&e=32887&c=2742
THG press
Arts Council http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/news/thelma-hulbert-gallery-expands East Devon District Council http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/thelma_hulbert_gallery Arts Culture http://artsculture.newsandmediarepublic.org/2010/05/26/thelma-hulbert-gallery-reopens-with-earthscapes-exhibition/ Art Guide http://www.artguide.org/museums.php?id=5431272M Art on your doorstep http://www.artonyourdoorstep.org.uk/thelma-hulbert-gallery
The Swan Theatre, Yeovil
We are pleased to announce that the Swan Theatre website launches today http://www.swan-theatre.co.uk/
Lovegrove Essentials
Hannah Lovegrove has launched a new skin care range which is hand-made in West Dorset using only high-quality natural ingredients and pure essential oils. Through research into age-old recipes and the application of some 21st century know-how, the Lovegrove Essentials range offers truly natural skin care for both professional salons and spas, and for private … Read More
The Theatrical Guild 2011 calendar
We have proudly designed the 2011 Calendar titled The Working Wardrobe. With theatre’s contributing photographs from behind the scenes and some fab shots from Angus Deuchar once again. http://www.ttg.org.uk
Swan Theatre
Fire & Ice have been commissioned to design the new website for the Swan Theatre, Yeovil.
Location for Yeovil’s young film makers
Students from FdA media practice at Yeovil College filmed part of their short film at the Old School Room, West Coker. We look forward to seeing the end results.
Thelma Hulbert Grand Opening Sat 29th 3pm
We would be delighted if you could join us for the opening of the expanded Thelma Hulbert Gallery on Saturday 29 May. The gallery will be officially opened at 3pm by internationally acclaimed sculptor Peter Randall-Page and the Chairman of East Devon District Council. This will be your chance to preview our opening exhibition ‘Earthscapes’ … Read More
Milton Pier – Where water once was
From just north of Shore Avenue on the East coast of the Portsmouth Peninsular, Milton Pier stretches across the expansive coastal open space of Milton Common for half a mile. The Pier is not a continuous solid structure, but a corridor of creative interventions that evoke the idea of the Milton Common as land re-claimed … Read More
Fire & Ice Win THG Gallery branding pitch
We are very pleased to have won the 5 way pitch for the re branding of the Thelma Hulbert Gallery. The newly refurbished gallery in East Devon is due to open in May 2010.
Tamworth Field, Portsmouth
Simon has been appointed as lead artist to work on his third Play Path Finder commission for Portsmouth City Council at Tamworth Field near Milton Common. Work will commence Jan 2010.
Play in the South East
Simon’s special feature in the December edition of Play in the South East can now be found here: http://www.playengland.org.uk/southeast/play-in-the-south-east-dec-09.pdf
Brewhouse Launch
Entry Level artwork is now complete and is due to be launched with the new front of house and newly landscaped Somerset Square end of November early December.
Wanted freelance web developer
We are looking for a freelance web developer that can use HTML and Flash and additional languages such as PHP, .NET and XML. Please contact us if you would be interested in working with us. Call or email chantelle@fireandicecreative.com
The Theatrical Guild
We have been working with the charity and photographer Angus Deuchar to produce the 2010 calendar. “We hope to produce a calendar every year, featuring different theatre departments. It seemed natural to start with the first people you meet walking into the theatre, the stage door-keepers. Box office next year?”
We have keys!
We are very excited as we have keys to our new premises. We will be working with local architects Boon Brown for the initial stages.