going global with ashes magazine and the ashtrans conference.

a 21st century industrial revolution.

Picking up the baton of an established European Conference is no mean feat, but elevating the occasion to heights worthy of its 10th Anniversary takes considerable effort and a wealth of knowledge. When the new guardian of AshTrans asked us to help with realising his dream we said “of course, but let’s not leave it there. Let’s shake the industry with a new, global publication too.”

Website on laptop for Stafford Railway Building Society
Leaflet for Stafford Railway Building Society

ashes. hot off the press.

From the seed of an idea sewn in our Stafford studio to an impeccable journal read by thousands around the world, ASHES magazine brings the latest ash-industry news and thinking to a niche global audience. We designed and published the second issue to coincide with the 2022 AshTrans Conference which celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a glitzy affair at Manchester’s Lowry Theatre. Issue four followed hot on the heels of the AshTrans 2023 Conference in Rome.

Product Posters for Stafford Railway Building Society
Advertising for Stafford Railway Building Society

future proof reading.

When designing a platform for international influencers you’ve got to get everything right. From positioning the brand to creating a tone of voice that translates on every continent, the twice-yearly publishing of ASHES magazine allows us to put our passion for typography to the test. It also delivers a tangible asset which has taken our client’s opportunity to the next level. 

Advertising for Stafford Railway Building Society
Advertising for Stafford Railway Building Society
Annual Report & Accounts for Stafford Railway Building Society

brand strategy / brand design / literature design / website design