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Brett Naylor – Planning Application – Review

In 2019 we decided to build an extra 2 bedrooms on the top of a flat-roofed double garage. The Design social made this process very easy and stress-free. Guidance was given throughout the application to the council, and to the practicalities on the build as a whole. A very impressive attention to detail and understanding… Continue reading Brett Naylor – Planning Application – Review

Noble Day Associates – Startup Website Design – Update

Noble Day Associates Website Design

Dominic at Noble Day Associates approached us to help design a website for his new startup company. The brief was to include options for Dominic & his staff to add portfolio work, new project updates & news items. Read the project post by clicking this link

Nick Carvell, Leicestershire County Council – Concept Design – Review

As Transport and Fleet manager at Leicestershire County Council, I used Barnaby to create some images of a specialist vehicle we were planning to have built. The images were created and subsequently used in our design meetings to ensure the vehicle met our needs. Using full colour detailed images allowed the work force to visualise… Continue reading Nick Carvell, Leicestershire County Council – Concept Design – Review

New Website Design Launched – Update

We have launched our new website & company branding to coincide with our partnership marketing campaign with Forest Hill Golf Club & Conference Centre. Please feel free to contact us with any projects you might like to discuss or with any feedback on our new design.

Crossrail… Again – Update

The Design Social - Crossrail BIM 3D modelling

You may have noticed that it has been a while since any updates have been added to the site. Since September 2016, The Design Social has been providing support to Siemens for BIM 3D modelling on Crossrail. It’s been good fun working on the project again & we’re very happy that Siemens were impressed enough… Continue reading Crossrail… Again – Update

Finlay Dawkins – Website Design – Review

Barnaby developed a Web site for my business Finny-Foo-Fars Beauty Box and I was delighted with the results. I was very specific with the look I was aiming to achieve and Barnaby took great care to achieve it. Nothing was too much trouble and the communication was excellent. I would certainly recommend The Design Social… Continue reading Finlay Dawkins – Website Design – Review

Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon – Exhibition Design – Update

Swan Theatre - Exhibition Design

We worked along with The Hub to develop a concept design for the new permanent exhibition at the Swan Theatre. Have a look at the project page: The Play’s The Thing. Read the project post by clicking this link

Craig Smith – Planning Application – Review

Barnaby from The Design Social duly arrived at the agreed time & then set about discussing all our needs. Nothing was too much trouble for him & he spent a great deal of time with us until everything was explained & understood. The service they provided was absolutely second to none & when we put… Continue reading Craig Smith – Planning Application – Review

Craig Smith – Successful Planning Application – Update

We have just completed a successful planning application for the Smith family at Wollaton in Nottinghamshire. The application included a garage conversion, a conservatory rebuild & structural calculations to support the demolition of internal walls. Craig Smith had these lovely words for us: “Barnaby from The Design Social duly arrived at the agreed time &… Continue reading Craig Smith – Successful Planning Application – Update

Visions of the Future

NASA Grand Tour - Design Inspiration

Really fascinating series of posters created by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA: www.jpl.nasa.gov/visions-of-the-future/

Inspiration – 10 Principles of Good Design

Good Design Principles - Design Inspiration

Dieter Rams at Build has boiled Good Design down to 10 principles. Have a look here.

Inspiration – Domestic glass extension

Glass Extension - Design Inspiration

Interesting piece on The Contemporist. Really lovely extension by Mulroy Architects on a domestic property, proves great design is just that, regardless of budget.: http://www.contemporist.com/2016/06/27/a-glass-enclosed-extension-created-a-dining-room-with-views-for-this-home/

Discussion – Criticism’s pros & cons

Critical Thinking - Design Inspiration

Really thought provoking article on the importance of criticism & it’s inherent benefits & problems: Read here

New service – Structural Calculations

Structural Calculations - News

We’ve just finished our first project to provide structural calculations for a domestic extension in Earl Shilton. The Design Social are happy to provide this new service at around £150, depending on existing construction details. Please contact us to see how we can help you.