Design Updates & Project Reviews
The Design Social is based on the belief that Good Design belongs to everyone & shouldn’t cost the earth. This page keeps you updated on our happy clients and our latest projects in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design & Website Design.
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News & Customer Reviews
Alternatively, below are updates on new projects here at The Design Social, along with lots of reviews from our very satisfied customers & their thoughts on the projects we supported & services we provided. These reviews were emailed to us here at The Design Social by the clients mentioned in the review and reflect our expertise in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design & Website Design.
Craig Smith – Planning Application
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...
New Successful Planning Application, Wollaton, Notts.
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...
Visions of the Future
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
Dieter Rams at Build has boiled Good Design down to 10 principles. Have a look here.
Inspiration – Domestic glass extension
Interesting piece on The Contemporist. Really lovely extension by Mulroy Architects on a domestic property, proves great design is just that, regardless of budget.:...
Discussion – Criticism’s pros & cons
Really thought provoking article on the importance of criticism & it's inherent benefits & problems: Read here
New service – Structural Calculations
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...
Inspiration – Barberia Royal
Handsome barber shop design at Barberia Royal, Mexico City by ROW studio. Particularly love the chesterfield style bar stools. Read more
New client website
We have finished a new website design for White Label Resources. Responsive design with a minimalist style to reflect the brand identity & company processes. Have a look here.
Inspiration – Brand Identity
Beautiful brand identity for Mexican Restaurant 'Medina', designed by 'Mast'. The lush palette coupled with a slight art-deco influence is almost irresistible. Read more over at Good Design Makes Me Happy
Inspiration – Logo Modernism
Found this fascinating book from Taschen - Logo Modernism. It explores the art & possibly science of modern logo design, with literally thousands of references. Read a review on TypeToken:...
Inspiration – Kessalao Takeout
Amazing colourful design for a Mediterranean Takeout in Bonn, Germany by Masquespacio Design. Love the bold colours over a natural palette of materials. https://www.behance.net/gallery/19496077/Kessalao?