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Creative relationships that grow businesses

Doncaster and Sheffield based Branding, Web Design, App Development, Marketing, Photography and Video.

Sugarcane are an award winning full service design agency offering a full range of services to promote your business including brand identity, brand strategy, graphic design, logo design, marketing literature, website design and build including brochure, e-commerce and mobile websites, social branding, marketing strategy, marketing planning and training, corporate photography, product photography, apps, pr and events.

Whatever your creative and marketing needs, it all starts by sitting on the sofa.

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  • Light and
    Shade
    Light and Shade

    Branding

    Doncaster

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    How we helped:

    In some ways naming an existing company is like naming a child, it can be a personal emotional experience and can be the hardest element of the branding piece to get right. We worked closely with Julie from Light & Shade to get this right from the start.

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    Light & shade | Business card design | Doncaster
    Light & shade | Business card design | Doncaster
    Light & shade | Stationery design | Doncaster

    I was thrilled with the result, it was a revelation. I could see how the logo came about from our conversations and I loved it.

    Julie England, Light and Shade

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    Light and Shade...

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    Light and

    I really enjoyed the journey we took to get the name perfect

    Martin Abonyi
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  • Scania
    Great Britain
    Scania Great Britain

    Media

    Truckfest

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Capturing the day for posterity is always an important function and means that the client can have a great memory of the event. It also means shots are available for web, print and editorial use should the need arise.

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    Scania | Event Photography | Truckfest
    Scania | Event Photography | Truckfest
    Scania | Event Photography | Truckfest

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    Scania Great Britain...

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    Scania

    These images capture the professionalism of the Scania presence

    Mark Loraine
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  • Verity - The Female
    PI Agency
    Verity - The Female PI Agency

    Branding

    Leeds

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    The brief was to come up with a company name and identity for a new business venture, a female private investigation company. The client wanted something feminine and professional which reflected the nature of the business.

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    Verity Investigations | Business Card Design | Leeds
    Verity Investigations | Stationery Design | Leeds
    Verity Investigations | Website Design | Leeds

    Sugarcane are always on hand to support and give advice on all design matters

    Verity - The Female PI Agency

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    Verity - The Female PI Agency...

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    Verity - The Female

    It's great to be able to add extra value for Verity

    Martin Abonyi
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  • Your
    Naughty Drawer
    Your Naughty Drawer

    App Design

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    The Your Naughty Drawer, in the final stages of development, will be available on iPhone and all Android, Blackberry and Windows 8 smart phones. Essentially a restyled version of the website, the app is coded in such a way that it still works for browsing when offline, something a standard mobile website cannot do.

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    Your Naughty Drawer | App | Doncaster
    Your Naughty Drawer | App | Doncaster
    Your Naughty Drawer | App | Doncaster

    Following on from the website, Sugarcane have produced an excellent app

    Chris Alexander, Your Naughty Drawer

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    Your Naughty Drawer...

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    Your

    An e-commerce app presents lots of enjoyable challenges

    Anthony Heley
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  • SPAM
    75th Anniversary
    SPAM 75th Anniversary

    Media

    Car Fest North 2013

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Photography for SPAM's 75th Anniversary celebrations at Chris Evans' Car Fest North at Cholmondely Castle, Cheshire. This was a two day shoot arranged through East River Public Relations in Newcastle and involved photographing the SPAM presence and also photographing SPAM fans in a large 75th Anniversary SPAM can.

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    Spam | Photography | Cheshire
    Spam | Photography | Cheshire
    Spam | Photography | Cheshire

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    SPAM 75th Anniversary...

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    SPAM

    Great team at both SPAM ,& East River PR......a delight to work with !

    Mark Loraine
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  • Live
    Green
    Live Green

    Web Design

    Sheffield

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.live-green.co.uk

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Sugarcane CMS

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Google API, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman
    Anthony Heley

    How it Helped:

    The website has increased engagement in the Live Green project.

    Screenshots

    Live Green | Brochure Web Design | Yorkshire
    Live Green | Brochure Web Design | Yorkshire
    Live Green | Brochure Web Design | Yorkshire

    I would definitely recommend Sugarcane. They are fast, practical, professional, cost effective and creative.

    John Spon-Smith, SYHA

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    Live Green...

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    Live

    Lots of bespoke module work to do for this job. That is the kind of work I enjoy.

    Anthony Heley
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  • Domino
    Executive Transfer
    Domino Executive Transfer

    Media

    Rossington Hall

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Two photoshoots to provide Domino Transfer with images for their launch in late 2012. These shots have been used in Web, Print and Editorial contexts.

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    Domino Transfer | Photography | Rossington Hall | Doncaster
    Domino Transfer | Photography | Rossington Hall | Doncaster
    Domino Transfer | Photography | Rossington Hall | Doncaster

    We have engaged the services of Mark on many occasions to add photographic content to our magazine advertisements and sales brochures. Mark has always totally understood our briefs and delivered much more than we have could have dreamed of.

    Chef, MD - Domino Transfer

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    Domino

    A returning client and friend - these look even better than his trucks !

    Mark Loraine
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  • M3
    Limited
    M3 Limited

    Branding

    Sheffield

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    How we helped:

    M3 initially came to us with a brief for their new office extension, "Please make the white walls more interesting and on a budget - oh and we have 5 weeks!" M3 wanted the internal brand communications to inspire their team, portray the company ethos and vision to clients and visitors and reinforce key values and brand messages.

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    M3 | Logo Design | Sheffield
    M3 | Poster Design | Sheffield
    M3 | Interior Graphic Design | Sheffield

    Sugarcane went that extra mile to provide a great quality service

    James Oliver, M3

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    M3 Limited...

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    M3

    This project developed from basic signage to a complete company ethos

    Martin Abonyi
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  • Universal
    Office Products
    Universal Office Products

    Branding

    Wakefield

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Universal Office Products are one of Sugarcane's biggest and longest serving clients. Since 2006 we have worked with them to develop their brand centered around the annual catalogue and directory creative design work. Universal have become noted in the region for their creative and quirky catalogues that Sugarcane design for the them every year.

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    Universal | Furniture Directory Design | Wakefield
    Universal | Green Directory Design | Wakefield
    Universal | Q Directory Design | Wakefield

    We wanted to work with a design partner that we could develop our brand with for the long term

    Mark Broadbent, UOP
    Universal

    Each year we've strengthened the brand and creativity of Universal's marketing

    Martin Abonyi
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  • Coca-Cola
    Olympic Campaign
    Coca-Cola Olympic Campaign

    Media

    V Festival Chelmsford

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Photographing not only Dizzee but Eliza, You Me At Six and fighting the scrum to photograph The Wanted,, we gave Coke great promo images for both web and print.

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    Coca Cola | Promotional Photography | V Festival | Chelmsford
    Coca Cola | Promotional Photography | V Festival | Chelmsford
    Coca Cola | Promotional Photography | V Festival | Chelmsford

    What a nice guy...much more sociable than most photographers

    Coca Cola Executive
    Coca-Cola

    Great to be a part of such a wonderful campaign !

    Mark Loraine
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  • Wheatley
    Golf Club
    Wheatley Golf Club

    Web Design

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.wheatleygolfclub.co.uk

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Sugarcane CMS

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Paypal, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman

    How it Helped:

    The website made it possible for the client to keep members up to date on upcoming events.

    Screenshots

    Wheatley Golf Club | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster
    Wheatley Golf Club | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster
    Wheatley Golf Club | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster

    The new website Sugarcane produced for us is visually stunning and inviting for new potential members

    Samantha Malson, Wheatley Golf Course
    Wheatley

    As a keen golfer, this website was a labour of love for me.

    Paul Winterman
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  • Heads
    For Business
    Heads For Business

    Media

    Doncaster

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    How we helped:

    A set of headshots for Heads For Business - used on their new website and also in print and editorial.

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    Heads for Business | Photography | Doncaster
    Heads for Business | Photography | Doncaster
    Heads for Business | Photography | Doncaster
    Heads
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  • Mehfil
    Restaurant
    Mehfil Restaurant

    Media

    Sprotborough

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Photography and Video for the Mehfil Restaurant in Sprotborough near Doncaster. This was to form part of their entry into the British Curry Awards 2012.

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    Mehfil Restaurant | Photography | Sprotborough
    Mehfil Restaurant | Photography | Sprotborough
    Mehfil Restaurant | Photography | Sprotborough
    Mehfil

    Mehfil are decidated to their food. Here we capture the welcoming atmosphere

    Mark Loraine
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  • Heads for
    Business
    Heads for Business

    Branding

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Heads for Business came to Sugarcane to support them with the re-naming and re-branding of their accountancy business. we worked closely with Dean and Jacqui to understand the business principles and ethos that was driving the new company.

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    Heads for Business | Brochure Design | Doncaster
    Heads for Business | Brochure Design | Doncaster
    Heads for Business | Leaflet Design | Doncaster

    Anyone who thinks they can create a logo and brand themselves, should really let experts like Sugarcane support them with it. The difference is unbelievable!

    Dean Hutchinson, Heads for Business
    Heads for

    We worked well together on the concepts for HFB's brand identity

    Martin Abonyi
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  • Raw
    Communications
    Raw Communications

    Web Design

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.rawcom.co.uk

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Sugarcane CMS

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Google API, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman
    Anthony Heley

    How it Helped:

    Replacing a tired looking website, this new offering is bright and vibrant and promotes engagement.

    Screenshots

    Raw Communications | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster
    Raw Communications | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster
    Raw Communications | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster

    We wanted a new website as a starting point that we could add to anytime. We got just that.

    David Sayers, Raw Communications

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    Raw

    It is always fun working with professional and aspirational people.

    Paul Winterman
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  • Key
    Fund
    Key Fund

    Branding

    Sheffield

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    The creative work for Key Fund focused on updating and reinforcing their offering to a wider client base, whilst also creating awareness in the marketplace to their other services. The logo was therefore re-positioned and a strong central theme was used for the logo and the literature.

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    Key Fund | Brochure Design | Sheffield
    Key Fund | Exhibition Design | Sheffield
    Key Fund | Leaflet Design | Sheffield

    Working with Sugarcane has helped us to think about really focusing on our client's needs.

    Matt Smith, Key Fund

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    Key Fund...

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    Key

    Working with Key Fund for 7 years is great testament to Sugarcane's ethos

    Martin Abonyi
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  • e-Memoir
    Online Training
    e-Memoir Online Training

    Web Design

    Sheffield

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.e-memoir.co.uk

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Sugarcane CMS

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Google API, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman
    Anthony Heley

    How it Helped:

    The website enabled the client to easily sell the online training on a subscription basis.

    Screenshots

    e-Memoir | Brochure Web Design | Sheffield
    e-Memoir | Brochure Web Design | Sheffield
    e-Memoir | Brochure Web Design | Sheffield

    We would like to thank Sugarcane for the excellent job they carried out for our new website, I can highly recommend.

    Duncan Manterfield, e-Memoir

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    e-Memoir Online Training...

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    e-Memoir

    Marek and the guys are one of the nicest clients we have worked with.

    Anthony Heley
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  • Reynolds
    Insure
    Reynolds Insure

    Web Design

    Sheffield

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.reynoldsinsure.com

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Sugarcane CMS

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Google API, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman
    Anthony Heley

    How it Helped:

    The website has positoned Reynolds as one of the leaders in bespoke insurance in the UK.

    Screenshots

    Reynolds Insure | Brochure Web Design | Sheffield
    Reynolds Insure | Brochure Web Design | Sheffield
    Reynolds Insure | Brochure Web Design | Sheffield

    The new website has created exactly the image we were looking for

    Steve Hamstead, Reynolds Insure

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    Reynolds Insure...

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    Reynolds

    Building on Reynolds' well established reputation was very rewarding

    Paul Winterman
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  • James Arthur
    Promo Shoot
    James Arthur Promo Shoot

    Media

    Saltburn By Sea

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Before he became mega-famous, James Arthur was just a fabulous singer-songwriter from the North East of England.

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    James Arthur | Promotional Photography | Saltburn
    James Arthur | Promotional Photography | Saltburn
    James Arthur | Promotional Photography | Saltburn

    He loved the photos and the T Shirts we had done for the finals using your photo

    James' Step-Mum Jackie

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    James Arthur

    A fabulous guy to photograph, great he has gone on to be a true star !

    Mark Loraine
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  • Domino
    Trucking
    Domino Trucking

    Media

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    A photo shoot to provide Domino Trucking with photography for a magazine article. The shots were taken at Cusworth Hall in Doncaster and included the complete Domino fleet and their drivers. Domino Trucking provide event logistics and artist support throughout Europe and include transport for many bands, artists and events team across the market sector.

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    Domino Transfer | Photography | Doncaster
    Domino Transfer | Photography | Doncaster
    Domino Transfer | Photography | Doncaster
    Domino

    These have to be the best kept working vehicles I have ever photographed

    Mark Loraine
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  • Green
    Estate
    Green Estate

    Branding

    Sheffield

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Green Estate have been a long term client of Sugarcane's and they recently commissioned us to create a visual brand for the Pictorial Meadows side of their business. Having already designed and produced their website and mobile website for Pictorial Meadows we set about creating an illustrative concept for exhibition and vehicle livery.

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    Pictorial Meadows | Brochure Design | Sheffield
    Pictorial Meadows | Brochure Design | Sheffield
    Pictorial Meadows | Vehicle Livery Design | Sheffield

    This is exactly what we were after, it's never easy designing by committee, but what we are sure of is that it presents us with a distinctive brand identity

    Sue France, Green Estate
    Green

    A really enjoyable and creative project to work on

    Martin Abonyi
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  • Higher
    Rhythm
    Higher Rhythm

    Branding

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    Higher Rhythm have the claim to fame of being the very first official job and client of Sugarcane way back in April 2005. Steve's business card being the historical item in question. From these humble beginnings Sugarcane and Higher Rhythm are still working together successfully to this day.

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    Higher Rhythm | Leaflet Design | Doncaster
    Higher Rhythm | Logo Design | Doncaster
    Higher Rhythm | Outdoor Design | Sheffield

    Sugarcane and Higher Rhythm have a long, established relationship which means they really understand our vision

    Steve Mundin, Higher Rhythm

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    Higher

    The relationship with Higher Rhythm highlights how we work with our clients

    Martin Abonyi
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  • Migraine
    Institute
    Migraine Institute

    App Design

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    The Migraine Care Institute app, available in iTunes and soon to be Android store offers migraine sufferers an easy and intuitive way of recording where and when the migraines start, how long they last for, where the pain is in the head, what medication has been taken and much more.

    More information...

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    Migraine Institute | App | Doncaster
    Migraine Institute | App | Doncaster
    Migraine Institute | App | Doncaster

    Sugarcane have produced exactly the app I wanted. Highly recommended.

    Pav Khaira, Migraine Institute

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    Migraine

    As one of our first apps, it was a real pleasure to produce.

    Paul Winterman
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  • Key
    Fund
    Key Fund

    Web Design

    Sheffield

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.thekeyfund.co.uk

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Sugarcane CMS

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Paypal, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman

    How it Helped:

    As well as bringing Key Fund's new branding to the web, this site has also streamlined the entire application process.

    Screenshots

    Key Fund | Brochure Web Design | Yorkshire
    Key Fund | Brochure Web Design | Yorkshire
    Key Fund | Brochure Web Design | Yorkshire

    Working with Sugarcane has helped us to think about really focusing on our clients needs.

    Matt Smith, Key Fund

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    Key Fund...

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    Key

    Making a difference to the way a business works, for the better, is great.

    Paul Winterman
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  • Your
    Naughty Drawer
    Your Naughty Drawer

    Web Design

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.yournaughtydrawer.co.uk

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Open Cart

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Paypal, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman

    How it Helped:

    The website has raised awareness, attracted and delighted lots of customers and continues to grow with the business.

    Screenshots

    Your Naughty Drawer | E-Commerce Web Design | Doncaster
    Your Naughty Drawer | E-Commerce Web Design | Doncaster
    Your Naughty Drawer | E-Commerce Web Design | Doncaster

    We are really pleased with the effect the website is having on business

    Chris Alexander, Your Naughty Drawer

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    Your

    This website was naturally a lot of fun to work on and the orders keep coming in

    Anthony Heley
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  • Pictorial
    Meadows
    Pictorial Meadows

    App Design

    Sheffield

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    The Pictorial Meadows app is an adaption of the mobile website we have produced for the Sheffield based company. We have also produced the main website. The app is full of information, a payment gateway for ordering and uses the devices GPS functionality.

    More information...

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    Pictorial Meadows | App | Sheffield
    Pictorial Meadows | App | Sheffield
    Pictorial Meadows | App | Sheffield

    The app marks a step forward in our relationship.

    Mike Evans, Pictorial Meadows
    Pictorial

    We are looking forward to further developments on this app

    Paul Winterman
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  • Higher
    Rhythm
    Higher Rhythm

    Web Design

    Doncaster

    Details >>

    Web Address

    www.higherrhythm.co.uk

    Type:

    Web Design

    Platform:

    Sugarcane CMS

    Skills Used:

    XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Google API, Javascript, jQuery

    Developers

    Paul Winterman
    Anthony Heley

    How it Helped:

    The group of websites we produced for Higher Rhythm have all achieved the desired effect for their particular requirements.

    Screenshots

    Sine FM | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster
    Music Industry Yorkshire | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster
    Circuit Records | Brochure Web Design | Doncaster

    Paul and the guys at Sugarcane have really taken all our websites to the next level

    Steve Mundin, Higher Rhythm

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    Higher Rhythm...

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    Higher

    Working on Steve's websites are nothing if not interesting

    Paul Winterman
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  • Transform
    North Somerset
    Transform North Somerset

    App Design

    North Somerset

    Details >>

    How we helped:

    The Transform North Somerset mobile app runs from the same Sugarcane content management system as their website. Currently in the final stages of development, the app is largely content based and replicates the members area of the website.

    More information...

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    Transform North Somerset | App | Somerset
    Transform North Somerset | App | Somerset
    Transform North Somerset | App | Somerset

    We are delighted with the way Sugarcane have looked after us.

    Jacqui Cuthbert, Transform

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    Transform North Somerset...

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    Transform

    Working on both the website and app for Transform has been rewarding.

    Paul Winterman
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Jun 2013

We are ready for iOS7. Are you?
We are ready for iOS7. Are you?

This past week saw the first details, of the impending iOS7 update, released by Apple. We, as app developers, are now free to build our apps to support iOS7 and have already started to do so. Apple do like to make us developers work hard and changing all our app icons to suit the new styling is going to be a long, but fun, task. Bring it on.

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