Posted on January 02, 2015

2014 has been a year of growth and celebration for Sugar Creative Studio.

We've increased our client base significantly by winning several competitive tenders and had some great recommendations by existing clients. We've also added new team members, redesigned our website and increased our digital services. On top of this we've attended and had the opportunity to be guest speakers at several high profile events and exhibitions worldwide and created a sister company which provides beautifully designed, handcrafted mobile games and apps. It's been a busy one!

Here are some of our highlights of 2014. For a further insight into the creative services we provide and the work we've created please visit our website.

A new identity for Welsh TV channel S4C

The year began with a very busy January and February having won our biggest commission to date. We were delighted to be chosen to assist S4C in creating their new brand and visual language.

The objective for the successful company was to develop the new identity and then work with the internal design team at S4C to guide them to a point where the new brand concept could be handed over for implementation and disseminated throughout the organisation with a view to launching in the Spring of 2014.

This concept would have to work effectively when implemented on S4C’s website, and all digital platforms, on all marketing and printed media as well as on the channel itself.

The tender set out three areas which the refresh needed to cover; the main identity (including 'Cyw', their kids programming segment and 'Stwnsh', their teen programming segment), transmission information and on screen menus and channel idents.

You can read more about the S4C rebrand project via our S4C case study mini-site.

Bringing dinosaurs back to life with the Dan-yr-Ogof 'Adventure App'

Dan-yr-Ogof approached us to consider what a digital interpretation of their attraction would look like for a visitor to their site. After careful consideration we pitched the idea of an 'Adventure App' initially for the iPad which would have several features for a visitor to engage with whilst at the site and some features that could be utilised before a visit.

You can read more about the completed project via our Dan-yr-Ogof case study.

Our Trade Mission to San Francisco with the Welsh Government

In March, Dan and Jase travelled to San Francisco with a small delegation on behalf of the Welsh Government on a trade mission representing the creative industries in Wales.

Highlights from their journey included visiting the headquarters of Apple & Google, appearing on TWiT.TV and attending the massive Games Developer Conference at the Mosconi Center (oh… and not forgetting... driving a Chevrolet Camero across the Golden Gate Bridge).

You can read more about Dan and Jase's adventures via our blog diaries.

Discover the history, myths and legend of Bridgend via Augmented Reality

We were commissioned by Bridgend Bites (Bridgend Tourism), to create a digital experience where users can discover the stories of the valleys around Bridgend, including Dr Richard Price, the Maid of Cefn Ydfa, Thomas Evans and many more. All via an immersive augmented reality experience users can track dinosaurs, smelt iron, uncover lost treasure and hunt ghosts in 17 unique destinations.

Read more about the project via our Digital Bridgend case study.

The Valleys — A new brochure for a revitalised tourist destination

Sugar Creative Studio has a long history with the 'The Valleys' project having delivered various campaign digital creative work over the past few years. This year, we were commissioned by Visit Wales to design and manage the production of the tourism brochure for the region.

You can read more about the project via our The Valleys case study.

#30daysofSugar

A self initiated studio photography challenge that lasted 30 days which enabled us to see the world in new creative ways.

Read more about the project via our blog article.

Word Whiz — a new word games for all ages, anywhere

2014 saw the birth of our sister company, Marshmallow Entertainment which provides beautifully designed, handcrafted games and apps. A family friendly word game called 'Word Whiz' became the first app we were proud to develop and soft launch at the end of the year.

Visit the Word Whiz website to learn more.

To discuss any of these projects further please contact Dan Clemo, Managing Partner of Sugar Creative Studio at: 029 2000 6776 or email dan@sugarcs.com

We wish you a very happy New Year. Here's to an even bigger and better 2015!