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Opening the lid on double concentrate

Opening the Lid on Double Concentrate

Double owned by Andy Kilburn and Mark Lenthall, Double Concentrate is looking to serve the North East with quality design, advertising and marketing solutions.

Andy Kilburn, after years of running a design company, changed careers to qualify with a first in Advertising, then worked internships as a copywriter with some of the leading creative agencies in Newcastle.

Mark, an Animation & Illustration graduate, created projects for ITV and Northern Film & Media, before adding design and art direction to his skill set. Andy and Mark met whilst working in a Newcastle design studio, where they both discovered that clients expectations of a creative studio were the same as those of an advertising agency. So both decided this challenge needed to be met and went about designing and creating advertising work together. Andy says, “The relationship works well as I’m able to check Mark’s design work.”“And I’m able to check Andy’s spelling and grammar.” adds Mark.

Understanding that client’s expectations are rising, Andy and Mark, with the support of a local design studio, headed up a multi-disciplinary training programme for young creatives wanting to gain experience in the creative industries. The experience gained from enabling disciplines from all backgrounds to work together is at the core of Double Concentrate.

“It’s our close working relationship and the extra thought we give to all of our clients that’s at the heart of Double Concentrate.” And where did the name come from? “The recent addition of twins to the Kilburn household was probably weighing on my mind at the time.” says Andy. #DoubleTrouble.

Based in Newcastle, with a second office in Durham, they most recently acquired a video conferencing space in London as their work is beginning to attract a lot of attention. The growing team includes Alex Breeds as Brand Manager, a Masters degree in Mass Communications and Management recently under her belt, and beginning to show that she’s a force to be reckoned within both digital and print.

The bottle of talent opens up to reveal a creative team of illustrators, designers, digitisers and social media experts. Double Concentrate core values are built around three key messages; FRESH, ADD and MORE.

To keep FRESH by working with good clients and organisations.

To ADD our talents to your company by helping your business grow.

For your business to gain MORE from working with Double Concentrate.

Some projects Double Concentrate have been involved in are an upcycling furniture startup company based in Hexham called Decord. They offer an interior design service that will roll out nationally with a skilled network of interior designers. The rebranding of a Tyneside web development company to Highten Digital. Highten grew into a digital business development company with Double Concentrate’s help, and is now attracting corporate clients. They’ve also worked with JP Concrete, a national construction supplier based in Brighton.

No matter what the budget, Double Concentrate approach all projects thirsty to introduce the unique character of your business into their work. Whether that’s anything from print collateral to a viral online campaign, Double Concentrate ensure that the story of your business is shared.

Email: hello@doubleconconcentrate.co.uk

Call: 0191 3755 788

Visit: www.DoubleConcentrate.co.uk

Tweet: @DblConcentrate

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Alex Breeds .