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Category: Member SpotlightThe news items published under this category are as follows.Matt Hocking - Leap MediaJun 20, 2008 - 04:18 AMWith twelve years of design under his belt, Matt Hocking had worked on a number of significant branding, graphic and consultancy projects for high profile clients such as Sky, AOL, Lego and Nortel Networks. However, it was not until he became involved with the Eden Project in 2001, that Matt was able to put his lifelong passion for the environment into the contemporary design process leading their graphics team. As a result, all of Eden’s internally design projects were sourced from recyclable materials where possible. Jon Stephens - signDynamics.net in Longrock PenzanceMay 20, 2008 - 08:03 AMManaging Director, Jon Stephens, was raised in Heamoor and attended Mounts Bay School until 1985, continuing on to Camborne Tech (college!) before moving to London in 1988 to pursue a career in IT. This move away from Cornwall lasted 10 years and Jon lived in many parts of South East England and Wales. This career gave him a solid backgound in developing complex, small business IT systems, creating software solutions using the Internet, legacy systems and networks. William Barclay - Professional writer and journalistMay 07, 2008 - 06:59 AMWilliam has worked for some of the world's largest media organisations such as international news agencies Reuters and Agence France-Presse as well as the BBC. He started his career in Moscow in 1993 working as a general reporter for a newspaper called The Moscow Tribune, before becoming a Moscow and London correspondent for the news agency United Press International. Paul Axten - Buzz InteractiveApr 08, 2008 - 07:51 AMPaul is Technical Director for Buzz Interactive. He has been creating commercial-grade digital products (websites, e-learning, games, tools, databases) for more than 12 years. Stuart Slicer - Java, Database, WebMar 17, 2008 - 09:15 AMStuart has worked in IT as a Technical Consultant for more than twenty years. He has worked in a wide variety of industries, on a wide variety of applications. John Endean - Synaptics SolutionsMar 04, 2008 - 07:14 AMSynaptics Solutions is a small software development company that has over 20 years of experience behind it. During that time Synaptics has developed a number of systems for a wide range of clients, ranging from multinational corporations down to SMEs, using a multitude of tools and platforms. Over the last 10 years most of our projects have been web-based, so we are very well placed to provide solutions that are either wholly or partly internet facing. We take pride in providing unique solutions to unique problems. Mark Wright - Piran TechnologiesJan 31, 2008 - 03:16 AMDirectors of Piran Technologies Mark Wright and Dan Pugh were both born and bred in Cornwall. They are both proud of their Cornish heritage and love the lifestyle. Mark remained routed in Cornwall , a keen sportsman he adores the Cornish countryside– mountain biking and surfing. Matt Franks - Fluid BrandingJan 11, 2008 - 05:07 AMWith a massive range of promotional products combined with market leading customer service, Fluid Branding is perfectly placed to provide an imaginative and highly professional solution for all a companies promotional needs. Trystan Negus - Tridian Software LtdOct 22, 2007 - 02:59 PMReturning to Cornwall after building almost 10 years of experience in commercial software development, Trystan Negus of Tridian Software is seeking contracts and opportunities in his home county. Bryn Hackland - Latitude 50Sep 20, 2007 - 04:38 PMLatitude 50 was formed in 2003 in Helston from a merger of the IT interests of Bryn Hackland and Alan Rowntree Ltd. Latitude 50 develops business management systems from low end systems through to large scale web enabled applications using SQL server. We have over 30 years experience in different business environments and have the understanding to ensure that developed systems meet the business needs. We are an ISO9001 and ISO 27001 accredited business. Jez Prins - Hard Working WordsSep 06, 2007 - 04:03 PMOur work with words takes many forms. Some clients write their own copy and only come to us for final primping. Others give us a few hints and a blank page, while others want their website, brochure, letters and press ads all to speak with the same voice. You get the idea: if words are involved, we’re interested. (click title to read more) Kevin Wild - Wild Associates LtdAug 23, 2007 - 04:04 PMWild Associates was founded by Kevin and Gill Wild, and this year is celebrating 20 years in design and communications. Having met at art college in Cornwall in 1980, they established themselves in London, working and gaining experience in several design groups and advertising agencies. Jane Gosney - lighting designerAug 09, 2007 - 03:06 PMJane’s first requirement was to find a local space with access to the latest computer technology and business support facilities. Another requirement was to find a network of designers and service providers also using computers as a creative platform to provide technical support and potential to co sell design services. Joining Digital Peninsula Network has provided an outlet for both aspirations. Brandlab LimitedJul 12, 2007 - 04:55 PMSince a change in management in September 2006, Brandlab has changed. Whilst it still retains its faithful local client base, it’s innovative mix of design, digital and marketing has seen the agency win national and international contracts against big name competition. From its Falmouth main studio, and its satellite office in the South East, Brandlab has secured projects from DEEDS, Dundas & Wilson LLP, Infina GmbH, SalesOut, CESA, Absolute Design but to name a few. Darren McNally - Sahara Design MediaJun 28, 2007 - 03:40 PMFounded in Canada in 1990, Sahara Design Media has gone on to evolve into a full-featured design company to provide creative marketing, design advertising, photography and bespoke web design to clients in their pursuit of reaching a target market. Chris Leather - A-ConnectJun 15, 2007 - 12:33 PMDPN Member Chris Leather realised the potential of the internet in 2000 and began switching career from English teaching abroad taking the Microsoft MCSA course and a degree in computing for which he achieved a 1st. Having avoided computers in favour of surfing from the age of 14, the self imposed hiatus served only as a challenge to establish himself as a freelance nerd! Matthew Harding - Harding Web DesignMay 09, 2007 - 01:58 PMMathew Harding - Web Designer, Branwells Mill, Penzance Mat Harding is the founder of an enthusiastic new company called Harding Web Design. Mat studied computer science in college and university and has worked in the IT industry for many years, creating websites professionally for the last five. He moved from the city of Cardiff to the beautiful area of Penzance, Cornwall in March 2006. Originally part of a local web design team after establishing himself as a reliable developer in the area he recently launched his own business, Harding Web Design, with a new office located conveniently in central Penzance (with free parking!). Neil Tinson - Neil Tinson StudioApr 10, 2007 - 05:14 PMAlthough founded back in 2003 as a freelance practice, Neil Tinson Studio launched as a fully-operational design company in January 2007, offering graphic design and art direction. Straight after graduating from Falmouth College of Arts, Neil Tinson joined Thirteen; a highly respected graphic design company in Bristol. Three years later he moved to Falmouth and a position at Cornwall's largest agency, Gendall, for over two years. Since starting out, Neil's worked with clients such as Barclays, BBC, Bristol Old Vic, Cornwall Enterprise, Defra, Objective One, Orange and Pendennis. Neil Coe - Carta graphic designMar 21, 2007 - 08:07 PMNeil Coe - Graphic Designer With a move to the Penwith district and an established career in the graphic design Industry, Neil wanted to gain back the freedom of designing that had been gradually squeezed out working for a design agency. He describes the experience "I wasn't able to give the client's brief the full commitment it needed. There wasn't the time to think, research, create and play with ideas. It's this 'time' that's so important to the final design." With this, Neil started Carta in 2004 with the sole purpose of producing graphic design that helps businesses promote themselves. Edward 'Teddie' Cowell - Technical Director, Neutralize (*\*)Feb 21, 2007 - 03:29 PMOriginally from Cornwall, Teddie moved away to work in IT and was first introduced to the Internet in 1996 while working for MSN during the launch of Internet Explorer 3 in the UK, at that time he says "I had an epiphany and realised then that somehow I'd end up working with search because I could see how critical it was to the entire Internet experience." (Click header to read more) Mark Mayers - illustration & designFeb 07, 2007 - 04:44 PMMark is an award winning graphic designer and illustrator with over eighteen years experience in corporate identity, brochures, packaging and exhibition graphics. Kevin Pickup: i-webmarketingJan 24, 2007 - 03:16 PMi-webmarketing are a new business to Cornwall and with it bringing fresh ideas to the way Digital Marketing should be conducted. MD Kevin Pickup, a member of the Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) and one of the first within the UK to hold a Diploma in Digital Marketing lives in the Truro area. His experience was gained from previous clients, including The British Computer Society, I Want One Of Those and Anthony Worrall Thompson. Coupled with the insight that most companies could improve their return on investment (ROI) and benchmark against competitors, led Kevin to develop and launch i-webmarketing, an interactive company which strives to achieve optimum results for their clients. Sam Lanyon: Cornwall PAT TestingDec 19, 2006 - 02:20 PMCornwall PAT Testing is run by DPN member Sam Lanyon and offers small business and charity friendly portable appliance testing in the region, with a 10% discount for DPN members. www.cornwallpat.com/ Rebecca Bernstein: Commercial and editorial photographerDec 06, 2006 - 04:10 PMRebecca Bernstein is a commercial and editorial photographer based in West Cornwall. Her background is based in the creative arts, having studied fine art sculpture in Cardiff. She then went on to study photography (her true passion) at the London College of Printing. Paul Axten and Lindsey Randle: Buzz MediaNov 16, 2006 - 02:56 PMBuzz Interactive offers wide ranging programming and development skills, together with technical consultancy for website development, e-learning, CD/DVD multimedia and databases. |
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