WE STILL LOVE ME!
London Calling 2008, last week, was back - bigger than ever at Earl's Court. We were asked by Lewis Silkin to develop last year's idea even further as it was such a hit! We opted for an audio casette case to hold the memory stick and an inlay which contained tracks like 'Don't you want ME', 'Don't you forget about ME' and 'Call ME'.

What with even more badges and T-shirts we thought the whole stand was top of the pops!








GET 'IN'
We are proud to annouce that after producing the LeadersinFootball identity, we have also become a Media Supporter of the London based event.

From an extra time point of view, we has also been asked to develop the brand with the entire range conference collateral.




June 2008
ACE!
Adventure Island Mini Golf has finally opened at Star City, Birmingham. After working with 110% Marketing on the project, both companies attended the launch along with the Breakfast Show from Heart FM.

Competitive bosses Karl and Jay went toe to toe. Although, Jay went round with a better score, there was abit of controversy, what with the rubber balls popping out of the holes from time to time, but hey... the client always wins... right!?!?


JUMP TO IT...
The material for the ISPAL National Conference for the Sports and Active Leisure Sector has just come back from the printers. Apparently, we're not the only ones jumping for joy!






MAY 2008
GIZ A JOB?
We have just finished the identity for Careers in Sport and Leisure. CSL are planning a full on conference at the Sheffield Arena later on this year where they plan to give graduates talks/workshops and general advice on how to cut it in the sports and leisure industry.



Informer STORMER!
The 2nd issue of ISPAL has just been sent out to it's ever increasing base of members. This issue concentrates on British rowing's blueprint for success and Indoor facilities for outdoor sports respectively.



YOU've GOT MAIL
Lewis Silkin recentley asked us to redesign a series of email templates. Using their current branding, we applied our designs to their existing CMS so that new emails could be generated and sent out easily.



Banking on us!
We will be working on a project with Kleinwort Benson, recently awarded Best Private Bank 2008 by readers of the FT and Investors Chronicle, to design their regional newsletter.

The newsletter will be sent to their networks of professional partners in the regions where Kleinwort Benson has offices and will update them regularly on KB's views on the financial markets and investment products.
APRIL 2008
DO YER WANNA BE IN MY GANG?
We have just finished producing the Corporate Membership lbrochure for the Institute for Sport, Parks & Leisure.


JUST DO IT ORANGE, YEAH?
We have just completed the internal corporate guidelines for lawyers Lewis Silkin. Just to point out - No - they didnt come in their own special mug, however, THAT would have been a nice idea. Maybe we can lend them the one we have in the studio if they ever need reminding...



iPHONY
"I'm NOT buying one."
"I don't see why I should have to change networks."
"I'll get an unlocked one!"
"Who cares about visual voicemail."
"I'm waiting until they bring the new one out."

If we had a pound for everytime Karl has said one of the above since November, we reckon we would have had about £700 which could have been spent on a new spray booth AND a Xyron machine...

So, on the weekend, he went, he saw, he got excited. He plugged it onto his mac. To be told that if he wanted to keep his original number then he would need a PAC code from Orange. 5 days later - he is still waiting. All he can do is slide the button across...

Karl officially has the most expensive door stopper in the world - but hey - at least its designed by Apple...


WHO ATE ALL THE PIES?
You could say that we are becoming rather greedy here at THE FOREST what with all the football related work that is currently going through the studio.

Well, we have just been appointed brand guardians for Executive Soccer International.

We will be working closely with them to produce both their online and offline collateral which will be used to launch the event based in Chelsea Village sometime this year...







MARCH 2008
KEEPING YOU INFORMED
Just to let you know, that the inaugural members publication INFORM has landed on 3,000 of ISPAL's members doormats.
We would like to take the opportunity to congratulate everyone at ISPAL for all their hard work over the last 5 weeks in order to help make this 48 page magazine happen.


ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME
The Media and Entertainment (ME) stuff we did for Lewis Silkin at last years London Calling has had a bit of a write up in this months 'The Marketer' magazine. Many thanks to everyone involved for making us look good!

Click here to view the full article

EVERYBODY'S TALKIN'
We have just completed both the Discussion and Research Papers for the Investment Management Association. The documents give in-depth information about the world of pensions.



FEBRUARY 2008
BRUM BRUM!!!
The artwork has now been signed off for the series of SMART cars that will be bombing round the streets of Birmingham to promote Adventure Island Mini Golf which is due to open at Star City in Spring 2008. Keep an eye out for the pics - as soon as we get them, we'll putt them on our website...

JANUARY 2008
Hand in hand through their... Sport, Park and Leisure Life
THE FOREST are thrilled to announce that we have been selected by the Institute for Sport, Parks & Leisure as their prefered design agengy.

We will be helping them with their corporate literature, conference collateral and producing a members magazine which will go out quarterly. Watch this space for more...


DECEMBER 2007
NYC, YA!
Whilst being on a 'research' project, yet again, young Karl has been kicking it with his celebrity friends. After having a word with his pal Gordon (see November 2006), he decided to pop into The London, NYC to dine in style (are we paying for this Karl?!?) with his old mucker, restaurant director, Jean-Baptiste. JB was so over the moon to see Karl, he even served the first course to his table in person...
ITS THE FUTURE, WE'VE TASTED IT!
We have just completed the identity for the FUTURE OF FOOTBALL - THE CONFERENCE 2007 which was lauched at The London Marriott, Grosvenor Square and was attended by Sir Alex Ferguson, Randy Lerner, Sam Allardyce to name a few PLUS our very own Karl Hudson.

We were responsible for the identity, marketing collateral, website and an HTML newsletter.

NOVEMBER 2007
A'MAZE'ING
We have just completed 'The Language of Dispute Resolution' for our favorite lawyers, Lewis Silkin.


PSST... TELL BABYFACE
We have just produced a personilzed invitation to a Litigation party for Lewis SIlkin. Based on a prohibition theme, we came up with the idea to tell the invitee MANY TIMES to PSST... pass it on... We can't really tell you anymore or we would have to kill you!



CHEESY PIC!
This month, THE FOREST welcomes it's first overseas student placement. Manuela hails from the country of cheese, fondue and of course, Toblerone. We are also being extra nice to Manulea on the strength of she may be able to pull strings for tickets to next years European Championship where England, will of course, walk it...





OCTOBER 2007
ALL CHANGE
Just to let you know that we have now moved from our studio in swish Clapham Common to our new, super cool studio in Farringdon. Come and see us - we'll make you a brew...

SEPTEMBER 2007
CUP OF TEA AND A SLICE OF CAKE...
So let me get this right... Bake a cake, get some orange candles, take the picture and use it on an ad?? That's what Lewis Silkin asked us to do in order to help them celebrate Haymarket's 50th birthday. It was a piece of cake... We didnt get any mind you :(


State of the nation
Straight in at the deep end with 110% Marketing, we have produced 'over the pond' UK marketing collateral for Soccer Nation in Los Angeles. Seeing as David Beckham has got in on the act - why can't we? Just so you know, our deal ISN'T worth $250 million dollars over five years... Close though!
AUGUST 2007
GOING THAT EXTRA MILE
We have just produced the identity for 110% Marketing who we will be working with closely on a number of projects in the near future. Watch this space...


JULY 2007
NEW BALLS PLEASE!
The new version of Newsnotes has just been served up at Lewis Silkin - just in time for Wimbledon - Ace!


On ME DESK SON...
We have just received our copy of Refereeing which we have produced with the Football Association. As there was an opportunity to change the format slighty, we introduced monotone images in order to keep with the ref theme. Black and white and read all over...







JUNE 2007
IT'S ALL ABOUT ME...
THE FOREST have just helped the "rather more human law firm', Lewis Silkin launch their all-new Media & Entertainment (ME) legal service. The new brand was launched at the largest-ever gathering in the UK of international music industry players and dealmakers. Taking place on the 27 – 28 June, this year’s London Calling attracted a staggering 400 companies, from 40 countries worldwide including household names such as UK Music Ltd, Getty Images, BMI and AEI.


ACE!
We are working with Adventure Mini Golf on a series of identities for their up and coming mini golf site at Star City in Birmingham. Par-fect!

MAY 2007
IT's BEEN A SLICE...
We have recentley completed a website for our friends at Mango Media. The entire site has been produced using Word Press.




NICE TO MEET YOU...
It's always good to pick up clients via word of mouth, so as you can imagine we were more than happy to be introduced to Haymarket in order to help out with the design of their conference material... Watch this space







OH RIGHT... You just nipped...
It was NAB time again recently - well that's what Karl said... To us it's that wonderful time of year when we get given the sacred fridge magnet. He was so thrilled to be 'kicking it' with Vince Vaughan in Foundation at Mandalay Bay, that he 'forgot' to ask for a picture...

I guess these will have to do... Unbelieveable!


APRIL 2007
Happy 2nd Birthday
We recentley turned two - hoorah! We would like to take the opportunity to say a massive thank you to our friends, family and most importantly - our clients (after all, they do pay our wages!!). Obviously, we celebrated in style by spending our birthday money on some new stationery. We hope you like our birthday cards... And yes, before you ask, they are all different!




SWEET FA!
THE FOREST have been working closely with The Football Association to help them produce new collateral for FA CLUB. The new design covers a wide range of material including menus, ticket wallets and accreditation passes.




JUST THE TICKET
We are really proud here at THE FOREST to have been involved with the design of the first ticket for the New Wembley Stadium. The ticket and other matchday collateral will be used for the up and coming U21 England V Italy match.


MONEY TALKS...
We have been asked by the Investment Management Association to design and produce their annual Asset Management and Engagement Surveys.




SATURDAY 17th MARCH 2007 - IT'S COMING HOME!
Thanks to our friends at The Football Association, we were invited to the Brent Community Day at the new Wembley Stadium. Burgers, hot-dogs, pies and pop all round... oh yes, and a bit of football.






MARCH 2007
INSPIRING EVE REVEALS ALL
Inspiring Eve finally launched at One Life Live, Olympia, this month. The event had 16,000 visitors through the doors in three days; Olympia Grand Hall was packed with people who wanted to change their lives.

The Inspiring Eve team asked women from all walks of life to scribble on their walls and ‘Tell us what you were doing when you last felt great about yourself’.

The images above are taken from their Feel Good Gallery project, from Lila who was four, to Jane who was eighty, sharing their jelly and ice-cream and Shrek 2 tales respectively.


1ST LEFT, 3RD RIGHT- ON YOUR RIGHT
We are working with City lawyers Lewis Silkin on a series of projects including from trade ads, exhibitions stands and a Media and Entertainment campaign.

Keep your eyes open for Media Eric...


FEBRUARY 2007
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK IS NOW BOARDING...
We have been working with Standard Chartered Bank on a set of event collateral called 'Passport to Learning'. The passport contains important seminar information and agendas.

This gate is now closing...


JANUARY 2007
BACK OF THE NET!
THE FOREST have recentley had a call-up by The Football Association - GET IN! We will be working with them on a top secret, super special Wembley Stadium project - watch this space...

In the meantime, now that we're on-side, we're not sure if we need a new company logo - answers on a postcard to the usual address...






DECEMBER 2006
A PINE IN THE NECK!!
Ho Ho Ho... Well kind of. This year we have decided not to do a Christmas card - Hoorah. We have, however, decided to do a FRESH New Year card.

Initially a good idea until we started making them... 350 magic trees later - the studio is currently pine fresh and will continue to be that way until 2016!

if you have been good this year - we are sure you'll receive one... With that THE FOREST would like to wish you a VERY MERRY Christmas and all the best for 2007.


NOVEMBER 2006
ALRIGHT BIG BOY... YES !
Karl tells us that he bumped into his old mate Gordon the other lunchtime in Clapham. When we asked Karl what banter had gone on - we were told he had been invited round to his house for dinner. Funnily enough when we asked the big man, Gordon simply replied 'F off!'


STONE THE CROWS, YOU AIN'T gonna believe this UN , guv'nor!
THE FOREST have been working The East London Business Alliance on a their corporate brochure and folder. Based over in Millwall, ELBA are more than impressed with A) our Prada and Aquascutum meeting attire and of course, B) our enthusiasm to 'Bring our tools'.


YOUR NAME IS DOWN, YOU ARE COMING IN!!
We have been helping Law firm Lewis Silkin with their graduate recruitment scheme. Passes were sent to candidates inviting them to visit Lewis Silkin with a view to employment. Triple A passes were given to the lucky few.


OCTOBER 2006
CHOP CHOP
We have produced an invitation for a good old knees up at The Tower of London for SunGard Availability Services. The night was an alleged success as we hear a few certain people were definatley 'Half cut'. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.


SEPTEMBER 2006
DUNCAN DARES!
Whilst out celebrating Rachel's 30th birthday in Wandsworth, we bumped into FOREST FRIEND Peter Duncan who gave us some top tips on how to walk on hot coals and how NOT to put your hand into tree stumps in swamps and get bitten... Cheers for that Peter - see you at Rachel's 31st!!

BEEN DOING A BIT OF WORK FOR CHARITY, BUT WE DON'T LIKE TO TALK ABOUT IT, MATE...
THE FOREST have completed the website for The Clabile Trust who provide opportunities for children throughout the world to build better futures for themselves.




RECYCLED OF COURSE!
Ooooooh! Our new business cards have just arrived. We decided to go for the less is more approach... Designers eh!?!

Get us round for a meeting and we'll glady give you one...


AUGUST 2006
You're twisting my melons, man!
Melon Events, as of today, now have a web presence .Click below and have look - hopefully there will be something for you to get your teeth into!




JULY 2006
CRASH, BANG, WOLLOP...
THE FOREST are currently working with Wakeboard clothing specialists, Accident. We recentley helped them make a splash with their identity and initial marketing collateral...




WISH SWEDE GOT A TICKET...
At 500 euros a ticket, we admitted defeat in Cologne.

TOUTS 1 THE FOREST 0.

We did however, bump into quite a few members of THE FOREST. Only problem is we dont employ anyone called Lance, Raggy or Stratbob!?!?


JUNE 2006
THEY THINK IT'S ALL OVER, IT IS NOW...
We found out today that our 4th attempt of trying to get tickets to watch England play in Germany had failed :(

So as from today, we are on a mission to drink as much Budweiser as possible and buy loads of things on our Mastercards and buy a Toshiba television and shave with Gilette razors!

You get the idea...


SLICE OF THE ACTION
THE FOREST have created the identity and collateral for a new Italian style coffe shop. Apparently, the first 50 customers through the door will be offered FREE cover for life should Italy win the World Cup - safe bet there then...

We would like to offer our apologies for the above comment... OKAY we didn't qualify for the coffee, however, we are now getting a taste for humble pie!

MAY 2006
FRUITS OF THE FOREST
We have recentley created the identity for MELON Events (Memorable Events London - GET IT !?!?) who are Top Banana er... Melon when it comes to organising your office party or event.

We are also working with Lime Media (honestly) in order to produce a full access database and website - watch this space...




April 2006
NAB 2006 – Las Vegas
It was fridge magnet time again here at THE FOREST as we took our annual trip to NAB in Viva Las Vegas!

When asked if the business trip had been a success, we were 'infomed' that the Adobe stand was 'visually amazing' and the Difference Matting was 'different gravy!'

We got TWO fridge magnets as gifts - THANKS KARL - roll on next year!


MARCH 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - WE ARE ONE!
We finally made it to 1! It has been a great year here at THE FOREST and long may it continue. Champagne and cake - it doesn't get much better...


FEBRUARY 2006
WOULD YOU ADAM AND EVE IT?
THE FOREST have just created an identity for 'Experience Providing' company Inspiring Eve. Whether it's a relaxing spa day you require or you want to teach your mum the japanese art of knot tying!?!? - the Inspiring Eve team can help.

Apparentley the 'fly the mother-in-law away to Mars for 10 years' package costs an absolute arm and a leg... Get saving!


TOO FAR! FACT
He's finally gone too far... Young Karl has only applied for THE X FACTOR AND GOT AN AUDITION!!!!

Our resident Karaoke King is thinking of getting singing lessons in order to wow Simon, Sharon and Louis.

Fingers crossed Karl - but PLEASE, can we turn off 'Flying without wings!!!!' Up the creek without a paddle more like...

JANUARY 2006
EYE EYE...
THE FOREST were recentley asked to refurbish the identity of derbyshire based property developers, Elliott Enterprises. Now that the foundations are set in concrete, a corporate brochure has been thrown into the mixer and the website is under construction...



CONGRATULATIONS SHAYNE!
We can finally get back to doing some work here at THE FOREST as the X Factor came to an end on Saturday night where Shayne became the victorious winner after beating Andy and Journey South in the final. We wish him well in the future and look forward to him colaborating with Brenda VERY SOON! Now when does Big Brother start again..?


Saturday was a bad day for THE FOREST... Had we NOT have been on our Christmas do snowboarding in Chamonix, we would have been able to vote for Brenda who sadly departed the show. We love you Brenda and look forward to buying your album soon...


'CHAMO' MOTHER FUNKY...
It's Christmas P-A-R-T-Y time... After our first succesful year of business, we decided a snowboarding trip was in order. Team Xtreme hit the slopes of Chamonix...



It was time for the gracious Chico to leave the X Factor on Saturday night. We still can't believe it! Next week is semi final time. Not that we are biased here at THE FOREST but we strongly urge you to text VOTE BRENDA to 83322




December 2005
NOW THAT'S A FACT
After Maria's shock departture on Saturday night from the X Factor, we have decided to run a sweep stake here at THE FOREST. Although our very own Karl Hudson has been backed by Journey South in the past, when asked what time is it? he could only reply - IT'S BRENDA TIME!


November 2005
THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
An on-line auction company that specialise only in aviation equipment have asked THE FOREST to develop an identity in order to get them off the ground. We are also working on the website which will be up, up and away very shortly...


October 2005
HOLY SMOKE!
THE FOREST were recentley asked to design a brochure for Philip Morris International based upon the results of a one week event in Geneva, Switzerland. Up at sunrise every morning, Toblerone junkies, Karl, Elton and Louise jumped at the opportunity to not only work but to stuff as much triangular chocolate down their necks as possible.


September 2005
GET THE MASSAGE ...
We are currently 'working out' with St. James's Health Club, Piccadilly W1 in order to' tone up' their web presence. The site aims to give an all round feel good factor and generate an increase in membership. Work it girl...


August 2005
SUPER SMASHING GREAT...
Celebrity photographer Gavin Smith was in need of a website in order to showcase his stunning portfolio. A couple of people here at THE FOREST were slightly disappointed that he STILL doesn't have studio hero and legend, Jim Bowen under his belt. If nothing else - it would have made our title slightly more relevant!

July 2005
THE END IS NIGH
After our initial help with their identity and stationery, FIN London are currently working with THE FOREST in order to develop their brand awareness within media advertising.



COMMON PEOPLE?
We have been called a lot of things in our time but never common! Well, as from this month, we have moved to our lovely new offices just minutes from Clapham Common.
Come and pay us a visit - the picnic AND the cherry Tango is on us!



June 2005
ACHTUNG BABY!
THE FOREST are currently working with UK based photographer Ralf Obergfell. (featured in Grafik June 2005) on his new identity, stationery and website.

Coming VERY soon…



May 2005
CHAOS THEORY!
Diamond Driver Training needed help with their brand, and upon a recommendation approached THE FOREST. Since their new identity and marketing collateral has been introduced, their student intake has gone up by 20%.

..IT HAPPENS
THE FOREST recently embarked in a Direct Marketing campaign for SunGard. By combining technology, redundant infrastructure and technical expertise SunGard help ensure continuous access to critical information.





April 2005
NAB 2005 – Las Vegas
THE FOREST attended this years National Association of Broadcasters, held in Las Vegas.

After 8 whole days in Nevada, our very own, Karl Hudson said that the R and R spent in the Bellagio AND The Venitian was well earned. He also tells us that he won BIG on the tables. The fridge magnet we recieved upon his return, obviously proves otherwise.



CATWALK-TASTIC!
THE FOREST were recently approached by Aquascutum to produce a DVD ROM in order to showcase their Spring/Summer Collection 2005.

For once we had hoped we may get paid in designer clothes as a couple of people here at THE FOREST (not mentioning names!!) could do with brushing up a tad!



March 2005
ETEC Components
ETEC Computer Components were in need of a face lift with regards to their current product packaging.

THE FOREST eventually came up with two ranges for their standard and wireless products. The design will be implemented across their website later on in the year.



LYTTLE & LARGE
After producing an identity for Soho based photographer, Carl Lyttle, THE FOREST were asked to put his 'rather large' portfolio of pretty pictures on the world wide web - WOOF!