Blumin is an insight-led creative and digital agency, established in 2007, with a reputation for excellence in crafting exceptional brand experiences and innovative software solutions that are truly transformational for businesses with a growth mindset.From our hubs in Manchester and Cornwall, our unique blend of creativity and technology empowers businesses to thrive - invigorating their brands and implementing bespoke digital solutions that foster commercial growth and enhance profitability. We specialise in building brands, websites, software, and strategies tailored to elevate brand stories, and spotlight products and services in the most authentic way possible to increase market share. Our brand-building expertise encompasses defining brand purpose, clarifying positioning, and crafting results-focused messaging and authentic visuals to ensure stand out and create compelling online experiences.Somewhat unconventional for a design agency, our technical expertise is what sets us apart and we excel in the design and build of complex software solutions that are often central to business operations with a focus on driving productivity, profitability, and efficiency - and ultimately facilitating digital transformation and long-term business success. We work with a whole range of clients - from local SMEs and Sole Traders who want to take their product to market, to multi-national brands looking to scale. Our experience over the last 17 years has seen us work on some truly incredible projects across manufacturing, engineering, hospitality, travel, professional services, and retail sectors - working as an extension to existing marketing teams, or often as a fully-outsourced solution.We are: Unapologetically Authentic Confidently Experienced Creatively Impactful Tirelessly InnovativeStrategically EffectiveHighly RegardedCollectively Joined-Up

John Smith is Head of Brand at Oii where he leads the company’s brand development, creative direction and visual identity, including UX and the platform interface. With an extensive skill set covering 3D animation, illustration, graphic design, web design, motion graphics and photography, John has a proven track record of successfully developing and executing brand and marketing campaigns that drive both customer engagement as well as business growth.

Graphic design and artwork. Rebranding and wrote guidelines for Bridgnorth District Council. Other work involved website design and front end development, print design for brochures, ads, corporate identity, leaflet, marketing communications

Graphic design and artwork on offline campaigns including press and bus ads, corporate literature including annual reports, brochures, prospectuses, leaflets, website design and front end development, corporate identity.