A Blog on Blogs

We’ve been checking out some of the latest, and greatest, blogs of the moment, keeping our fingers on the pulse of all the latest trends in the design world:

http://typeneu.com/ - Everything you ever wanted to see in contemporary typography.
http://www.septemberindustry.co.uk/ The blog itself is a great design, showcasing the best snippets of top International graphics from around the world.
http://fleuron.com/ Great design and great commentary on design.
http://www.frederiksamuel.com/blog/ Comprehensive showcase and analysis of the latest and greatest advertising campaigns.
http://www.typegoodness.com/ More typography for all you type nerds out there!
http://www.lodownmagazine.com/index.php?page=25
http://ffffound.com/
http://www.qbn.com/
http://www.krop.com/blog/
http://deviationmusic.net/blog/ - Recommended music blog


We have also recently finished designing the latest promotional banner for Getty Images, which is now live on their site as part of September’s monthly campaign. Take a gander below:

New Recruits!

Over the past few months whilst some companies have been struggling through difficult financial periods, Higher Ground Creative have defied market trends by increasing company work flows. To ensure our high quality stamp remains intact, we have recruited in both our design and account management departments.

Please join us in welcoming the following new faces to the team:

James Ward, Senior Account Manager: James has been a design industry professional for 13 years, and has a strong background in design project management from both a client and a service based perspective working with clients such as Universal Pictures, Disney, Fox, Paramount and Warner Bros.

Tamsin Barnett, Account manager: Tamsin arrives at Higher Ground from a leading London based digital agency bringing a wealth of account management experience.

Mark Donington, Designer: Mark has over 3 years of experience in the graphic design industry and has a passion for applying design across all medias.

David Mills, Account Executive: David brings commercial sales and marketing experience from one of the UK’s top TV broadcasters and holds a strong passion for marketing, the media industry and all things creative.

So what are you waiting for!? Drop us a line if you would like to talk to any of the new or existing friendly HGC team members.

Mug Shots!

It was an early summer's morning when the Higher Ground team took to the cobbled streets of Covent Garden for a team photo shoot. Soon to be aired on the fast approaching new HGC website, be prepared to see us showing our array of skills by conducting some stylish jumps and poses for the lens.

Check out the snaps below and let us know what you think!