Summary
COMPANY BACKGROUND
TEL: 0161 877 2356
Creative Consortium was established in 1994 to meet the growing need for a resource network to handle computer based design and multimedia.
This requirement arose at a time when previously hand-crafted skills such as typesetting, finished artwork, retouching, repro, photography, film and recorded music were being increasingly transferred into a vast array of computer generated formats.
The role of Creative Consortium is to assimilate these formats and provide a platform for digital information to be instigated and, if required, to be eventually turned into tangible objects such as printed literature, advertisements, signs, exhibition displays, CDs and DVDs.
Situated close to the centre of Manchester, Creative Consortium together with its two partner companies (The Layout Pad and Mediachrome) provide clients with either a part or one-stop project management system. This involves selecting the correct technology solutions through its vast network of suppliers and monitoring work during its transition from concept to final production.
Clients include BBC, 422.tv, Blackpool & The Fylde College, Chemlink Specialities, Multiwood Products, and The Textile Institute.COMPANY ETHOS
Creative Consortium is a media centred resource network whose role is to seek out, co-ordinate and supply wholly appropriate services for the publicity and marketing requirements of their clients.
Creative Consortium will undertake work which requires original thought, solving problems for clients in either a consultancy capacity, or as a production resource.
Creative Consortium fulfils the need to translate work generated on computer disk into a wide variety of items such as: display advertisements, company websites, exhibitions, printed literature, CDs, DVDs, promotional clothing and goods, and signage.
Creative Consortium operates as an independent organisation without any commitment to fulfil the production capacity of its supplier network.
Creative Consortium offers all its services, and those of its supplier network, individually and collectively without obligation.
Creative Consortium exercises a flexible attitude when working in conjunction with the existing suppliers of its clients.
Creative Consortium aims at all times to utilise the services of those suppliers which it believes will best achieve the requirements of the client.
Creative Consortium aims at all times to achieve the best possible results within the budgetary constraints of the client.
Creative Consortium endeavours to keep abreast of the latest technology developments and techniques. At the same time, assessing if they are fit for purpose and offering them to clients if they are deemed to be the most appropriate design or production solutions.
COMPANY PARTNERS
GRAHAM HAIGH- PROJECT MANAGER
Letterpress and offset lithography print background with over 30 years experience in estimating, production control and sales management. Responsible for co-ordinating clients' design and internet requirements with the two partner companies situated within the premises. Then contracting and managing the services of outside suppliers.
THE LAYOUT PAD- DESIGN AND ARTWORK
In-house design partner company run by Stefan and Michael Pich. Established for over 30 years. One of the first organisations in Manchester to install an Apple Mac design computer system. This has been regularly upgraded to offer clients the most advanced creative solutions.
MEDIACHROME- "WEBSITES THAT WORK!"
In-house company established in January 2000 by the partners of Creative Consortium and The Layout Pad, together with multimedia guru Jim Bisset to provide clients with internet solutions. Utilises the latest Apple Mac and website technology. This is fully integrated with the computer facilities owned by the two partner companies.
TEL: 0161 877 2356
Creative Consortium was established in 1994 to meet the growing need for a resource network to handle computer based design and multimedia.
This requirement arose at a time when previously hand-crafted skills such as typesetting, finished artwork, retouching, repro, photography, film and recorded music were being increasingly transferred into a vast array of computer generated formats.
The role of Creative Consortium is to assimilate these formats and provide a platform for digital information to be instigated and, if required, to be eventually turned into tangible objects such as printed literature, advertisements, signs, exhibition displays, CDs and DVDs.
Situated close to the centre of Manchester, Creative Consortium together with its two partner companies (The Layout Pad and Mediachrome) provide clients with either a part or one-stop project management system. This involves selecting the correct technology solutions through its vast network of suppliers and monitoring work during its transition from concept to final production.
Clients include BBC, 422.tv, Blackpool & The Fylde College, Chemlink Specialities, Multiwood Products, and The Textile Institute.COMPANY ETHOS
Creative Consortium is a media centred resource network whose role is to seek out, co-ordinate and supply wholly appropriate services for the publicity and marketing requirements of their clients.
Creative Consortium will undertake work which requires original thought, solving problems for clients in either a consultancy capacity, or as a production resource.
Creative Consortium fulfils the need to translate work generated on computer disk into a wide variety of items such as: display advertisements, company websites, exhibitions, printed literature, CDs, DVDs, promotional clothing and goods, and signage.
Creative Consortium operates as an independent organisation without any commitment to fulfil the production capacity of its supplier network.
Creative Consortium offers all its services, and those of its supplier network, individually and collectively without obligation.
Creative Consortium exercises a flexible attitude when working in conjunction with the existing suppliers of its clients.
Creative Consortium aims at all times to utilise the services of those suppliers which it believes will best achieve the requirements of the client.
Creative Consortium aims at all times to achieve the best possible results within the budgetary constraints of the client.
Creative Consortium endeavours to keep abreast of the latest technology developments and techniques. At the same time, assessing if they are fit for purpose and offering them to clients if they are deemed to be the most appropriate design or production solutions.
Area of Expertise
COMPANY PARTNERS
GRAHAM HAIGH- PROJECT MANAGER
Letterpress and offset lithography print background with over 30 years experience in estimating, production control and sales management. Responsible for co-ordinating clients' design and internet requirements with the two partner companies situated within the premises. Then contracting and managing the services of outside suppliers.
THE LAYOUT PAD- DESIGN AND ARTWORK
In-house design partner company run by Stefan and Michael Pich. Established for over 30 years. One of the first organisations in Manchester to install an Apple Mac design computer system. This has been regularly upgraded to offer clients the most advanced creative solutions.
MEDIACHROME- "WEBSITES THAT WORK!"
In-house company established in January 2000 by the partners of Creative Consortium and The Layout Pad, together with multimedia guru Jim Bisset to provide clients with internet solutions. Utilises the latest Apple Mac and website technology. This is fully integrated with the computer facilities owned by the two partner companies.