Mary's Been Banned
21st December 2009
The original Christmas story saw Mary turned away from various inns and left in a stable for the festive period. This Christmas – in slightly different circumstances – we have seen our own Bloody Mary banned from YouTube and left out in the cold for her shocking behaviour. YouTube have banned the video due…
Cocktales Goes Live
11th December 2009
As people up and down the country celebrate the passing of another year, and the ghost of Christmas excess comes to haunt us once again, there is sure to be copious amounts of alcohol to wash down all that turkey and chocolate. In response to Britain’s binge drinking habits, we have been working with Derbyshire PCT…
This is not just a Christmas card. This is a CBC Christmas card.
1st December 2009
The first window of the advent calendar has been opened and Wham’s Last Christmas is creeping onto the radio: the festive period has arrived once more. With all the bearded faces and garish tinsel Christmas can become the season to be rather un-jolly, but here at Raw we hope our latest Christmas venture will bring…
Just Like Heaven
6th November 2009
October was a rather eventful month for us here at Raw with our first big studio move. Although we are still safely nested in our creative enclave Islington Mill, we are now residing in the Engine House, which is a pretty amazing space, even if we do say so ourselves! The icing on the new studio cake is being applied as…
Where the Roses Grow
26th October 2009
Friday saw the annual Roses Design Awards decamp from its regular Manchester venue up to Robin’s hood Nottingham. As this was our first Roses nomination, a refreshing walk through our own city centre may’ve been a little more convenient, but not even the horrendous three-hour crawl down the A6 could keep us…
The Twelve Colours of Christmas
12th October 2009
Last year's Christmas festivities saw the creation of Christmas by Colour, a not-for-profit exploration into the colours that shape our Christmas. Frustrated at the plethora of Christmas reds, whites and greens we decided to explore the colours people really associate with their Christmas. Thousands of people from around…
Room for an award...
21st September 2009
We are very pleased that another one of our recent projects has become an award-winning success! Wakefield Council's fostering campaign Room has been highly commended by the Association of Social Care Communicators (ASCC) for Best Campaign. The judges thought that Room was an excellent brand that not only looks great but…
Code + Copy
21st August 2009
We have two new recruits that certainly aren’t two peas from the same pod. Mike, who is the busiest entrepreneur in Manchester, has joined the Raw team as PHP Developer extraordinaire. We also have a Copywriter to add to our bevy of creatives, who is actually me (Ruth), as it’s now my job to write all Raw’s…
Smelling of Roses
16th July 2009
Still reeling from Thursday evening’s success at the IPA Best of Health Awards, we were quietly hopeful as we scrolled down the list of nominees for the prestigious Roses Design Awards. Judged by industry heavyweights, such as Michael Wolff, the awards recognise the best work to come out of the design and architecture…
Save the best for last...
15th July 2009
As we mentioned earlier this year, we were lucky enough to win two IPA Best of Health Awards, with the big event being held last Thursday (9th July) in Camden. All the Raw team decamped to London town ready to enjoy the fine cuisine at Gilgamesh and take to the stage to accept our gongs. After a delightful feast and a…
No tears or long speeches
15th June 2009
Well, after working our fingers to the bone we are rather glad that some people really like our work, and want to give us some silverware to prove it. IPA (The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) has given us two awards in their Best of Health category. Oh, and our work with NHS Barking and Dagenham was also…
Pitch Perfect
2nd June 2009
Just as the sun decides to show its face and the dreary, grey skies begin to lift, the talk of unemployment and credit crunching isn’t showing any signs of dissipating. Here at Raw, we’re always looking on the bright side of life and our optimism seems to be paying off. For the second consecutive year we’ve…
Searching...
6th May 2009
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled PHP Web developer to join our young and thriving creative team just outside Manchester city centre. The candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and production of current and future web development projects. Essential skills are:• Experience…
Summer Camp
30th April 2009
Talent and greatness need a place to grow and thrive, and, here at Raw, we believe this is exactly what a work placement should offer a budding young designer. We are opening up our doors during the glowing summer months ahead to offer 3 graduates/young designers a month long look into the life of a Raw designer, and the…
We're in the book club
3rd April 2009
We’re feeling rather happy after receiving a lovely email letting us know we’re going to be in a book! After submitting our Christmas by Colour project, we were very pleased to hear that it will be featured in the Design and Design book of the year – due out January 2010 – as well as the website.…
Calm and Collected
12th March 2009
Our friends over at C.A.L.M - a charity that raises awareness of depression in young men - are feeling pretty happy after receiving our cheque for £1023.18! The money was raised by people all around the world who decided to buy one of our festive Christmas by Colour posters. This is what C.A.L.M’s Director…
Lot No. 20 - Raw Design
3rd February 2009
We are very flattered that The University of Lincoln have asked us to be part of their Design Auction event, to be held at St Bride Library, L ondon. The Design Auction has got a number of top agencies to donate pieces of design work, which will then be auctioned off to raise money for the third year student’s graduation…
No January blues for us!
7th January 2009
We had a lovely welcome back to work in 2009, as we received our shiny new copy of Computer Arts Projects. The spin-off magazine focuses on a variety of exciting projects from today’s most promising talent, including our good selves! Talking about collaborative projects was our very own Rob Watson, with regards to…
Raw sign contract with LFC
17th December 2008
A career in the premier league takes determination, talent and passion. Our new project may not be on the pitch, but it’s with Liverpool Football Club and that’s good enough for us! LFC work with local communities, in order to strengthen family groups and encourage young people to behave responsibly.…
What's your Christmas colour?
10th November 2008
Is it that garish pink colour of your Auntie’s lipstick or the golden brown crust of a freshly baked mince pie? Whatever colour sums up Christmas for you, let us know and you could become part of our pantone inspired Christmas card and poster. Click here to join in the festivities.
Go Gamers!
15th October 2008
We’ve really enjoyed testing out the new BADHealth game and it has finally been unleashed this week for the pleasure of the young people of Barking and Dagenham. The fab game takes you on a trip through town with lots of food to choose from as you travel. Eat up the healthy stuff to bump up your points and don’t…