Welcome too Distraction. In a nutshell, we’re a creative agency that specialises in web design, branding, graphic design and marketing. Driven by a passion for creating compelling, considered design that engages audiences and drives results, Distraction are a multi-disciplinary creative & strategic design agency specialising in creative web design.
Founded in 2000 as ‘Design by Distraction’, the company has now matured and morphed into a bold, innovative and brand-centric agency – blending intelligent creative with insightful strategy whilst retaining the core values it was originally founded on over 17 years ago.
A warm, open and honest attitude has helped to nurture lasting client relationships with a host of local authorities, public sector organisations, private companies and global brands, developing progressive and engaging advertising and design work for clients including the National Trust, the NHS, Center Parcs, Rolls Royce and Siemens.
The growth of our client base has been reflected in the development of our immensely talented team of creatives, strategists, designers and developers who all share a defining ethos: To put the greater good of your brand at the heart of everything we do. We cover a wide range of marketing services covering website design, branding, graphic design, events and event management and advertising.
Our approach and overriding principles centre around creating honest and collaborative working relationships, together with a passion and drive to produce outstanding work. Here are the key principles we live by:
WE BELIEVE IN COLLABORATION
We seek insight, we question, we listen, we challenge – you know your business better than anyone.
HONESTY & TRUTH ARE INTEGRAL
Honesty with our clients breeds trust, which allows us to do what we do best. We always seek truth in the storytelling of your brand – no smoke and mirrors. We discover compelling truths about your brand and express them in insightful, engaging ways.
WE WORK FOR YOUR BRAND
Which means we work for its audience too (so sometimes we need to take their side).
WE SEEK THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
The most captivating ideas come from going off the beaten track.
THE EGO HASN’T LANDED
No ‘house’ style, no lack of rationale, no ego. We have principles we work to, but our decisions are seldom arbitrary. We go with what works best – often unpredictable, always considered.
WE EXPLORE
Sharp strategy relies on solid foundations. We research, we get involved, we get under the skin of your audience and find out what makes them tick.
DESIGN IS NOT DECORATION
It communicates, it solves a problem, it gives content form, it innovates. It works – for your brand and its audience.
GOOD TIMES
Despite being the longest thing you’ll ever do, we think life is too short. We want our work and our working days to be fun – sharp wit and an upbeat approach keep the work savvy and the process lively.
BRANDS LIVE
Branding isn’t about a consistent, rigid aesthetic or tone. Brands need to be adaptive, dynamic, coherent and meaningful. This underpins our approach and informs our ethos that the greater good of your brand is always at the heart of everything we do.
