A few words from the people that count...

“We launched our new corporate identity in May 2006 and we haven’t looked back really. I think our hard work, Steff’s input and design capabilities and our loyal customers & candidates combined, helped us reach our biggest revenue figure of $45 million in 2007. I do not say this lightly when I say, Ouch is a perfect addition to all SME’s that do not have their own full time brand management, and they have become our ‘perfect’ external in house brand managers. They work extremely well with everyone in our company and we all know they are there when we need them.

Steff takes his responsibility as our brand champion very seriously and he will stand up when necessary to defend the integrity of any brand he feels he is the guardian of. Ouch is an integral part of our Team and my Company is in a better place because of that. Combined with always being there when you need them along with producing great visual marketing concepts I can’t imagine Recruit 121 ever having the need to look further than Ouch when we need any design or marketing work completed to our high standards. We are constantly reviewing and evolving the brand to the new levels in order to launch ourselves to an even greater global market."

Chris Holcroft, Owner & CEO, Recruit 121 Ltd / LLC

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“Ouch Design stepped in at short notice to rescue an important and time-sensitive publication project for us.  From our first contact we were impressed by Steff’s unflappable character, creative design skills and his obsession with detail. Throughout the project Steff continued to impress by delivering exceptional work, on-time and always with a generous helping of good humour, despite our best efforts to test his patience and skills.  We are glad to have found such a knowledgeable and talented partner and look forward to working with Ouch Design as we build the IEF identity, both online and in print.”
 
Simon Stoddart, IEF – International Energy Forum, Public Affairs

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"After 7 years of working with someone, you would think that a creative relationship would go a little flat, or worse, same-y and formulaic? Not so with Ouch Design. Steff has always been a source of wonderfully creative ideas while remaining everything I've needed in a brand manager. He's pulled me back from countless errant follies while suggesting alternative directions and allowed me to explore the brands parameters. It is no surprise that my business has grown alongside the brands and with Steff's diligent tweaking and subtle reinvention, our brands have continued to look fresh and current.

I feel that the strength and quality of everything that Ouch Design produces, from our fabulous new websites to our Christmas Menus constantly and consistently reinforces our core business values and always leaves our customers feeling special. Reliable, resourceful and genuinely original I couldn't recommend these guys highly enough! 

Jason Keen, Proprietor, Bar Bodega & The Feathers (Director of Keen on Bars Ltd)

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"We have been using Ouch for our design & marketing since 2000. Their attention to detail is second to none and have helped us immensely with our brand image and sales proposition. This work has now given us a much sharper and more attractive sales proposition. In just six months, this has won us significant business that has paid for the design work many times over. Our whole market position and future growth potential is wrapped up with our unique and attractive branding - all thanks to Ouch Design. The quality of creative work and execution has been outstanding. They have been a first class support team, an another arm to our business if you like, and have always been efficient and responsive to our needs in every respect.

Their work has now given us a much sharper and more attractive sales proposition. In just six months, this has won us significant business that has paid for the design work many times over. Our whole market position and future growth potential is wrapped up with our unique and attractive branding. All thanks to Ouch Design."

David Allenstein, Managing Director, Best Practice Training & Development Ltd

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“Some years ago we started with an idea of developing a nationwide brand, and to develop a business that supported that. After 2 years of in house development we thought it was time to take things to the next level and we didn’t want to employ a big agency, we wanted a more personal touch. After our initial meeting with Steff, it was obvious we knew what we wanted to do and it was obvious Ouch fitted in perfectly with the realisation of our next steps. Since working together we have be able to focus our business on areas that customers see as our strengths, create a simpler brand and products and ultimately protect on intellectual property both online and offline. We are currently making the most of what we have and are planning our next steps. Ouch has been there for us at every stage producing solutions of the highest standards for a very reasonable ROI!

Phil Argent, Managing Director, All Gardening Ltd

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“At Money Debt & Credit Group Plc, we have always realised the true power of investment in design and having worked with Ouch on a number of previously successful projects, we knew we were going to achieve our marketing objectives as a new business. With Ouch advising us and providing comprehensive design programs to suit our plans, we now have unrivaled brand ‘standout’ in our marketplace."

Simon Johnson, Chairman, Money Debt & Credit Group Plc

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"Originally known as ‘The Pasta Bowl’, we required a name change in 2001 to develop the business. We chose Sazio and Ouch created the new look exactly to our budgets. Due to the instant rise in interest at the initial restaurant, we now own 7 sites and are now in a position to plan more over the coming years. The brand image of all our restaurants is now ultra professional and Ouch now manages all our first class print, advertising and promotional work as well as our some of online activity. We are exceptionally happy with their quality of service."

Ferdi Purcelli, Director, Pasta Bowl Ltd (Sazio and ZaZa Restaurants)

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“We found 'Ouch' after being so impressed with the branding and marketing of a local business in Rickmansworth. I like the no nonsense approach Ouch has to getting the job done and the professionalism and clarity of their design work. I am extremely confident that Steff will help elevate our business to the next level and help deliver the right message to our clients."

Toby S Fischer, MD, Ultima Money Limited