A summary of 2005
The year that was. These are just the editied highlights of 2005. Alternatively, you can read about what's been happening this year.
Read all about it
As part of our ongoing policy of securing fresh clients and new business, the Shark Attack brochure (2005) rolled off the printing presses in February. These full-colour booklets are still being sent out at time of writing; if you would like one free of charge, visit the Brochure page on this site. top
First bite discount
March saw a new discount initiative for all brand new clients: a straight 10% off the design fees for their first design job. every brochure that we send out to a new prospective client is accompanied by a First Bite card. Have you had yours yet?. top
Book covers
Over the course of 2005 Shark Attack designed covers and double page title spreads for such novels as Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern, Dead Simple by Peter James, The Return of the Dancing Master by HeNning Mankell, and King of Torts by John Grisham. top
Computer Arts article
At the start of the year Shark Attack was approached by Computer Arts magazine to write a tutorial article showing how to create a media player in Tribeworks’ multimedia authoring software iShell. The article was published in the March 2005 edition of Computer Arts. top
Diversity office renovations
The Metropolitan Police Service commissionned Shark Attack to oversee the refurbishing of the Diversity Learning Branch’s office suite (across two sites in the Hendon complex). The refurbishment was intended to reflect the character of the Branch which, by the nature of its remit, is deemed to be more educational and engaging than other departments. With a need to fit several more work stations into each room, Shark Attack's role was primarily to come up with desking layouts that met the staffing and ergonomic requirements, whilst keeping to budget and simultaneously bringing a designer’s eye to the process. This latter aspect was reflected in the choice of colour schemes and the careful sourcing of required items, from chairs and desks right through to complementary desk lamps and wastepaper basket, artwork for the walls and plants for the open spaces. top
Kiting across the ocean
In mid 2005 marine explorer Dom Mee attempted to cross the North Atlantic in a 14' boat powered only by kites. The ‘KiteQuest’ attempt was supported by a web site designed by Shark Attack, charting his progress and giving background information on Dom and his previous expeditions. The site included a map linked to the boat’s satellite beacon to directly reflect his position, and a blog that Dom could update directly from the boat.
Shark Attack was rooting for Dom all the way, not least because the boat had a large Shark Attack logo up on the bow.
If he hadn't been hit by no less than five hurricanes, he'd have made it, too. top
Get your IT training here
Nova-I.T. appointed Shark Attack to design their new site offering IT training to companies. Clean, simple and easy to navigate, the client was delighted. top
As the crow flies
The BBC Comedy commissionned Shark Attack to devise a logo for Raven, a forthcoming comedy drama show. Although budgetery changes meant that the show has not yet been put into production, the Raven logo was great hit at the Beeb. top
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