As the digital world continues to rapidly develop, our first Field Guide of the year seeks to demystify some of the most common terminology related to websites, online advertising and email marketing. While we certainly cannot answer everything, we hope it proves useful at addressing some of the rather confusing language associated with the digital age. Please do get in touch should you have any further questions.
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, we spent January’s Dialogue learning about all things breathwork. Joined by expert, March Russell, we spent the evening learning about the science, understanding how the practice is being used within the working environment and the tips and techniques that we can all use to reduce the stress and anxieties of daily life.
Socrates are beginning the year with positive news as we have been appointed on a new commercial office development at 6 More London. Situated next to Tower Bridge and collaborating once again with St Martins Property Group, we are currently developing a new brand and positioning to inform the full campaign over the coming months.
As we hurtle towards the end of the 2023, we are celebrating the opening of a brand-new workspace. Lovingly known as ‘The Underworld’ and situated next to our current studio, the new area provides additional collaborative working space, a purpose-built boardroom and quiet working zones. It is already proving popular.
The Digital team have recently welcomed the profoundly impressive intern, Ellie Downer. Ellie has proven a keen eye for research, supporting the team in identifying new trends and informing knowledge transfer throughout the Company.
We welcome a new face this month as Oli Bishop joins as a Project Coordinator. Working closely with Director, Oliver Dadak, Oli will closely collaborate with our strategy and studio teams across many of our commercial branding projects.
As a festive thank you to the team, December’s Dialogue celebrated all things South American wine. Joined by Susan Harper from Brinkley’s Wines, we spent the evening broadening our palettes and opinions across Chile, Argentina and lesser known areas including Patagonia. As ever, thank you to Susan for sharing her knowledge.
Socrates are delighted to have been appointed by CapitaLand on the long-established lake focused project, Arlington Business Park. The initial brief entails the evolution of the Park’s brand and website, and we look forward to working together in the coming months.
Socrates have recently published the new website for Maroto, a late-night bar and lounge set moments from London’s Oxford Street. Located beneath modern Brazilian restaurant, Bossa, the visual approach complements that of Brazil’s rich heritage and culture while encompassing the eclectic 1930s Art Deco interiors.
Socrates are thrilled to announce that we will be working with the Edge team once again for their newest venture, EDGE Shoreditch. Developed in collaboration with Mitsui Fudosan, the project will deliver a mixed-use building that embraces the key principles of all Edge developments: design, sustainability, technology and wellbeing.
Part of our wider knowledge-transfer programme, this month’s Lexicon was delivered by Paul Winter from Identity Print. Bringing all manner of printed items, it was a refreshingly analogue way of presenting as Paul talked through his understanding of the industry, how it has evolved and where it’s headed. A designer’s dream.
We were delighted to be joined by Lucia Kopacikova for this month’s Dialogue. It’s all too easy to judge a book by its cover, but Lucia’s journey from rural Slovakia to global modelling success was both captivating to listen and truly impressive. A huge thank you to Lucia for taking us through her story – and all accompanied by her delicious homemade biscuits too.
The digital team has expanded this November with the arrival of Phoebe Sindall. Working closely with Hermione Foster, armed with a keen eye for detail and a passion for organisation, Phoebe will offer a fresh perspective to many of our digital projects.
October was a proud month for Socrates as we celebrated our fifteenth anniversary. Suitably returning to our roots in Chelsea, we celebrated with a small internal gathering and were delighted that illustrator Brian Grimwood was able to create a bespoke Socrates print for us all to proudly display at home. Thank you as ever to everyone who has been part of the journey.
