25 and looking good

The award-winning design agency, which was established in Glasgow in 1982 by Richard Bissland and Bill Gaughan, has unveiled it's new brand identity - a modern twist on a design classic.

The new identity replaces the multi award-winning design of 2001 and represents the new, all-embracing spirit of the company and will feature on the company website, www.999design.com, all company stationery, literature and signage.

The anniversary marks a turning point for 999, which works with a diverse range of public and private sector clients, including Highland Spring, BBC, Warburtons. Freeview, BT and Radley and Co.

Bill, founder and creative director, said: "At 999 we pride ourselves on delivering design that engages. We deliver creative, effective and comprehensive communications solutions for our clients and this approach has helped establish 999 as one of the UK's top agencies.

"We like to develop long-term relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us for five or six years, and in a couple of cases, for going on 20 years! We believe the key to our success is working hard, really getting to really know our clients and their markets, and delivering the most creative and effective design solutions.

He added: "We love the challenge that each new client brings and we genuinely believe we are different in how we think and behave. And in launching 999's new corporate identity, we hope to demonstrate by example the importance of innovating and evolving to stay ahead in today's marketplace. Our current design was an award-winner in its day, but our business has changed significantly and the new mark better sums up our new values. Clever, effective & intelligent design delivered with a big friendly personality."

The Glasgow headquarters has been around since 1982, with offices in Manchester and London. Recognition north of the border has included collecting the coveted Scottish Design Agency of the Year title three times in the last ten years.

Bill said: "Although we appear to be relative newcomers on the London and Manchester design scenes, as a business we have been around for 25 years. This means we bring a wealth of experience and judgement to the table, offering further reassurance to major brands that they are in safe hands. And our policy of sharing ideas and resources throughout the group also offers clients the benefits of our big brand experience, the creativity of the best design talent from around the UK and a useful regional perspective."