Helping you promote the very best of who you are...
Turbine Creative is proud to be a Nottingham-based design agency working with ambitious brands both locally and across the world. We love to create compelling and impactful marketing content in the form of videos, animations, branded content and strategic marketing campaigns.
Turbine Creative was founded in 2020 by Tim Bassford as a response to seeing so much bland, non-personalised, generic marketing and communications content being created that didn’t really express a company’s true potential or the fullness of what they were offering to the world. 'Self-actualisation', in Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, is the “full use and exploitation of talents, capabilities and potential” and that (on a company-wide level) is what we want to help organisations to do. Presenting the best of themselves, and their services to the world.
"We were blown away by your quick response, creativity and understanding of what we were trying to achieve. Thanks for your key contributions to a very successful campaign." BBC Producer, Sport Relief Liaison
Our Team
Tim Bassford
Creative Director / Founder
Tim is an multi-award winning designer with over 17 years’ agency experience working on major projects for brands such as Disney, BBC, Team GB, Innovate UK and Johnson & Johnson. Tim is the founder of Turbine Creative and an ambitious (and enthusiastic!) leader of creative teams. He loves getting his hands on all kinds of projects but video creation is his particular passion.
Mark Osborne
Senior Motion Designer
Mark is our Senior Designer with over 15 years of agency and in-house experience. He is experienced in many types of design including branding, video, motion design, print design, and illustration. Mark's strengths lie in creative conceptualisation and taking these ideas and rolling them out seamlessly through different media channels.
Kate Plummer
Senior Project Manager
Kate is our seasoned Marketer and Project Manager boasting over 20 years of expertise in the creative industry. She specialises in curating captivating branding experiences, video production and launch plans. Kate's forte lies in building genuine trust with clients, integrating as an extension of their team. Kate is also an expert in digital solutions and Co-Founder of Collective Security.
Chevonne Courtney
Accounts
Chevonne loves to be working in the background, amongst about the numbers! Her background is a mixed bag, studying French, Business and Biology she has gained a great deal of skills from her varied work, from building in Bolivia to learning the art of Reflexology.
Joana Matos
Motion Designer / Video Editor
Joana Matos is our incredibly talented video editor, animator and graphic designer. Joana is originally from Porto in Portugal and is a multi-skilled, multi-lingual creative! Having produced original content for Boots, TED Talks, and the Dragon Fly Cancer Trust to name a few.
Dave Stewart
Videographer / Editor (Associate Team Member)
We've worked with Dave for over 10 years on many exciting projects. From award-winning short films to corporate superhero videos and video content for Premier League Clubs. As an independent camera operator Dave is a perfect collaborative partner with the technical knowledge to pull off pretty much anything we throw at him.
Simon Helliwell
Senior Designer (Associate Team Member)
Simon Helliwell is a versatile and highly experienced, independent graphic designer with over 20 years of experience working on major brand, marketing, and digital design projects. A real joy to work with, Simon’s enthusiasm and unrelenting creativity make him a truly valued member of the team. In his spare time, Simon loves to spend time with his family, out on his mountain bike or illustrating new artwork for his side hustle Bikeprints.co.uk
New team member
Coming soon...
Collaboration & Clear Communication
We’re a highly collaborative agency working alongside our clients as an extended part of their marketing team.
We will support you with regular and clear communication - always adding value wherever we can. Whether that involves marketing strategy, content creation, brand development or just a quick chat over a particular marketing/communication challenge you may be having.
We always aim to build long-term partnerships with our clients so we get to understand their brand more intimately and they know we 'get' who they are ,and what they are trying to achieve.
We’re environmentally responsible and community-minded
We’re always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and be a positive influence on our environment. From our inception we have partnered with the brilliant Ecologi organisation to ensure we are a climate positive organisation.
Ecologi has an ethos based on transparency and putting our planet ahead of profit, they’ve grown a passionate community of over 18,000 businesses and 40,000 members in under five years. Through the support of their emerging community, they’ve funded the planting of over 60 million trees, prevented over 2.5 million tonnes of CO2e from entering our atmosphere through certified carbon avoidance projects.
We’re also passionate about the power of creativity and design communication to support great causes, irrespective of budget. Which is why we donate a percentage of our billable hours to support the FreeCreate Network.
Some examples of our clients:
FAQ
General
Branding
Videos
Digital
Marketing Campaigns
Picking the right creative agency is an important decision in helping your business thrive in the long term. We hope we’re the right fit for you, but equally we may not be right for what you need right now. Here’s 5 quick pointers to help you find the creative agency that rights for you:
1. Portfolio and Skills:
Check out an agency's portfolio to see the quality and creativity of their past work. Look for projects within similar sectors to yours to see if they have the right skills and experience for what you need. A variety of styles and cool ideas show they’re versatile.
2. Client Feedback:
Perhaps a no-brainer but read reviews and testimonials from their previous clients. This will give you an idea of how reliable they are, how well they communicate, and if they meet deadlines. Positive reviews and case studies of successful projects, for recognised brands are great signs.
3. Services Offered:
Make sure they offer all the services you need, like branding, graphic design, digital marketing, and video production for example. A one-stop shop like us can keep your project consistent and save you time.
4. Team and Collaboration:
Get to know the team members, their qualifications, and experience. A skilled and experienced team will likely deliver high-quality results. Also, check if they’re open to feedback and can work well with your team. We’d always rather start conversations in person with our potential clients as team ‘chemistry’ is important for the long-term.
5. Creative Process:
Understand their creative process from brainstorming to execution. A clear and structured process helps keep the project on track and ensures it meets your expectations. You can find more about how we work on our website here.
6. Budget and Value:
Discuss your budget upfront and see if they can deliver within your price range. While cost is important, focus on the value they provide. The cheapest option isn’t always the best for long-term success.
7. Cultural Fit:
Choose an agency that aligns with your company’s values and culture. A good cultural fit leads to better communication and a more effective partnership.
By considering these 7 factors, you’ll be able to pick a creative design agency that brings your vision to life and helps your business thrive. If you’d like to have an informal chat with us to see if we’re the right fit. Please drop us a line here.
When looking for a creative agency to partner with your brand, we believe Turbine Creative could be a great match for you because of the following 6 reasons:
1. We’re a highly experienced team:
Our core team has worked on strategic international campaigns for many global brands. So having delivered at the highest level (and won awards along the way) we know what it takes to create a high-performing campaign.
2. We get awesome client feedback:
Don’t just take our word for it. Check out our client testimonials to see what positive things others are saying about us. Both the impact of the content we produce, and the enjoyable process of working with us.
3. We are sector specialists:
We primarily focus on the Health, Life Science, and Sport sectors, stemming from successful experiences with high-profile brands and extensive knowledge from past agency work. We have also established a great network of top-tier professional advisors in these fields, providing us with valuable expertise for each new project that we can pass on to you, the customer.
4. We offer a wide range of marketing content services:
We pride ourselves on being able to deliver high quality content across multiple platforms in brand, video, animation, digital and print. Making your campaigns more coherent and cost effective. However, for full transparency, we are NOT fully focussed developers and would not take on complex website content or in depth app production. We do, however, have partners that can support us with this.
5. Great value for money and going the extra mile:
We deliver great value for money (which is different from bargain basement prices without the quality you require). We charge between £450 and £540 a day per person, depending on the kind of work required. In terms of filming, the day rate is scaled up or down in price, depending on how many crew are on site, and what the production requirements are. We’re happy to give estimates and chat through your needs if you want more accurate pricing.
6. Our creative process is transparent and well planned out:
We always keep you well informed. Our project management team creates gantt charts and let you know key sign-off dates and allow for multiple iterations and opportunities for amends. We want to partner with you throughout the whole process. Thereby, making the process of creating your awesome marketing content as enjoyable and fun as it should be!
Having said all of these things, we appreciate choosing a creative agency to represent your brand is tricky, and we may NOT be the right fit for you, for whatever reason. But, if you’re not sure, drop us a line and let’s meet in person or do a quick video call where we can present ourselves in person.
Turbine Creative specialise in branding, video production, animation and marketing campaigns. These can be summarised, in some ways as ‘content marketing’. We are not specialists in techy coding or developper-led work.
Our team have won multiple awards for our campaign and video projects and had the opportunity to work on some of the biggest brands in the world developing new campaigns and creating compelling and engaging content.
Our specialism in these areas mean you get a team with a proven track record who can draw on 15+ year of experience to deliver the results you need. Whether that is educating an audience, promoting a new product or creating a new brand from scratch.
Turbine Creative’s purpose is to
“Help people communicate the full potential of their brand through exceptional marketing materials that help exceed their company goals.”
We want to help you communicate all the greatest things about your company that are most attractive to your chosen audience, and execute this in a way that is super creative, dynamic and gets the results you want. What’s not to love!?
Choosing a creative agency, like Turbine Creative, over a freelance designer offers several key benefits, primarily centred around the breadth and depth of services, expertise, and resources.
Comprehensive Skill Set: A creative agency typically has a diverse team of professionals, each specializing in different areas such as graphic design, video production, animation, copywriting, marketing strategy, and social media management. This multidisciplinary approach ensures a cohesive and comprehensive execution of your project. In contrast, a freelance designer, no matter how skilled, usually offers expertise in a narrower range of areas.
Consistent Quality and Reliability: Agencies will tend to have established processes and quality control measures in place, which ensures consistent and high-quality output. Freelancers, who work independently, might not have the same level of quality assurance, and their availability can vary, potentially leading to delays or inconsistent results.
Scalability and Flexibility: Creative agencies can scale their services to meet the demands of larger or more complex projects. They have the capacity to allocate multiple team members to a project if needed, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality. Freelancers, working alone, may struggle with larger projects or tight deadlines due to limited bandwidth.
Strategic Insights: Agencies like us, not only execute creative tasks but also offer strategic insights backed by market research and industry experience of similar projects. We can provide valuable input on branding, target audience, and market trends, which a freelancer might not offer. This strategic approach can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your campaigns.
Project Management: Agencies have dedicated project managers who coordinate between different specialists, handle timelines, and ensure smooth communication. This level of organisation helps in managing complex projects efficiently. Freelancers, juggling multiple roles, might find it challenging to provide the same level of project management.
Overall, while freelancers can be a cost-effective solution for smaller, straightforward tasks, creative agencies offer a more robust, scalable, and strategic approach, particularly for larger or more demanding projects.