I know things are tough out there, but it is pleasing to get some good news from some recent projects. At fruition we are very focused on making sure our clients businesses benefit from their investment in design by getting more business. A favourite slogan of mine is ' more customers, more often, spending more', the first line of any commercial design brief.

We have helped each of these clients ensure that their unique offer is presented in a clear and attractive way. Each brand has shown it understands its target customer and is investing money to ensure continued success.

More customers: Enquiries for The English Riviera guide 2009 up by 20%
www.englishriviera.co.uk

More often: Lugets of Exeter footfall increased by 30%.
go to www.lugets.com

Spending more: Refectory Bar at Plymouth. March revenues through the bar were over 100% up on March 2008, as far as Easter was concerned it is likely that revenues were 16% up on Easter 2008. www.plymouthgin.com

Mark