About

We are a Bradford-based design agency specialising in branding, web design and web development.

Our talented creative team bring experience, flair and industry knowledge to any project we take on, with clients ranging from start-ups to national charities and cultural organisations.  

Our reputation for delivering high-quality projects comes from our friendly and professional way of working, and a passion that is reflected in our client work, self-published projects and design archive.

We are a small agency that likes to form close relationships with our clients with longer-term aims and ambitions.

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  • Bradford and proud

Our location

Our agency is rooted in our home city of Bradford and we are proud to have supported the delivery of many projects in the city. 

Over the past few years we have worked with a wide range of cultural organisations in the city, sat on the Bradford BID board, supported the succesful City of Culture 2025 bid, delivered a programme of creative high street interventions and delivered a city-wide what’s on platform. 

As we grow we remain committed to promoting Bradford as a creative city and are passionate about promoting cultural activity through the work we do and the people we work with. 

  • Assembly Bradford

Our studio

Out of Place are based at Assembly Bradford, a serviced office and co-working space in Bradford city centre which is co-run by our director Haigh Simpson. We have a private office space in the building with access to meeting rooms, an event space and a network of creatives. 

Assembly is also home to Matt Lamont’s design history archive. This ongoing personal collection is globally recognised and contains over 5,000 artefacts, spanning over a century.  This unique resource can be utilised for brand research and interactive client discovery workshops. 

 

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The Team

Project/Account Manager

Haigh Simpson

As a project manager Haigh is able to confidently interpret briefs and works with clients to see that their vision is realised. His organisational support and critical feedback helps guide and focus the team’s creative output. He has project managed several high budget, high profile website, design and marketing projects and brings over 10 years industry experience to the team.

  • Project Management
  • Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • SEO
Designer/Developer

Matt Lamont

Matt is an experienced web developer specialising in WordPress development. He has delivered websites for a range of clients across multiple sectors and he is able to interpret briefs and deliver high-end digital solutions. Matt is also an accomplished designer and has been designing brand, digital and print products for over a decade.

Digital Designer

Sara Alfaraj

Sara is a multi-skilled digital designer. She has worked in email marketing, web development, and digital design, and has taken on packaging, print, web design and illustration freelance projects over the years. Sara has over 7 years agency experience and has recently led on several high profile web design projects.

Design Lead/UX UI Design

Thom Milson

Thom is an award-winning designer with a wealth of experience working in digital design, print, illustration and branding for a diverse set of clients and sectors. Thom has a keen interest in research and data-led design, accessibility and inclusivity, UX and UI design, as well as traditional practices. He has over 10 years agency experience.

Senior Developer

Sarah Gill

Sarah is a versatile, enthusiastic and talented web developer with skills & experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL and more. Confident working with a plethora of Content Management Systems including WordPress, Perch and bespoke systems. Possessing excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team or independently, to liaise with clients and to meet deadlines.

  • WordPress development
  • HTML &CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • Tech Support

Our Values

forward thinking

Innovation

We’re always adapting to new technologies and future proofing our client work for whatever tomorrow brings

Our services
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Experience

Our team is highly knowledgable with over four decades of combined experience in the design industry

Our work
passion

Passion

We care about our work and our clients work and have a genuine love for providing the best quality service

About us
integrity

Integrity

We believe in doing work that benefits society and love working with clients whose social values match ours

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Get in touch

In need of some creative support?  We’d love to know more about how we can help. We’ll happily offer a free consultation to discuss your project and demonstrate our approach.

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Out of Place Studio - WordPress Website Training
January 26, 2024

Now Hiring! WordPress Developer

Out of Place are looking for a Senior WordPress Developer to join our growing agency. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with an extensive background developing WordPress websites from static designs, including custom theme and plugin development.
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January 22, 2024

Now Hiring! Digital Engagement Officer

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented individual to work with the team at Out Of Place Studio as Digital Engagement Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for curating, managing, and updating website listings of cultural events and activities on a brand new what’s on listings website for Bradford District, created by Out Of Place.
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November 22, 2023

Graphic Design Trends: What we expect to see in 2024

Graphic design is an ever evolving field, with new trends appearing – and disappearing – quicker than ever before. With the constant arrival of new tools with new features, this is only accelerating. In this article we will look at eight trends that we expect to be front and centre in 2024.
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Out of Place Studio
20 North Parade
Bradford
BD1 3HT

+44 73921 10861
info@outofplace.studio

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