If you're keen to get noticed or get a message across, why not shout about it with a picture. If there are things that you'd rather everyone didn't notice, why not disguise it. Which is precisely what the guys at Bigger Scene do. You'll have seen their work.
Have you been to a shopping centre (the Metro Centre for example) and noticed how the empty units have a something like a street scene on the windows or examples of what’s going to be appearing once the new owners move in?
Have you been somewhere and spotted that a building is covered in what amounts to a giant wrap. (Bigger Scene did that at Eldon Square). The images often show what the building is going to look like once works are completed. In the meantime, you can’t see the scaffolding or parts of the repairs or demolition.
One of their most recent banners was draped outside the Newcastle Theatre Royal celebrating Newcastle Utd’s League Cup success.
“That was one of the quickest turnarounds we’ve ever done,” said Bigger Scene director Mark Curry. “We went from an initial phone call from the Theatre Royal to installation on the front of the building within three days, but it showed what we can do and how quickly we can react to something.”
However, it’s not all about massive banners and signs.
“We get a lot of work from offices and manufacturing sites where it’s a simple case of trying to make the surroundings more appealing,” adds fellow director Rob Dunn. “Instead of bare walls or uninspiring view of machinery and pipework, we can provide large printed wall covering or bespoke graphics to not only make the surroundings more enjoyable and relaxing for the workforce, but also to get key messages across.
Some of our more regular work has been with schools, colleges and universities where we can print and install full wall graphics. We can even provide advertising hoardings or help promote important messages.
” Rob and Mark have over 60 years worth of knowledge in graphic design, marketing communications, and working with large format print. They’re used to helping clients develop a concept which can help them promote a product or an idea.
“We work extensively on exhibitions for clients,” added Mark. “These tend to be long term projects which can take several months of planning. I’ve been working in this business for over 20 years and I know what works…and more importantly, what doesn’t. We liaise closely with the client, discover what they’re hoping to achieve, and slowly formulate a plan. Rob and I have now been working together at Bigger Scene for ten years and if we had one piece of advice for any client, it would be this…’Don’t think big, think bigger.’ In this business, size really is everything and is the ideal way to make an impact and tangibly promote your business.
You’re probably wondering why you’ve not heard of Bigger Scene, bearing in mind they’re based in the North East at Willington Quay next to the Tyne Tunnel. Simple… they’ve never needed to promote themselves.
“Most of our work comes from word of mouth,” said Rob. “We have a prestigious client list including Barbour, Port of Tyne, Theatre Royal, Centre for Life, DFDS, Tata Steel and Metro Centre but we’re now expanding the business and can cope with a greater amount of work for clients.”
In other words, no matter how small or large…or very, very large…your requirements are, Bigger Scene can take care of everything. They have a fully skilled team who can complete installations in anything from exhibition halls to the sides of buildings using a cherry-picker.
Interested? The best idea is to contact Mark and Rob at Bigger Scene. They’ll talk through your ideas and provide plenty of input to take everything forward. Either go onto their website www.biggerscene.com, call 0191 236 9603 or email info@thebiggerscene.com