Our very own Bec was recently invited to join the Invictus Trust for a timely AI and education discussion on preparing the next generation for an AI-driven world. It's a subject close to our hearts at Eighty3, and we couldn't be prouder to have her voice in the room.

The Brierley Hill Community Enterprise Guild brought local business people, councillors, and the Mayor of Dudley together for a free networking evening at The Dockworks Waterfront. Dan and Rebecca from Eighty3 helped organise the event, put together the goody bags, and brought Elijah along to capture the night on camera. A brilliant celebration of community and everything the BHCEG is building.

Rebecca joined a Bank of England roundtable in Birmingham this week, hosted at the Colmore Building by Freeths. The conversations were candid, the economic picture cautious, and the reminder of why design and communication matter to businesses under pressure was loud and clear.

Dan and Rebecca joined Simon and Harriet Love at West Midlands Safari Park to celebrate five incredible years of Sponsored Breaks, the organisation giving unpaid carers the gift of respite. A brilliant evening, a brilliant cause, and an incredible £8,000 raised on the night.

Manny Kang is walking 156 miles from Wolverhampton to London without sleeping, to raise money for Dementia UK. We printed his t-shirts, made a donation, and fell a little bit in awe of him. Here's his story.

Eighty3 has been named one of the Dynamic Dozen by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, headlining the latest cohort of Bostin' Black Country Businesses. Nearly 2,800 people voted and we made the cut. Get in.

Tobi has officially joined Eighty3 as our new junior designer, coming to us through our brilliant link with the University of Wolverhampton. A huge thank you to Marc Austin for helping make it happen. Welcome to The Warehouse, Tobi.

When MoRServ launched its new Risk Division, they needed a website that could do the heavy lifting. We built them something clean, confident, and built to convert. Two Platinum Group members, one brilliant result.

Eighty3 hit the Black Country Chamber Expo and honestly did not come up for air. Hundreds of conversations, a meet with the Mayor of Wolverhampton, 650-plus visitors and one giant inflatable cat that stole the entire show. We cannot wait to do it all again.

We had a brilliant day at the Black Country Chamber Expo, meeting over 650 businesses and having proper conversations about websites, brands, and what's actually possible. If you spotted us but didn't get chance to chat, give us a shout.

Amelia Kolpa is seven years old, fighting neuroblastoma, and she wished for 8000 birthday cards. When we heard, we got straight to work. Here's how it all came together in under 24 hours.

This morning Dan took the Eighty3 story to the Molineux, speaking at Molineux Meets alongside some brilliant Black Country businesses. The reaction said it all. People want to know the faces, the journey, the reason behind the name. Your story matters more than you think.

When the University of Wolverhampton asked us to judge over 200 student poster entries for their national design competition, we jumped at it. This afternoon we presented the first prize to a brilliant winner from Shrewsbury College. Supporting young designers isn't just nice to do - it's essential.

We took our lucky cat mascot to the Business Funding Summit and ended up having dozens of proper conversations with West Midlands businesses at every stage imaginable. Turns out, a bright orange cat is excellent for breaking the ice and discovering just how much talent is packed into our region.

We didn't come home with a trophy, but we had an absolute belter of a night at the Black Country Chamber Awards. Eighty3 joined the great and good of the region at The Halls in Wolverhampton for an evening of good conversation, good company, and getting properly glammed up. Black Country forever.

Storm Claudia absolutely battered us at the Molineux Sleepout last night, but we stuck it out. Thanks to incredible sponsors and supporters, Eighty3 raised £872 in two weeks for The Wolves Foundation and The Good Shepherd to tackle homelessness in Wolverhampton. This is what the Black Country does best: showing up for each other when it matters, whatever the weather throws at us.

Yesterday we swapped our desks for a spot behind the tills at Brierley Hill Asda, selling poppies and connecting with our local community. Between processing donations and hearing veterans' stories, we were reminded why we're so proud to be a Black Country design agency. No emails, no deadlines, just genuine conversations and the chance to give back.

Dan and Rebecca attended the Wolves Foundation Gala Dinner last night, celebrating the incredible community work happening across the Black Country. The unexpected highlight? Rebecca meeting John Richards, the legend who gave her her very first graphic design job. Talk about full circle moments that remind you why supporting local organizations matters so much.

Eighty3 Design attended the Wolves Foundation Gala Dinner 2025, celebrating the Foundation's incredible impact across the Black Country. The evening included a brilliant full circle moment for agency director Rebecca Cottingham, and a timely reminder of why community connections matter.

Emily has been with Eighty3 since 2020 and has been nominated for the Black Country Chamber Employee of the Year 2025 by Rebecca and Dan themselves. Five years of hard work, quiet brilliance, and keeping this agency running. We couldn't be prouder.

Eighty3 Design has hit 100 trees planted through its Review Forest, with every client review contributing to global reforestation efforts. The Brierley Hill agency says the milestone is a reflection of the relationships it has built with clients across web design, branding, and digital projects.

Eighty3 was among the businesses at this morning's Molineux Meets event, taking part in Black Country business networking at Wolverhampton's iconic Molineux Stadium. The team showcased recent projects from their Brierley Hill studio and made some valuable new connections on the day.

We had an absolute blast sitting down with Steve Parker on The Business Show at Black Country Radio Xtra. Dan, Rebecca, and Emily chatted all things Eighty3, shared a few stories that have never been told before, and had a proper good time doing it. Tune in next Friday and get to know the people behind your favourite Black Country design studio.

"We had an absolute blast at the Innovate Dudley Expo! Rebecca joined the stage for a panel on innovation and entrepreneurship, our Fortune Frenzy game drew quite the crowd, and Emily brought our cat mascot to life in brilliant fashion. A proper brilliant day out with some of the best businesses in the region. "

Remember Max who joined us for work experience earlier this year? Well, he impressed us so much that we've brought him back permanently to join the Eighty3 family at The Warehouse.

Rebecca and Emily took a break from The Warehouse to visit Year One students at Brierley Hill Primary School, talking all things graphic design with some brilliantly curious young minds. There were great questions, big smiles, and one very memorable cat costume. The future's looking bright.

Our director Rebecca joined Richard Parker, West Midlands Mayor, at a Black Country Chamber of Commerce roundtable to speak up for creative education in our region. With proposed cuts to Wolverhampton University's School of Creative Industries, we wanted to make sure the creative sector had a seat at the table. Proud to have our voice heard where it counts.

"There's a new face at The Warehouse, and we're absolutely made up about it. We're delighted to welcome Lindsey Hughes to the Eighty3 family as our newest team member. Give her a warm Black Country welcome "

Our Rebecca recently had the honour of speaking at the Women of Dudley: Making a Difference event, a brilliant celebration of women in business from across the region. Powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and a room full of people doing incredible things. Proud doesn't even cover it.

The Eighty3 team recently had a fantastic session with Chris Dowen, exploring Lean System Thinking training and what it means in practice for a creative agency. It was thought-provoking, practical, and well worth the time. Big thanks to Chris for a brilliant day.

Our Development Manager Bec was invited to shape the West Midlands growth plan at a closed roundtable with regional leaders this week. She didn't hold back, calling out failing careers education, disappearing creative opportunities, and the barriers facing small Black Country businesses. These are the conversations that need to happen if we're serious about regional growth that actually works for everyone.

We're kicking off 2025 in style by joining The Platinum Group at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. With our 10th anniversary on the horizon, it's the perfect moment to grow our network and go deeper into the region we call home.

We were honoured to attend a celebration at South Street Baptist Church in Brierley Hill, marking the remarkable life of George Cosens, the UK's first Black pastor. As part of the project, Eighty3 created an interactive digital timeline of George's life, built to grow as new details are discovered. A truly special project, and one we won't forget in a hurry.

Eighty3 Design has a bold new home and we want to show it off. The Warehouse Brierley Hill is more than a studio; it's a creative hub built with community at its heart. Come and see what we've been up to.

Eighty3 Design has a bold new home and we want to show it off. The Warehouse Brierley Hill is more than a studio; it's a creative hub built with community at its heart. Come and see what we've been up to.

This Christmas, the Eighty3 team was proud to support the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Shoebox Appeal, dropping off fourteen bags of gifts for children aged 0 to 16 in our local community. It is a small thing that makes a big difference, and we loved every bit of it.

Beardy Duck is in it to win it. Eighty3 has sponsored a rubber duck for the Black Country Duck Race at The Waterfront, Brierley Hill this Sunday 9th July, raising money for the incredible Mary Stevens Hospice. Come on, Beardy.

Say hello to Beth, our newest team member for the next ten weeks. She's a Media and Communication student at Birmingham City University, and she's joining the Eighty3 marketing team for a work experience placement that we're already very excited about.

Our designer Emily Smith has just completed a five-day mental health first aid training course with MHFA England, and we couldn't be prouder. She put herself forward, she showed up, and she absolutely smashed it. Be More Smithy.

Eighty3 Design took a bold approach to exhibiting at the Entrepreneurs Circle convention, and it turns out people really do remember the company with the colouring wall. Here's what we learned from the experience.

We pledged to walk 4 million steps as a company to raise money for Buses4Homeless, and we've smashed it. Over £750 raised, countless sore legs, and genuine pride in supporting a charity doing remarkable work for people experiencing homelessness.

We're thrilled to officially welcome our new designer Emily Smith to the Eighty3 team. She's already made her mark with live client work before her first day, and we couldn't be more excited for what's ahead.