Bespoke logos from 1980 to 2010

What's with the Frog?!

We often get asked,
"What's with the frog?" Now after nearly 30 years of trading it's time to reveal all...

The answer is not to be found in the attributes normally associated with an animal that can breathe through its skin and hibernate in mud for months. For Bespoke founder, Clive Goodacre, the original frog-on-a-penny-farthing engraving reflected the incredible intricacy and quality that can be reproduced in print. He found the 19th Century engraving while researching an edition of the Penrose Annual, a yearly synopsis of the printing industry.

In 1980, Bespoke was formed as the first company in the UK to provide printing-industry-literate content for PR and newsletters. The engraving was the perfect vehicle to catch attention and act as a talking point as the business established itself.

By the mid-1990s, Bespoke had expanded its services to design, exhibition fulfilment and general marketing. The business had also spawned many new team members so a logo depicting single-seater transportation was no longer appropriate.

Several logo transformations have taken place since as the Bespoke business has evolved - ribbit, ribbit!


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Bespoke is an organisation whose core values of innovation, creativity and performance empower our people and guide the day to day decisions that shape our behavior and work ethic.

Our vision is to be the agency of choice for B2B users within the graphic communication, printing and allied industries, creating and influencing an environment within which our clients are able to maximize their success.

In order to make this vision a reality, we aim to employ the brightest, most creative and most talented team players who will thrive on the challenges of a fast-moving, stimulating and creative environment.

Proud of our Investors in People accreditation, we have a commitment to invest in training and expect the very best performance from our staff. Bespoke has created a working environment that is fun, friendly, welcoming and open to change where individuals are encouraged to be passionate about new ideas with inspired creativity.

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For further information on joining the team or to apply for an advertised vacancy please call the HR Advisor, Debbie Freeman on +44 (0)1737 215200 or email her at debbie at bespoke dot co dot uk. 

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