During their RIBA Part I and Part II, they have designed a wide range of projects from the small scale of a private home to the large scale of urban design. In tackling various logistics they have developed the ability to create convincing environments and spatially fantastical visual experiences. Due to the nature of the Diploma Studio DS10, which dealt with unconventional architectural extremes of ‘exuberance’ and ‘fetish’, both Attang and Giddons have been able to extrapolate from traditional design theories and reinterpret their own ideologies.

While in practice, they have also completed several distinguished private projects including apartment buildings, offices and factories. With a passion for architecture, design – both the ‘playful’ and the ‘technical’ – FUMO STUDIO brings a fresh and artful conception to any scheme. Pragmatic and create, the design team tackle projects inspiring confidence in the process.

The idea came about while a chef was himself looking for a job. Unlike other professions, the facilities for this simple activity are far and few between. Many chefs today rely on three main methods to find work. Word of mouth, recruiters and Gumtree (message boards). Each method coming with its own issues and difficulties. Getting a job via word of mouth isn’t always convenient, agents can be a pain to deal with and Gumtree is a minefield and provides no quality assurances about the job or who will contact you.

So one question remained – why is it so hard to match chefs with employers? The answer to that question, is Looking For A Chef.
They provide an easy method of allowing chefs to get their credentials out there. Chef contact details are only made available to those who are genuinely interested in employing a chef for a serious role; they guarantee it.

Looking For A Chefs platform is clean, crisp and modern. Run by a chef, he knows what is important to chefs, what employers want to see, so their user experience is tailored to reflect these principles. Their database is of a high quality, and when reviewing applicants they strive to maintain this high standard.

And I will kill you.

While it is easy for me to replicate a style of work I have done before, I advocate to each client that this design may not be the perfect fit. No one wants to spend all day trying to fit a triangle into the mould of a circle.

So, here are a few of the questions I get my clients to answer.

How much do you know about web design?

This is purely so I don’t end up communicating in a way which is too ‘techie’. It also works out good either way; if a client knows a lot then they can let me know exactly what it is they want. If not then it allows me more creative freedom as a designer.

Could you tell me the type of services or products your company provides in as much detail as possible?

It is important to outline the specifics of exactly what the business provides so the design and development can be geared towards these services.

What is the main goal of the web site? (what would you like your customers resulting action to be)

Similar to the above, if you want a subscription then the website will focus on that. Some clients want to be called, others want to make a sale. Whatever the message, it needs to be clear early on to the visitor.

How many pages do you think it will take?  Give your best guess

It is important to define the scope of the project. This will make it easier to give a quote and to estimate the duration of the project.

Do you already have graphic images, graphic logo, photographs, etc. that can be used in your website?

The client can definitely lend a hand in this department, as any media lying around will be relevant to the business and will presumably have any relevant branding already there. Branding is about recognition, no one wants to recreate the wheel.

Do you have a colour scheme or just a general idea about how you want your website to look?  If so please describe.

This is important to avoid redundant designs in the early stages. Some people know exactly what they want down to a t. Others are more laid back. Either way for a designer it’s very helpful to learn early on as time is at a premium!