We delight in the dynamic and fresh ideas brought about by collaborations
Design for us is a way to explore new cultures, technologies and disciplines. We engage clients and communities, consultants and artists into our design thinking and making. We invite clear communication and an open exchange of ideas. These are key aspects of a successful outcome, whatever the scale of the project or the background of our clients and collaborators.
Who are our clients?
We work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from grass root community groups and domestic clients to public arts organisations and international universities. Some of our recent clients include:
- The MOOT Gallery and Stand Assembly
- Nottingham Trent University
- Lille Métropole Museum of Modern Art (France)
- Sneinton Alchemy
- The Lakeside Arts Centre
- Arts Council England
- Manning School for Girls
- Mellers Primary School
- The Mighty Creatives
- Casciani Evans Wood
- David Boden Associates
- University of Lincoln
- The Sneinton Business Forum
- Latham Architects
- The Sky Vault Landmark
- University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
- Nottingham Progressive Jewish Congregation
… as well as many private clients in the United Kingdom, France and Norway.
Looking for a collaborator?
We love to work with people who push us to think outside the box. We have collaborated with visual artists, architects, schools and community groups, bringing about refreshingly new perspective to our work and keeping our creative juices flowing!
If you would like to explore some collaboration ideas with us, please get in touch with us!
Staying up-to-date with your projects
We use an online tool called CashBoard to keep our clients and collaborators updated on the progress of their projects.
What our clients and collaborators say about us
The enjoyment with this wonderful pavilion is so great that everyone — despite the summer weather outside — wants to be inside it, and all faces are lit up with joy!
Barbara Gaul, invited artist from Düsseldorf
about our inflatable event space
I enjoyed working with 2hD on the Sneinton Trail leaflet: they brought a range of professional experience but were open to incorporating other people’s ideas.
Colin Haynes, collaborating local historian
about our Sneinton Trail leaflet
2hD’s impact was in developing a lasting understanding of the creative processes and demonstrating to young people that creativity isn’t just about having good ideas. That has to happen within a framework of understanding the issue, consulting others and evaluating how far your ideas meet your original intentions. 2hD also acted as a bridge between the school and higher education which had a significant impact on the girls.
Jo Gogelescu, Deputy Head at Manning School for Girls
about our creative spaces in schools
2hD have been committed to delivering the highest standard possible at every opportunity in our collaboration, which is absolutely how it should be and the reason why it has worked so well for all parties.
From our initial shared exploration of the site, they were very engaged with my responses and ideas, responding quickly with visualisations and practical suggestions for the making process. The principle of our collaboration was to understand where our common ground was and how best to pool resources and create design without compromise.
Tristan Hessing, collaborating artist
about our Stranded art installation
I am very impressed with how these architects market and present themselves in the world…
Kieran Gaffney, Konishi Gaffney architects, Edinburgh
about our website
We’re very happy with the transformation of our home — 2hD really spotted and brought out the potential of the cottage. When the project was on site, the architect continued to work closely with us and the builder to make sure we got the result we were looking for. Now we feel right at home.
Michael Benyan, client and user
about our cottage refurbishment
As a freelance journalist and amateur painter I wanted a flexible working space set apart from the house, with a district personality that would, nevertheless, not clash with the village setting. 2hD’s proposals fulfilled my checklist and the practice worked intelligently with us and our builder to realise these ambitions.
The studio is a real joy. Being flooded with natural light and with high levels of insulation, it uses little energy. I seldom turn on the lights, even on the gloomiest of days, and the stove is only lit occasionally, as the building keeps a regular temperature throughout the year.
Michael Hughes, client and user
about our painter's studio and home office