Blurbox Media and Design

Blurbox Media & Design, based in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, creates clean, effective design in brand identity, websites, animation, and illustration.

I help businesses and projects communicate clearly and create work they’re proud to show.

11/10/2026

Why your website isn't converting visitors.

A beautiful website means nothing if people leave without taking action.

The most common problems?

Unclear messaging.
Hidden contact details.
Slow loading speeds.
Navigation that confuses rather than guides.

Visitors should understand what you do, why it matters, and how to get in touch within seconds of landing on your site.

We approach web design by prioritising user clarity alongside visual appeal.

Every element serves a commercial purpose.

This means fixing the five most common conversion barriers:

1. Vague headlines that don't communicate value
2. Calls to action buried below the fold
3. Forms asking for too much information
4. Mobile experiences that frustrate users
5. Pages that load slower than your competitors'

Strategic design fixes all of these.

Book a website review session today.

09/10/2026

Meet the client who trusted us from the beginning.

Every creative business has that one client who believed in them before the portfolio was full.
For Blurbox, that client has been the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI).

Our work together began back in 2011 when Blurbox first started, and it’s a partnership that continues today.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of creating a wide variety of work with them — from event branding and logos to publicity materials, stage design, animation, posters, flyers, and social media content.
Some of the most memorable projects have been the animations, creating visual stories for events such as Easter, Christmas, United Appeal, and General Assembly. These projects have allowed me to combine creativity, storytelling, and design to communicate important messages in engaging ways.

I’m deeply grateful for the trust PCI has placed in me over the years, and for the opportunity to use creativity, design, and the skills God has given me to support the important work they do.
That’s what happens when trust meets creative problem-solving.

Could your business be next?

04/10/2026

Your competitors are copying each other again.

Look at any industry sector and you'll see visual sameness.

Estate agents all use the same blue and white colour schemes.
Solicitors all choose traditional serif fonts.
Coffee shops all feature exposed brick and chalkboard menus.

When everyone looks identical, nobody stands out.

The businesses that win attention are the ones brave enough to look different, not the ones following safe design trends.

Distinctive branding isn't about being weird for the sake of it.

It's about being memorable when your audience is making decisions.

Ready to stand out properly?

30/09/2026

Animation that brings your message to life.

Some ideas are difficult to explain with words alone.

Whether it’s a service, a process, a product, or a powerful message, animation helps turn complex ideas into visual stories that people can understand, connect with, and remember.

At Blurbox, we create explainer animations and promotional animations that combine storytelling, motion, and your brand identity to help you communicate clearly.

For this project, we created animations and stage visuals for MAD (Make A Difference), a large youth event organised by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland in Coleraine.

The theme of the event was Identity — exploring the idea that we are more than the labels people give us, more than our achievements, our struggles, or what the world tells us we should be.

Through animation, branding, and visual storytelling, we helped bring this message to life across the event space, creating an immersive experience for everyone attending.

Animation isn’t just about movement.

It’s about helping people feel, understand, and remember a message.

Let’s bring your story to life.

25/09/2026

A Tuesday morning in the Blurbox studio.

Most people assume design work is glamorous and involves sitting around waiting for inspiration.

The reality? Every day is different—moving between brand identities, websites, illustrations, animation, and social media content, all while helping small businesses bring their ideas to life. Coffee and contemplation are a non-negotiable part of the process, because some of the best ideas don't appear when you're rushing—they arrive when you give them a little space.

New ideas need curiosity, patience, and time to understand what makes each client unique.
The first part of my process is listening, researching, and letting the ideas take shape.

Then comes the fun part...

Coffee in hand, music playing, a podcast or movie in the background, and probably something funny keeping me company while I create.
Apparently, my creative process needs a little more noise than most.

What would you like to see next?

23/09/2026

Six signs your brand needs professional design.

Small businesses often know something feels off with their branding but struggle to identify what.

1. Your logo no longer represents your business�Your business has grown, changed, or become more professional, but your logo still feels like it belongs to the early days.
2. Your branding looks different everywhere�Your website, social media, signage, and printed materials all use different colours, fonts, or styles, making your business harder to recognise.
3. Your competitors look more professional than you�You offer a great service, but your branding doesn’t reflect the quality or experience you provide.
4. Customers don’t immediately understand what you do�Your visuals and messaging aren’t clearly communicating who you help, what you offer, or why people should choose you.
5. Creating marketing materials feels difficult�Every new flyer, social media post, or advert starts from scratch because you don’t have a clear brand system to follow.
6. Your brand no longer attracts the customers you want�Your business has moved forward, but your branding still speaks to where you were — not where you’re going.

Does your brand tick these boxes?

20/09/2026

Watch how we transform a basic brief into brand identity.

Branding projects start with questions, not design software.

We spend time understanding your business, your audience, and what makes you different before touching a single pixel.

Then comes research, mood boards, sketches, refinement, and testing.

This demonstration walks you through our branding process from initial conversation to final brand guidelines.

You'll see how strategic thinking shapes every creative decision and why collaboration produces better results than working in isolation.

Ready to develop your brand identity? Contact us.

18/09/2026

The process behind creating a brand character.
Character design isn't just drawing something cute.
It starts with understanding the brand personality, the audience, and the story the character needs to tell.
For a recent project, I developed sketches exploring different expressions, poses, and styles before refining the chosen direction. The character now appears across their website, social media, and marketing materials - there was even a cute fluffy toy!
Giving the brand a distinctive and memorable visual personality that competitors can't replicate.
Interested in custom illustration? Get in touch.

13/09/2026

Behind the brand: Funtastic Gymnastics

When Funtastic Gymnastics approached us, they had an exciting vision — helping children discover the fun, confidence, and skills that come with gymnastics.

As a new business, they needed a visual identity that captured their energy and excitement before launch. The brand needed to work across social media, clothing, and marketing materials while creating a memorable first impression.

We developed a bright, colourful identity that reflects the fun and movement of gymnastics. The logo features dynamic characters and playful elements, bringing the personality of the brand to life.

Supporting icons were also created from the logo, giving Funtastic Gymnastics a flexible brand system they could use across their marketing.

Since launching, Funtastic Gymnastics has continued to grow, offering classes across Mid Ulster, including Magherafelt and Draperstown.

A brand created to help them launch with confidence and grow alongside their community.

10/09/2026

Your social media looks inconsistent because you lack brand consistency.

One week your posts look polished.
The next week they look rushed.

The problem isn't effort. It's inconsistency.

Without branded templates, every post becomes a design project.

We create social media design templates that maintain your brand identity across every platform.

Consistent colours, fonts, layouts, and style mean your business looks professional whether you post daily or weekly.

Templates turn content creation from a design challenge into a simple workflow.

Ask about social media design packages.

Address

Unit C10, Workspace Business Park, Rainey Street
Magherafelt
BT455AJ

Website

http://www.blurbox.net/

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