Red Bonsai Design

12/10/2026

Well deserved!

Exciting annoucement! We have been shortlisted for the York Press Creative Business Award 2026!

It's a particularly special year for us as we celebrated the 50th edition of the York Early Music Festival in July. We are incredibly proud of our team, partners and supporters who make our work possible, and are grateful to everyone who has been a part of our journey.

Congratulations to our fellow nominees, we look forward to the awards ceremony on 26th November!

04/06/2026

Logo design

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with some fantastic businesses, organisations and events, helping them tell their stories through branding and design.
https://www.redbonsai.co.uk/logo-design

21/05/2026

Helping you do business...

We could all do with a little help from time to time. That’s what Tokk do. And that’s exactly what good design and marketing should do too.

We created Tokk’s brand identity, recently launched their new website, and are now working with the team on their ongoing marketing strategy.

Creating the right tools, sharpening the message and helping the business grow.

https://www.redbonsai.co.uk/work/tokk

20/05/2026

We’re really pleased with the results of this recent website project — a clean, beautifully simple digital showcase created to celebrate the life and work of sculptor Roy Noakes.

The brief was to create something understated and intuitive, allowing the artwork to take centre stage without distraction — and we think the simplicity of the design achieves exactly that.

Those connected with the arts know that when it comes to showcasing artwork, less is often more. Design should never intervene.

Read more in our latest blog.

This wasn’t simply about building a functional website. It was about creating an appropriate digital home — something understated, respectful, and visually led — allowing the artwork itself to take centre stage.

09/04/2026

Design clarity out in the wild.

Interpretation panels and signage need to be clear, durable, and easy to navigate—helping people understand where they are and what they’re looking at. Design clarity out in the wild. Robust design solutions. National Trust - East of England National Trust
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Interpretation panel design, display boards and printed materials for heritage and visitor environments. Clear, accessible and durable solutions by Red Bonsai.

08/04/2026

Backing emerging talent

Some of the most important work in the arts happens quietly — creating opportunities, building confidence, and opening doors.

The National Centre for Early Music’s Platform Artists scheme supports young ensembles at a pivotal stage, helping them move from training into professional life through performance, recording and expert guidance.

Our role was to shape a visual identity that sits confidently within the NCEM brand family, using the foundation of the NCEM logo and introducing a stepped graphic — a simple idea to reflect progression, development and the journey onto a professional platform.

With the right support and visibility, talent has somewhere to go.



https://ncem.co.uk/platform-artists/

07/04/2026

📣 Introducing the finalists of the NCEM Young Composers Award!

We are delighted to share the shortlist for the Young Composers Award 2026, presented in partnership with BBC Radio 3 and The Gonzaga Band. Join us on 16 April at 7pm to hear the work of these incredible young composers come to life in an intimate performance at the NCEM. Tickets are completely free.

Don't miss your chance to discover the next generation of musical talent!

Under 18
Ben Hadland
Laura Kesiak
Ernest Chui
Alma Nunez Debretzeni
Heath Thompson

19-25
Kat Farn
Edward Tait
Sequoia Ralph

Book your free ticket to the live finals here: https://ncem.co.uk/events/young-composers-award-2026/

01/04/2026

Tickets for the York Chamber Music Festival are now on sale.
The festival runs from 11- 13 September 2026

Bringing the cream of European string players to the heart of York for

a celebration of great chamber music. This year’s programme celebrates the music of Mendelssohn and Brahms, featuring everything from solo performances to full ensemble works. Highlights include richly melodic string quintets, Adrian Brendel’s solo cello recital, and Mendelssohn’s piano trio in D minor — described by Schumann as “the master trio of our age”.

From solo to duo, trio, quartet and quintet — it’s all happening at York Chamber Music Festival.

Explore the full programme and book your tickets now: https://www.ycmf.co.uk/

27/03/2026

Design for the Arts

For nearly two decades, we’ve been shaping brands and campaigns for arts organisations — creating work that connects, engages, and delivers across brand, print, digital and online.

Just some of the arts clients we’ve worked with:
Art & Soull National Centre for Early Music Pocklington Arts Centre Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment York Chamber Music Festival Ryedale Festival
https://www.redbonsai.co.uk