Who we are
We’re a London creative studio exploring how intelligent design can shape behaviour and build a better future. For 30 years we’ve created work that’s bold, original and ambitious.
Launched by Creative Director Colin (Giff) Gifford in 1996, we began a journey to seek-out clients with a shared vision. People who understand that great design can achieve great things. Thirty years later, that mission is unchanged.
We build relationships with stellar people in ambitious organisations – creating brands and communications across science, innovation, fashion, film, culture and the green economy. Digital and physical. Strategic and expressive.
We care about the people we work with. About their challenges and pressures. About every detail of their project, and the impact they’re trying to make. We’re thoughtful. We’re ambitious on our clients’ behalf. And we deliver.
Most importantly, we are responsible global citizens, designing work that contributes positively to people, planet and progress.
Our team & culture
Our culture is vital to our work. Our different, but complementary personalities, the way we interact, the trust and respect we have for each other – and the good times we share – are fundamental to everything we do.
We challenge each other. We back each other. And we believe creativity thrives in an environment built on positivity, optimism and curiosity.
Our clients are part of that environment. We bring them into the process and aim to make the design journey one of the most energising parts of any project. They see the passion. They feel the commitment and care that goes into every piece of work. This creates deep understanding, trust and a place where the best work is created.
Colin Gifford
Founder / Creative Director
As Strategic & Creative Director, Colin leads Blast with over 30 years’ experience. He works closely with clients, building genuine relationships that allow him to understand challenges and shape clear, ambitious solutions. Providing hands-on strategic and creative direction throughout, Colin ensures every project is delivered with intelligence, care and craft – resulting in work recognised for both creativity and impact.
Andy Mosley
Creative Director
Andy brings 30 years’ experience shaping brands with smart, impactful ideas. Combining creative thinking, refined craft, and strategic insight, he delivers work that resonates and endures. He has earned numerous accolades recognising both quality and impact. Working with Colin, Andy leads the creative team ensuring every project is expertly conceived and delivered to the highest standards.
Fuelling our mission
For 30 years we’ve been on a journey – shaped by ideas, people and a shared belief in the power of design. It’s the fuel that keeps us moving forward. It defines what drives us, how we work, and why we care so deeply about what we create.
Guided by four core forces – Passion, Ambition, Change and Joy – we explore new territory, challenge expectations and design work that makes a meaningful difference.
We design with passion
Passion is our ignition. It’s what gets us started – and what keeps us moving. We love what we do, and that shows in our curiosity, energy and commitment to making work that surprises and delights.
We believe in bold ideas and beautifully crafted design. In originality over imitation. In work that surprises, delights and earns attention because it feels considered, not forced.
We sweat the details because they matter. Every decision adds momentum. Every project – large or small – deserves the same care, pride and attention. Passion isn’t a moment at the start; it’s sustained energy right to the end.
We design with ambition
Ambition gives us direction. It pushes our thinking beyond the obvious and encourages us to explore new possibilities – turning big ideas into original, purposeful outcomes.
We are ambitious on behalf of our clients. We challenge comfort zones, question the status quo and help brands aim higher – supporting them to stand out, lead and be remembered.
We believe that intelligent thinking, creativity and impact create real value. That when ambition is shared, design can achieve extraordinary things – and move organisations, audiences and culture forward.
We design for positive change
We believe design is a powerful force for good. It shapes culture, influences behaviour and has the potential to create meaningful, lasting change.
We are committed to sustainability, climate action and protecting our planet, and we choose to work with people who share that responsibility. Through intelligent, considered design, we help progressive organisations move towards a brighter, more sustainable future.
We also challenge our own industry. We keep evolving, embracing new ways of thinking and refusing to be held back by convention. Change isn’t something we react to – it’s something we drive.
We design with joy
Joy is what keeps the journey meaningful. We believe the design process should be inspiring, enjoyable and rewarding for everyone involved.
We play, experiment and explore. Curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared, and creativity thrives in an environment built on trust and support.
Creating is a privilege. We don’t take it lightly – or ourselves too seriously. We bring energy, optimism and humanity to our work, finding joy in the everyday act of making something together.
WE ARE AWARDED MEMBERS OF D&AD AND THE DESIGN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION.
Design that delivers
We combine thirty years of experience with clear, intelligent thinking to help organisations solve real challenges – clarifying complex ideas, building distinctive brands and creating communications that connect, shift perception and deliver measurable impact.
Our work has been recognised by major global awards – validation of our original thinking and design craft – but the outcomes we create for our clients matter most.
