Pictured above: Simon Smallwood and Nick Whyatt of POP Design Agency(centre left and right) with Ian Bagley and Ashley Dawson of Weblincs.co.uk (extreme left to right)

A new graphic and web design company is bucking the trend by expanding into larger premises despite the difficult trading conditions.

POP Design Agency relocated to The Terrace in Lincoln earlier this year and is about to move into larger office space to accommodate additional staff.

In February POP Design Agency joined forces with established web development firm Weblincs.co.uk Ltd and now the two companies work together on web projects.

But POP Design Agency are also experts in design for print and have already helped dozens of Lincolnshire companies with branding and marketing materials.

The firm is about to employ two further web developers and will also be giving a work experience opportunity in the summer to a graduate from the University of Lincoln.

"When the economy takes a turn for the worse the first instinct of many business owners is to batten down the hatches and wait for the storm to pass," says Nick Whyatt, one of the founders of POP Design Agency.

"But the reality is that in a recession you have to raise your profile and go after new business. Companies which try to stand still in difficult times usually end up going backwards."

With a flair for design and an in-depth knowledge of print and online media and marketing, POP Design Agency can help keep businesses in the shop window.

The company offers a wide range of print and online design services, promotional products and cost-effective marketing strategies.