Pictured above: The Baseline team

At a time when when tightening economic conditions are forcing many businesses to downsize, a graphic design company, based within Friar Gate Studios is expanding into larger office space - just three months after moving in!

Baseline moved into offices within Friar Gate Studios on Ford Street in the city in October 2010 and since then have experienced such an increase in business that they have decided to expand into a larger unit at the end of the month.

Founded in 2003, Baseline specialises in both offline and online media and offers a wide range of print and web services, including branding, graphic design, website design and development, email marketing and consultancy.

The company's client base includes a cross section of start-up businesses and larger, well known organisations including Derby City Council, MHA, Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind, National Autistic Society and Building Society Association.

The expansion into larger premises within the Studios will enable the company to increase its creative team further over the next few months. 

Commenting on the expansion, Craig Barker, creative director at Baseline said:

"I am delighted with the success that the company has achieved since we arrived at the Studios just over three months ago. Since moving here, we have already taken on several new members of staff and increased our client base significantly. Baseline are going from strength to strength, 2011 is going to be a fantastic year for us."

"I believe that joining the creative community at Friar Gate Studios has been the catalyst to our current success."

Ann Bhatti, centre manager at Friar Gate Studios added:

"I would like to congratulate Baseline on their success to date. They are a fantastic company and I hope their success continues in the future."

Friar Gate Studios were launched in Spring 2007 in response to the continued growth of the creative industries in the city and surrounding areas. The Studios comprise of 40 offices, ranging in size from 275 ft2 to 1,190 ft2 and offer stylish, modern office facilities for businesses in the arts, design, media and other creative industries.

Tenants have access to broadband, on-site management and reception services, meeting rooms, IT support and visitor parking. They also benefit from a range of other facilities, including virtual office and hot desking, conference facilities, video conferencing, event and networking opportunities.