Company Profile:

S8080 conceive, design, develop and implement our clients communications via digital media and print.  Strong creative ideas that work.

PEOPLE
S8080 form a base of planners, designers, illustrators, artists, programmers and web developers who really do enjoy pushing creative and technical boundaries.  We take pride (and pleasure) in developing innovative solutions to complex issues.

Our team consists of happy, versatile, creative professionals from different backgrounds and experience (and, in some cases, planets) who work hard to make S8080 the best it can be.  We are wholly focused on smoothing the path of the client.

PROCESS
From understanding your organisation, through to delivery, S8080 share with our clients the approaches that best conform to your budget, environment, resources and strategy.  The client is involved every step of the way so you understand exactly what you’re getting and when you’re getting it.

We will ask a lot of questions and expect honest answers.  We believe that if you want the results we can achieve, you will be prepared to spend the time to reach a proposition.

Transparency is the key.  We don’t hide behind marketing jargon or technical complexity.  From our initial proposal and pricing structure through to project specification and final documentation - everything is plain English.

A dedicated project manager maintains the all essential communication between the client and S8080’s creative and development teams, ensuring the smooth running of projects and delivery on time.  However, should you want to speak directly to the creative director or your programmer, we are all accessible.  S8080 operates a Prince 2 based project management approach and was the first digital media agency in Wales to achieve
BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality certification.

PLACE
Our open plan studio is based in the new Technium Swansea building in the SA1 Swansea Waterfront development.  A more inspiring view point from our studio, overlooking the city’s marina development, would be hard to find.

Within easy reach of road and rail networks, visitors are assured a friendly welcome.  Of course, for those customers further afield, the internet permits a level of communication which is barely one step away from face to face and one look at our client list - particularly in the US, testifies to this.

Nice people doing a good job... it really isn’t rocket science

The main characteristics of S8080's work are:

•  Obsessive attention to detail in graphic design, usability, accessibility and technical implementation
•  Legendary customer service - a track record of building long-term relationships with all of our clients
•  Transparent in our dealings - clear proposals, straight talking and no surprises at the invoice stage
•  Detailed needs-analysis, advice on current and future technologies that can be used to fulfil client requirements in the most efficient and appropriate way
•  Detailed definition of scope, cost and time scales for the delivery of any work that is commissioned, prior to implementation
•  Cutting edge graphic design, used by blue chip companies and government agencies world-wide
•  Efficient technical implementation covering all current technologies - from simple html, through interactive Flash, right up to database driven sites with e-commerce functionality, content management and search facilities
•  Full technical support and ongoing maintenance/updates
•  All creative and technical work carried out, in house to BS EN ISO 9001:2000  quality standards
•  Accessibility - detailed knowledge of and extensive experience in adhering to the current set of Government publishing guidelines to WAI- AAA
•  Extensive experience in the creation of multi-lingual websites, software applications and documentation
•  Value for money, with no superfluous technology or effort being used
where it would overcomplicate the solution 

S8080's clients include:
 
• ACAS
• British Airways Cargo
• Clarks Shoes
• COI Communications
• Department of Trade and Industry
• Department of Work and Pensions
• George Wimpey
• The Grammy Awards
• HM Cabinet Office
• Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
• Mates Condoms
• Mid and South Wales Safety Camera Partnership
• National Assembly for Wales
• Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
• South Wales Police
• Tesco
• 20th Century Fox
• Virgin Trains
• Wales Tourist Board
• Welsh Assembly Government
• Welsh Development Agency