Holmes.design first began in 1994 as a small endeavour in Cambridge, England. As we reflect on the journey since then — from studios in London to San Francisco to Munich — we’re humbled yet proud to be celebrating 30 years of work in this amazing field of creative digital design, and every possible idea those words represent. Though our locations changed throughout the years, our principles have stood firm.
At our core is a passion for creative thought: transforming our client’s initial vision into something wonderful. You bring the lemons and we’ll not only make lemonade but we’ll mix it, pour it into a fancy glass, and top it with a tiny umbrella.
So what exactly do we do? In short, digital design in many forms:
Motion Graphics Design
3D Modelling, Animation & Rendering
Website Design & Creation
UX/UI Design
Brand Identity Design & Development
Unreal Engine Virtual Studio Set Design & Build
Brainstorm InfinitySet Control Setup
Our projects have won Webbys, Daveys, W3s, Platinum AVAs and countless other awards. View more projects on our Works page, or stay and read the rave reviews further down. We’ll convince you one way or another…
ENGLISHMAN
Fe fi fo fum. Despite the mantra of the English to keep calm and carry on, Steve brings a unique energy to everything he does.
ROAM
To say that Steve is a bike rider would be a giant understatement. For 35 years this fella has been riding up mountains, winning races and setting the occasional world record. You definitely want him leading your project team.
CLIMB
Sure, riding up mountains sounds easy — but it takes intense concentration, attention to detail and a lot of experience. And that’s exactly what Energi.design brings to every single project.
LIVE
During the course of his career, Steve has been immersed in unique cultures by not only travelling but also by living. There's something to that: the landscapes, cities, people, languages, cultures and experiences. All shape our lives — and therefore a designer’s integrity.
TRADITION
Steve sketches and storyboards projects by hand. Good things happen when you start with traditional graphic design techniques and apply them to the digital realm.
PRESENTING
“Just picture the audience naked.” Words to live by when you’re travelling the world as a wildly enthusiastic evangelist of Adobe and 3D software, sharing awesome project breakdowns as well as decades of knowledge and experience.
WINNING
Whether it’s the Race Across America or a Webby Award, we like winning just the same. You like winning too, right?
HOME
Ah, sausages, beer and leather shorts… Surprisingly, if you Google “What is Bavaria famous for?” this is the answer.
We call it “Home sweet home.”
THE MUTT’S NUTS
Summarizing Steve, in a nutshell, and just cracking the surface of a self-deprecating digital graphic designer.
The earth is round. True story. So it’s pretty easy to work with clients worldwide, meeting and communicating fluidly across multiple time zones. It’d be harder if we had clients on Mars. Perhaps we do… but we can’t tell you about it. Shhh…