Award-Winning Success for Coworkers!

Web and graphic design agency, Creode, one of our Innovation Showcase members, have been named as the winner of the University of Leeds‘ annual business plan competition. James Hannaford (22) and Luke Harrison (21) founded Creode, which provides the full gamut of branding, design and web services, following graduation in the summer of 2008. The company already has some high profile clients in its portfolio, which includes children’s TV channel CBeebies, the University of East London and our own nti Leeds website!

Compared to other Northern cities, the design sector in Leeds is particularly competitive says Harrison, but he believes Creode has a strong USP. “We keep our focus on accessibility,” he says. “It’s becoming increasingly important to companies that their online and offline marketing tools are accessible to all, whether it’s people with special needs or those using older technology and it’s something we’re passionate about.”

The University of Leeds’ business plan competition, SPARK, is run by the University’s Careers Centre. The winners of the competition, which is judged by a panel drawn from Leeds’ professional services community, receive a prize of £1500, whilst second and third prize winners receive £1000 and £500 respectively. As this year’s winners, Creode will automatically be entered for the regional SPARK finals, the winners of which will be announced at Venturefest Yorkshire on 11 Feburary.

Another of the Innovation Showcase members, Adrian Larkin of True Media, was also named as a finalist in the Leeds Metropolitan University business plan competition.

A true testament to the superb talents of our Innovation Showcase members!

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