This years top Christmas Pressies.

The festive season has come and gone and the D-ROOM boys and girls are back giddy with excitement about the presents they (or in some case didn't) received. Here are some of the favourites that top this years list:

Paul
My favourite pressie wasn't technically mine but my daughter Anna's - Super Mario Carts for the Wii. It's absolutely brilliant. I must admit to whiling away large parts of the long winter days playing it and it's going to be hard adjusting to life in the daytime without it! How did Santa know?

Tony
Despite being pretty much ambidextrous at 16 years old, over the years my left hand has gotten a little sloppy so in order to redress the balance somewhat, my wife has enrolled me for a series of drum lessons with an exotic Portuguese in order to improve my technique - what did you think I was talking about? Or you could mention the WiiFit which tells me I have a WiiFit age of 50! Nice!

Stuart
My favourite was a Spykee Mini robot from Mechano - not difficult to build but very funny chasing next doors cat round the patio with it. Forwards, backwards, side to side plus flashing lights and weird noises - does it get any better?

Chris
My favourite has to be Guitar Hero World Tour! With wireless guitar in hand I am now on the path to becoming a rock god!

Rob
Merry Twist'mas to me! Sleeping will never be the same again with my all new, playful Twister Duvet Cover! Still yet to have a game though...any challengers?? haha

Sarah
The best present I got this Christmas was a chopping board which fits nicely with my new years resolution to learn to cook more. There's only so many spaghetti bologneses I can serve my son, so time to expand my repertoire!

Welcome Sarah

We're pleased to announce a new member of the D-ROOM team - Sarah Graham will be joining us in a marketing role. Sarah has an impressive track record in marketing and brand development. She worked for British Airways for a number of years and one of her roles was brand manager for Concorde. Since leaving she has worked on a consultancy basis for a number of companies throughout the North West helping them to identify, plan and achieve their marketing goals.

We're sure Sarah will be a great asset for D-ROOM and clients alike. Welcome to the team Sarah.

New D-ROOM wesbite launched.

We're pleased to announce that we've finally completed and uploaded our new website. The new site is designed with the emphasis on showcasing our work, which potential new clients always respond well to (along with the marketing expertise, exceptional service, value for money, successful track record, etc, etc!!!).

Many thanks to all those involved in the design and development particularly Chris and Stuart - thanks guys.

To take a peep visit www.d-room.co.uk (we'd be very happy to receive any comments).

D-ROOM Bowling Tournament

The D-ROOM creative team took a well earned break from work on Friday afternoon (17th) for a 'friendly' game of bowls at Middlebrook, Bolton. Following a quick bite at Nandos (respect to Tony for lapping up liberal helpings on the extra hot peri-peri sauce) the gang descended on Hollywood Bowl where the fun began.

Some breathtaking Michael Jackson-like footwork saw Chris take an early lead - in addition to attracting some admiring glances from several bowlers in neighbouring lanes (apparently no phone numbers were exchanged!). Mad Dog McNair threw some erratic bowls which saw the sides taking a severe pounding and Rob was sadly playing a game that only vaguely resembled bowls! Despite Chris' early promise, Paul came through at the final stages to take the first and second games with embarrassing ease. Having been despatched to the bar, the cranberry juice must have got to him as Paul decided to start game three with a different colour bowling ball which saw his game go pear shaped. Tony then stepped up to the mark with some peri-peri inspired sizzling bowling which saw him making a late dash on the leader board. However Hesketh Bank's finest, Mad Dog McNair had decided that it was time to make his mark. With quiet, determined grit he stormed through the last rounds in such a way that his score card look X-rated.

The final game beckoned and to add an extra edge it was agreed that the loser would be required to make all the brews for the creative studio on the following Monday - as big an incentive to anyone at D-ROOM as there is. As if sensing the new mood of fear and apprehension, the lights dimmed as the final game began. Mad Dog McNair and Paul vied for the number one spot with stiff competition from an invigorated Rob who'd finally discovered the art of releasing the ball early on in the bowling action. However the real interest was at the bottom with Tony and Chris fighting it out for the wooden tea spoon. The fancy footwork of earlier in the evening was but a distant memory as Chris opted for safety first. However Tony was having none of it from the young pretender and did just enough to stave off defeat. And so, with his fate sealed, Chris accepted his fate as studio tea boy for the whole of Monday with good grace and much sympathy from the rest of the gang.

However, will he have his revenge as the next outing is being planned?

New creative talent at D-ROOM

We're pleased to welcome Rob Whyte to the creative team at D-ROOM.

Rob recently graduated from The University of Central Lancashire with a BA(Hons) in Graphic Design. In this year's national D&AD* competition, Rob was awarded the accolade of having his work published 'in book'.

D-ROOM creative director Tony Lythgoe says, "When recruiting new members of the D-ROOM creative team it is vital that we balance exceptional creativity and compatibility with our distinctive company culture. Rob's creative ability and his passion for design both shine out, he's an outstanding talent with a great personality, and we're delighted he's joined us."

* Design & Art Direction.

Recruitment News

We are no longer accepting applications for the position of Junior Designer as in the previous post. Thank you to everyone who applied.

Junior Designer Opportunity

D-ROOM Design Communications are looking to appoint a Junior Designer. Ideally suited to a graduate, this role demands an abundance of creative design, self-motivation and organisational skills, teamworking ability, and a hunger to impress.

Primarily aimed at design for print, any web skills would be advantageous, and we would require proficiency in Quark Xpress, Illustrator, and Photoshop as standard.

On offer is a competitive salary and the opportunity to progress within our growing company.

Please send a full CV with salary expectations to: tony@d-room.co.uk or D-ROOM Design Communications, 14 Bark Street East, Bolton, BL1 2BQ Tel: 01204 382599