In the creative industries visuals often speak before words do. Whether you’re an artist showcasing your work, a band building a following, an author releasing a new book, or an event organiser trying to draw a crowd, good graphic design is one of the most powerful promotional tools available. In a world filled with content and constant competition for attention, thoughtful design helps you stand out and get noticed by the people that matter.
STRAMASHED is proud to support local and international artists, bands, record labels, authors and events venues to visualise their creative process and aspirations including Razur Cuts, a volunteer-run, independently published, not-for-profit, anti-bourgeois street-lit mag showcasing literature and art that’s often undercelebrated and underrepresented, Falkirk’s finest punk rockers The Media Whores flying the flag for live music, and Nameless Town Books, independent publisher of motivational non-fiction for adults and fiction for children.
Bootleg Karma – John Tinney
The Media Whores – 12″ vinyl album artwork
Vulture Party – album launch gig poster
Razur Cuts – magazine cover artwork
For artists, bands, authors and event organisers, investing in high-quality design is essential for standing out, building a following, and achieving long-term success. Strong design also drives merchandise opportunities – posters, stickers, T-shirts, book covers and album art become far more appealing when professionally designed, turning them into desirable items that fans want to own. Merchandise not only generates income but also helps spread your brand wherever it goes.
Events in particular benefit from cohesive, creative design. Consistent branding across tickets, websites, programmes, signage and social media creates a unified experience. It builds excitement, strengthens recognition, and enhances the overall atmosphere making the event feel more immersive and memorable.
A Decade of Drinking with Ghosts – Bobby Gant
Stonedart original paintings – website
Razur Cuts – e-commerce website
Razur Cuts – gig posters
At STRAMASHED we feel an affinity with like-minded creatives and artists and use our experience and expertise to enable them to visualise their projects in order to gain maximum exposure. We have designed and artworked album covers, book covers, gig posters and e-commerce websites allowing creatives to reach a global market.
