The Kitchen Works

A long-standing partnership driving brand growth, digital visibility, and engagement across two distinct audiences

The
challenge

The Kitchen Works is the largest kitchen manufacturer in the North of England, serving both public and trade sectors, and its central marketing challenge is speaking to two distinct audiences at once. Trade professionals and homeowners have different motivations, priorities and purchasing journeys, so every piece of activity has to deliver the right message and value proposition to the right people at the right time.

This is not a one-off project but a long-standing partnership. The Kitchen Works is one of our oldest client relationships, and the work spans brand, website, advertising, brochures, social media and email, all needing to engage both audiences meaningfully rather than defaulting to a single generic message.

The ongoing challenge is sustained growth across a complex journey. Customer decisions play out over multiple touchpoints and offline showroom visits, so the marketing has to build visibility and generate leads consistently over years, not just campaign by campaign.

Our
approach

Our relationship began with the development of a new brand identity and website. Following the success of these initial projects, we have continued to support The Kitchen Works with a wide range of marketing activities designed to strengthen brand awareness, generate leads, and support long-term business growth.

Building long-term client relationships is central to our approach – one of the first questions we ask any prospective client is, “Can we work well together?” Our enduring partnership with The Kitchen Works is a testament to that philosophy, reflecting the trust and collaboration that has developed over many years.

From website content and digital advertising to brochures, social media, and email campaigns, every piece of marketing collateral is designed to engage both audiences in a relevant and meaningful way.

Services delivered

  • Marketing Consultancy
  • Logo Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Management
  • Brand Development
  • Website Design
  • Video Production
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • AI Visibility
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Management 
  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads

Impact

Measuring the impact of long-term marketing activity can be challenging, particularly when customer journeys span multiple touchpoints and offline interactions such as showroom visits. It is rarely possible to attribute growth to a single marketing initiative.

However, one metric that clearly demonstrates success is website traffic. Through a combination of strategic SEO, paid advertising, content development, and ongoing digital marketing activity, website traffic has increased by an impressive 118% over the past two years. This sustained growth has strengthened The Kitchen Works’ online presence, increased brand visibility, and created more opportunities to engage both trade and consumer audiences.

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One Design Group

We are a North East brand and digital growth specialist helping businesses maximise opportunities through the perfect blend of web, design and AI driven marketing.

Brand, Web, Creative, Growth Marketing, AI & Automation, IT Support

Our Services

From brand identity to full digital platforms, we offer a complete suite of creative and digital services designed to help North East businesses grow.

Brand Strategy, Websites, Growth Marketing, AI, Creative Design, IT Support

Brand Strategy & Identity

Is your brand clear enough to be chosen? We create identities, messaging and brand systems that build recognition, trust and consistency across every touchpoint.

Logo & Visual Identity, Brand & Rebranding, Brand Guidelines, Social Media Branding, Trademark Registration

Websites & Digital Platforms

We build websites that work as hard as you do. From brochure sites to full ecommerce platforms, every site we deliver is fast, optimised and built to convert.

Brochure Websites, Ecommerce, Mobile Apps, Bespoke Development, AI Chat Bots

Growth Marketing Campaigns

We plan and run campaigns that generate real leads and measurable return. Paid, organic or both — we align every channel to your growth goals.

Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, Email Marketing, Social Media Management

AI, Automation & Insight

We help businesses use AI and automation to work smarter, move faster and make better decisions. From opportunity reviews to full implementation, we make it practical.

AI Marketing, AI Opportunity Reviews, Marketing Automation, Reporting & Analytics

Creative, Graphic & Print Design

Design that communicates clearly and looks the part. We produce creative work across digital and print that reflects your brand and gets your message across.

Graphic Design, Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Advertising, Packaging

Digital Support, IT & Optimisation

Ongoing support that keeps your digital presence running smoothly. From site recovery to managed IT, we handle the technical side so you can focus on the work.

Website Recovery, UX & Conversion, Managed IT Support via One IT

About One Design Group

Formed from the merger of Halogen Creative and One IT Support, we bring together creative, digital and technology expertise under one roof in North Shields.

Our Story, Values, North East Agency

Leadership Team

Meet the people behind ODG — a team of strategists, creatives and digital specialists with decades of combined experience helping North East businesses grow.

Strategy, Creative, Digital, Technology, Marketing

Our Work

From brand identity to full digital platforms, explore how we have helped businesses across the North East stand out, get found and grow.

Brand, Web, Creative, Campaigns, AI

Gallery

A showcase of our creative output across brand, web, print and digital — work that we are proud of and clients that we are proud to work with.

Brand Identity, Web Design, Print, Digital, Photography

Sectors We Work In

We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors including construction, professional services, hospitality, retail, renewables and more.

Construction, Professional Services, Hospitality, Retail, Renewables, Healthcare

News & Insight

The latest thinking from the ODG team on brand, web, digital marketing and AI — practical insight you can actually use in your business.

Brand, Web, SEO, AI, Marketing Strategy, Industry News

Funding Support

There may be funding available to support your next web, design or marketing project. Find out what is available and how ODG can help you access it.

Growth Funding, Digital Grants, North East Business Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with ODG — from process and timelines to costs and ongoing support.

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Get in Touch

Ready to start a conversation? Reach us by phone, email or fill in the contact form and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

hello@onedesigngroup.co.uk, 0191 259 1234, 17 Northumberland Square, North Shields