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Door 22 Creative are a Brighton based graphic design agency who quite simply love what they do. They specialise in big ideas without the big attitudes and big fees. They consist of a friendly team who focus on relevant design solutions, delivered on time and on budget.
158b Church Road Hove East Sussex BN3 2DL t: 01273 711600 e: emma@door22.co.uk w: www.door22.co.uk
The MD's Personal Profile
Name: Emma Nicol Age: 36 Company: Door 22 Creative Role: Creative Director Sector: Design and Marketing Website: www.door22.co.uk When did you first decide to go into business? 2002 Best job? Worst job? Best job is by far my current job, I love what I do. Worst job was a cleaner in a language school. What's your strongest attribute? I’m pretty placid when faced with crazy deadlines. What's your weakest link? Procrastinating (although this is improving) Do you live to work or work to live? Work to live, but I know some people who may question that at times! What's the wisest thing anyone in business has told you? Be yourself, do it your way. Who is your business guru? Don’t really have one in particular. What do you love about working in Brighton? Friendly atmosphere. Great eateries and coffee houses What do you hate about working in Brighton? Cost of public transport Who are you most likely to share a business problem with? Depends what the problem is. What's been your biggest achievement in business? Being in business for 6 years and growing organically. And your biggest disaster? Trusting a friend/client too much and their company going under. Big lesson. What's your main source of news? Bbc.co.uk and The Guardian Most useful web site? Google. How important is new media to your business? Imperative Why did so many dot.com companies bomb? Too greedy. Too hasty. If you shared a short lift ride with a DTI minister, what would you tell them? To listen to smaller companies more, and to address the loopholes in companies phoenix-ing. How do you relax? Running, a nice glass of wine, good music (not all at the same time) What stops you sleeping? My cats How would you like colleagues to think of you? Creative, approachable, capable and honest What would be your personal business motto? Be yourself and if you stop loving what you do, move on.
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