WORKSPACE GROUP, DRAPERSTOWN

Workspace 40th Anniversary Book

When The Workspace Group approached me to create a book marking their 40-year history, I knew it was going to be a special project. Starting from their first steps in 1985, the book captures the story of a group that has made a real difference in the community.

Author Michael McGlade had already gathered incredible stories from employees, local businesses, and community groups — showing just how much of an impact Workspace has had over the years.

Bringing all of that into a cohesive, celebratory book was an interesting and rewarding challenge and the final result was more than worth it.

DESIGN 

  • Design and layout
  • 275 page
  • full colour

TEAM 

  • Blurbox
  • Michael McGlade – Author

Getting Personal

This project had a personal significance for me. Back in 2010, Workspace helped me get my business off the ground through their ‘Go for It’ programme, and the following year I completed the ‘Steps to Work’ programme, officially launching Blurbox Media and Design. I still rent office space from their units on Rainey Street, Magherafelt, so their support continues to be a part of my journey.

Author Michael McGlade and Designer Laura Crossett of Blurbox Media and Design at the book launch.
Author Michael McGlade and Designer Laura Crossett of Blurbox Media and Design at the book launch.
The workspace 40th anniversary book, showing the chapter start for 'Starting the Start-ups'
The start of a new chapter, full colour image, chapter number at the top and the page number and title on the side.
brand colours and layout view of the workspace book
Brand colours used in a way to highlight and break up text. A lot of the book was based on people's refections and memories so their names were highlighted int he text.