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Our Work

We live in a highly fragmented and visually cluttered world. Istoria Group inspires brands to be the best version of themselves by discovering their authenticity. We encourage our clients to embrace and own that truth. We don’t just create brands, we turn them into experiences and we bring their stories to life, authentically and truthfully.

 

Client List


Retail

Saddleback
Lovehoney
The Gro Company
Elvie
Vital Baby
Ickle Bubba
Bathroom Village
Miyo
Chippenham Pit Stop
Draycot Stores
Just Botanics
Craghoppers
Surly
Gymshark
The North Face


Technology

Amazon
Advoc8
Google
Krix
Solverboard


Food & Beverage

Beyond the Bean
Nomad
The Jolly Hog


Pharma & Beauty

Biosplice Therapeutics, Inc
British Society of Rheumatology
C8 Medisensors
Eli Lilly and Company
Galderma
Roche
Space NK


Aerospace & Defence

Thales
Pilatus
Etihad Airlines
BAE Systems
Valence
Nicomatic

 

Engineering & Manufacturing

Dow Corning
Assystem
Elsio
Omnie
Mitox


Education, Third Sector, NFP

University of Gloucestershire
University of Bristol
The Macular Society
Science Museum
Bristol Cultural Development Partnership
Cadw
Perfect Ward
Invictus Games


Hospitality & Leisure

Ensemble
Pigsty
Marugame Udon
Yeo Valley
Café Oulala
The Picture House
Mochatoo
Avalon Waterways
Hook Norton Brewery
Mount Haven Hotel & Restaurant


Workspace

Matthew Fairweather
The Pixel
Solverboard


Construction

LafargeHolcim


Energy

OVO Energy

 
 
 
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Testimonials

Our aim is to excite and tell meaningful stories about our clients’ brands. We therefore work in partnership with our clients to transform their vision into a reality, and their objectives into a strategy. Here’s what our clients have to say:

 
 

 
 

 

Our Reputation

Awards are a small indication of the effectiveness of our creativity, how we think and how we conduct business. We are proud to be one of the UK’s Best Places to Work and of our recognition for creativity and sustainability.

 
 

2023

LONDON DESIGN AWARDS
Interior Design - Hospitality (Oh So Yum! - Phoenix Wharf)
Winner - Silver


 

2022

GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year - South West (Claire Menzies, Istoria Group)
Finalist

GREAT BRITISH BUSINESSWOMAN AWARDS
Creative Industries Businesswoman of the Year (Claire Menzies, Istoria Group)
Finalist

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURIAL CHALLENGE
Universal Award (Claire Menzies, Istoria Group)
Finalist

DESIGN WEEK AWARDS
Social Design, Do Something for Nothing (Phoenix Wharf)
Winner

BRISTOL POST
Most Influential Women in Bristol (Claire Menzies, Istoria Group)
Winner

ESSA AWARDS
Sustainability (Ignition)
Winner - Silver

BRISTOL POST
Most Influential Women in Bristol (Sam Rowe, Ignition)
Winner

BRISTOL LIFE AWARDS
Creative (Istoria Group)
Finalist

LDC TOP 50 MOST AMBITIOUS BUSINESS LEADERS
Sustainable Impact Award (Sam Rowe, Ignition)
Finalist

GAMECHANGER PROGRESS CHAMPION AWARDS
Inclusivity and Diversity Award (Istoria Group)
Winner


 

2021

LONDON DESIGN AWARDS
Better Future - Equity & Inclusion (#DoSomethingforNothing Phoenix Wharf)
Winner

BRISTOL LIFE AWARDS
Environment (Ignition)
Winner

CREATIVE RETAIL AWARDS
Food / Beverage & Supermarket Design - The Bristol Loaf (Phoenix Wharf)
Highly Commended

GREAT BRITISH BUSINESS WOMAN AWARDS
Creative Industries (Claire Menzies)
Finalist

BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
Business Leader of the Year (Ignition)
Finalist

BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
Green Business of the Year (Ignition)
Finalist

BRISTOL LIFE AWARDS
Homes & Interiors (Phoenix Wharf)
Finalist

RESTAURANT & BAR DESIGN AWARDS
Café, Europe / Bristol Loaf (Phoenix Wharf)
Finalist

PORTABLE MODULAR AWARDS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
LafargeHolcim (Ignition)
Finalist

PORTABLE MODULAR AWARDS
Best Island Exhibit 1,000 Square Feet+ (LafargeHolcim)
Finalist


 

2020

THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
Sustainable Development (Ignition)
Winner

FINDIT - TOP 40 / EXHIBITOR Magazine
Creativity and Key Differentiators (Ignition Inc)
Winner

BUSINESS GAME CHANGER MAGAZINE
UK’s Top Ten Women in Business (Sam Rowe, Ignition)
Winner

BRISTOL LIFE AWARDS
Best Creative Agency (Istoria Group)
Winner

ACQ5 GLOBAL AWARDS 2020
UK Gamechanger of the Year (Lindie Kramers)
Winner

ACQ5 GLOBAL AWARDS 2020 
UK Growth Company of the Year (Ignition)
Winner

LONDON DESIGN AWARDS
Hospitality, Interior Design - The Bristol Loaf (Phoenix Wharf)
Winner

IEMA SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AWARDS
Sustainable Organisation (Ignition)
Winner

IEMA SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AWARDS
Sustainable Leader (Ignition)
Finalist - Highly Commended

GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Creative Industries Entrepreneur of the Year (Claire Menzies, Istoria Group)
Finalist

GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Scale-up Entrepreneur of the Year (Claire Menzies, Istoria Group)
Finalist


 

2019

MM&M AWARDS
Best Places to Work, Small Agency (Ignition Inc)
Winner

EN ELITE AWARDS
Best Eco Company (Ignition)
Finalist

EN ELITE AWARDS
Best Employer (Ignition)
Winner

LONDON DESIGN AWARDS
Hospitality, Interior Design - Yeo Valley (Phoenix Wharf)
Winner

BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
Employer of the Year (Istoria Group)
Finalist

BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
Business Leader of the Year (Sam Rowe, Istoria Group)
Finalist

BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
Export & International Business of the Year (Ignition)
Finalist

EVCOM INDUSTRY AWARDS
Agency of the Year - London Live (Istoria Group)
Finalist

LUXLIFE MAGAZINE
Most Outstanding Multidisciplinary Design Studio (Phoenix Wharf)
Winner

UK ENTERPRISE AWARDS
Best Creative Agencies Collection (Istoria Group)
Winner

MEDIA INNOVATOR AWARDS
Best Strategy & Graphic Design Agency - South West England (Phoenix Wharf)
Winner

MEDIA INNOVATOR AWARDS
Most Innovative Creative Agency – South West England (Caroline)
Winner

WORLD EXHIBITION STAND AWARDS
Best Stand at a Healthcare Event - Roche (Ignition)
Winner - Gold

BRISTOL LIFE AWARDS
Best Creative Agency (Ignition)
Winner

PORTABLE MODULAR AWARDS
Best International Design - Roche (Ignition)
Shortlisted


 

2018

EN ELITE AWARDS
Best Eco Company (Ignition)
Winner

EN ELITE AWARDS
Best Employer (Ignition)
Winner

EN ELITE AWARDS
Best Design & Build Company (> £5m turnover) (Ignition)
Finalist

GREAT WORKPLACES AWARDS
Best Place to Work UK (Ignition)
Top 20

AEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Sustainability Award (Ignition)
Finalist

BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
Green Business of the Year (Ignition)
Finalist

BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
Employer of the Year (Ignition)
Finalist

LLOYDS BANK NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Employer of the Year (Ignition)
Finalist

LLOYDS BANK NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Exporter of the Year (Ignition)
Finalist

EXHIBITOR MAGAZINE’S PORTABLE MODULAR AWARDS
Best International Design - Roche (Ignition)
Finalist

LONDON DESIGN AWARDS
Best Restaurant Design - Pigsty (Phoenix Wharf)
Finalist

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Certifications

 

Certified B Corporation®


ISO 20121
Sustainable Events Management, Ignition

ISO 14001
Environmental Management, Ignition

ISO 9001
Quality Management, Ignition


Women Owned


Great Place to Work
UK’s Best Workplace Top 20


Cyber Essentials


 

Memberships

 

RSA
Royal Society of Arts


Stylus
Trends & Insights


Bristol Media
Creative Networking Hub


SBBW 
Society of Bristol Business Women


HCEA
Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association


ESSA
Event Supplier & Services Association


EON
Event Organisers Network


WEAF
West of England Aerospace Forum


Indy Chamber
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce