About us

Founded in 2007

Winning a commercial contract while simultaneously studying a design communications degree is where it all began over 15 years ago. A single client soon turned into many, having since delivered thousands of projects to hundreds of clients over the years.

We've provided design, marketing and commercial support to hundreds of businesses nationally and internationally, across a wide range of industries. We've come a long way since our first client in 2007, with over a decade of experience and multiple awards under our belt.

By listening and responding to our clients we are more agile, with flexible support that is responsive and effective. Collaborative in our approach, we stretch clients expectations of what a design studio offers.

Kevin Mansell-Abell

Before completing his design degree, Kevin had won his first contract with a multi million pound property development firm. With one client turning to many within the first 18 months, the studio was formed and has grown over the years, winning several marketing and entrepreneurship awards in his time.

Whilst services have evolved, his enthusiasm and passion for helping others has been unwavering. He's an advocate for enterprise within education and has spoken at numerous events within schools, colleges and universities to inspire the next generation of business startups.

Aside from That Media Group, he is a coach and mentor for several regional and government based development programmes, working with organisations that have been identified as having high growth potential.

With a thirst for development and growth, he's also completed a second, MBA Masters degree in business, which culminated in a paper exploring the impacts of the pandemic on innovation within micro businesses in the UK Aside from work, he loves to travel, and has a passion for fitness, achieving his first Marathon in 2019.

A world of possibilities

We're excited by the opportunity of what could be. We also believe that there isn't just one way to achieve a goal. Working alongside you, we believe in listening, understanding, creating and developing ideas that perform.

Our 6 step approach to projects gives the time for creativity and development. Iterative in nature, we work with you to create projects, campaigns and strategies which move you, your team and organisation forward.

We also believe in flexibility, freedom and accessibility, which is why we've designed our approach to working to put clients back in control.