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Stronger Together

Our latest work on ICD’s 2021 annual report demonstrates just what you can achieve when a clear vision for design is coupled with a deep understanding of user engagement.

Reporting|Case Study

Access all areas

Think like an accessibility expert to ensure a delightful and inclusive online experience for every user.

Thinking|Article

Animation nation

Animation is a stand-out way of grabbing your audience’s attention and getting your message across. But when should you use it, how much does it cost and what are the common pitfalls?

Thinking|Article

Growing a global brand

Blackwood worked alongside International Coffee Organization (ICO) in-house marketing team to develop a striking identity for the global Coffee Development Report (CDR).

Work|Case study
@weareblackwood | RT @ICD_PS: In 2021, ICD approved projects to the value of USD 243.60 million benefiting 8 member countries in addition to two regional and… | Aug 11 |
@weareblackwood | RT @ICD_PS: In 2021, total project approvals stood at USD 243.60 million, with term finance and line of finance significantly contributing… | Aug 08 |
@weareblackwood | RT @ICD_PS: in 2021,ICD was able to raise USD 5.2 billion from the #sukuk market in 2021, ranking it among the top (13th place) on the Bloo… | Aug 08 |
@weareblackwood | RT @ICD_PS: ICD's dedicated #Covid_19 package supports the recovery and strengthening the vital sectors in member countries. Learn More ab… | Aug 08 |
@weareblackwood | RT @ICD_PS: Supporting #Women Entrepreneurs is Key For Real Global Economic Recovery. In partnership with #WeFi we supported #Women #Enterp… | Aug 01 |
@weareblackwood | RT @ICD_PS: With its significant role in driving inclusive and dynamicgrowth,private sector development has been the primary focus of ICD s… | Jul 14 |
@weareblackwood | RT @COEbanknews: 📢CEB approved €465 million in five new loans, with the majority of the financing envelope for projects in support of measu… | Jul 11 |
@weareblackwood | @ebrdcharles @OdileRenaud @EBRD Congratulations Jonathan and good luck. | Jun 24 |
@weareblackwood | RT @ICD_PS: We are delighted to share with you all our 2021 Annual Report: The yearly results of our funded projects that develop the priva… | Jun 21 |

We create | Featured work

Giving a face to a global game-changer

Our growing international reputation led to us writing and designing the annual report for the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) – one of the largest development initiatives of its kind in the world.

Case study Reporting

The making of a magazine

Blackwood has given the CEB’s Info magazine a bold new look, transforming it into an engaging read for French and English speakers.

Case study Magazines

Knowing your audience

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is an internationally recognised bank, with nearly 60 member countries. Our ongoing partnership underpins their global reporting output resulting in flagship publications regularly launching on the international stage.

Case study Reporting

We understand | Creative thinking

A source for inspiration

We have been designing, building and writing for websites for over ten years. Now recognised as specialists in providing digital reporting solutions we continue to translate our innovative ideas online for our global client base.

Article Andy Ritchie

The Joys of Framework Agreements

When you’re in it for the long haul, everybody wins.

Article Clare Ritchie

How illustration can work for you

Illustration is a versatile tool for engaging and entertaining a reader. Eye-catching images stimulate the senses, encourage emotional responses and allow you to communicate messages in a variety of different ways.

Article Jez Webb

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