Surface Impression was commissioned in 2013 to research and propose the most appropriate approach and platform for Hampshire’s Big Theme, including the creation of a brand for the project. Workshops with stakeholders (people drawn from museums, archives, arts, tourism, management in Hampshire Solent) helped to inform further market/audience and content research. Brand development was assisted by creative agency Pleece & Co. Surface Impression was later re-engaged to help develop user-interface designs and work with Hampshire Council’s IT Services Department to develop the Hampshire’s Big Theme – 1914 website.