Our Approach
Message from our Director, Nicola Rudge
After 23 years of experience in the field of design and communication, I identified and modeled the things that exemplify business in successful use of design. The company developed a new design tool “the Business Alignment Process’ that helps clients identify their “dream picture” of their business. By defining their desired business outcome, we look at clients’ long-term goals and then help support creating a strategy to fulfill them. We then identify the resources required to achieve the outcomes, and we break this down into short long term and medium term steps in a design ‘master plan’. We then develop ‘design briefs’ that can be brought to architects, contractors, and other design service companies to quote on works effectively. We also offer a planned workshop series.
The Business Alignment Process
Matthiesen Rudge Solutions is part of a new generation of design consultants whose approach is specifically focused towards the unique aspects of you as a business from your customers’ first impression to their experience of your premises and staff.
We start with the ‘Alignment Process’, drawing from the broader context of your organization, including you’re company’s history and story. This facilitated process will give you fresh insights and skills to drive your motivation and guide your success.
“Powerful. Impactful. This was like an MOT for your business.”
-Shaun Turner, Halcyon Recruitment
Because we draw from a broad-base of expertise, the cross-fertilization of our techniques and tools result in identifying your comprehensive design needs that we develop with you into your 'Master Plan’. This plan remains as a guide over the development of your unique vision and can be implemented according to your budget and timescales.
“We got so much more than we expected. Our plans will support us
take our unique story forward for years to come.”
-Elaine Griffiths, Director, The Monastery, Manchester
With these in mind, your first steps become obvious, and specific design briefs can be created that translate your vision, values with key design elements and specifications required by any sub-contractor, staff, or investor you need to communicate and grasp what’s needed. In this way, every project you begin, take to bid, or need to delegate or outsource, will be in alignment with your vision and goals over time.
Our overall process is designed to save the savvy business owner/director time and money in the long-run by setting clear goals and strategies up front.