Merging imagination with expertise to shape unforgettable cities for your major events.
Danobear is a UK-based company specialising in event branding and design, dedicated to creating unique environments through identity development, thematic design, wayfinding, and signage.Our mission is to craft visually compelling experiences that not only captivate audiences but also ensure seamless navigation and memorable settings. With a deep understanding of user psychology and design principles, we deliver bespoke solutions that resonate with your audience, enhance event appeal, and leave lasting impressions.Our expertise spans brand strategy, creative direction, and event operations, enabling us to provide comprehensive services tailored to your unique needs.At Danobear, we believe in the fusion of creativity and science to deliver unforgettable events that inspire, captivate, and endure.
Cities are vibrant tapestries of creativity, history, and individuality, each with a story waiting to be shared. Through our three deliverables - Collate, Illuminate, and Commemorate - we aim to celebrate these unique qualities. By curating and showcasing the city’s artistic richness (Collate), bringing its spirit to life through dynamic storytelling (Illuminate), and honouring its history while building a lasting legacy (Commemorate), we create a powerful, enduring narrative that resonates far beyond the moment.
Dan has been instrumental in transforming our event look and branding procurement processes at Formula E. Their expertise in cost-saving strategies, supplier negotiations, and process standardisation has delivered measurable financial savings and enhanced efficiency.
Dan’s creativity and forward-thinking approach have ensured our procurement aligns with Formula E’s goals of excellence and sustainability. Their contributions have been invaluable, and I have no doubt they will continue to excel in future endeavours.”
Matt Bermel
Director Procurement, Formula e
We are grateful for the collaboration and spirit of partnership established over the last five years with the Commonwealth Games Delivery Unit within DCMS. A number of your teams worked very closely with us over a number of years, in particular please pass on our thanks to Dan Tomlinson for all his hard work in dressing the City.
Nigel Huddleston MP
Minister for Sport, Tourism, Heritage and Civil Society, UK
Our Strategy
At Danobear, we specialise in showcasing the unique spirit of cities through creative branding and design. We use the city as a canvas, celebrating its diverse cultural and artistic identity to create moments that leave a lasting impression. By blending bold visuals with storytelling, we bring the richness of a city’s creative scene to life, sharing its essence with the world and transforming events into unforgettable experiences.
At Danobear, we specialise in creating event branding that honours a city’s rich history while shaping its future legacy. By highlighting key moments from the past and embracing the present, we craft designs and elements that become an integral part of the city’s story. Our approach ensures that major events not only celebrate heritage but also leave a lasting impact, becoming a proud feature of the city for years to come.
At Danobear, we transform cities into vibrant canvases that celebrate their unique identity and spirit. Through our Illuminate strategy, we uncover hidden stories, elevate cultural treasures, and highlight unsung elements, creating authentic and inclusive experiences. By combining playful design, illuminated installations, and community collaboration, we craft bold, dynamic visuals that bring landmarks and lesser-known spaces to life. Our work not only enhances events but also leaves a lasting legacy, ensuring the city’s spirit continues to inspire long after the event concludes.
Our Strategy
Cities are vibrant tapestries of creativity, history, and individuality, each with a story waiting to be shared. Through our three deliverables—Collate, Illuminate, and Commemorate—we aim to celebrate these unique qualities. By curating and showcasing the city’s artistic richness (Collate), bringing its spirit to life through dynamic storytelling (Illuminate), and honouring its history while building a lasting legacy (Commemorate), we create a powerful, enduring narrative that resonates far beyond the moment.
Danobear is a UK-based company specialising in event branding and design, dedicated to creating unique environments through identity development, thematic design, wayfinding, and signage.Our mission is to craft visually compelling experiences that not only captivate audiences but also ensure seamless navigation and memorable settings. With a deep understanding of user psychology and design principles, we deliver bespoke solutions that resonate with your audience, enhance event appeal, and leave lasting impressions.Our expertise spans brand strategy, creative direction, and event operations, enabling us to provide comprehensive services tailored to your unique needs.At Danobear, we believe in the fusion of creativity and science to deliver unforgettable events that inspire, captivate, and endure.
Danobear is a UK-based company specialising in event branding and design, dedicated to creating unique environments through identity development, thematic design, wayfinding, and signage.Our mission is to craft visually compelling experiences that not only captivate audiences but also ensure seamless navigation and memorable settings. With a deep understanding of user psychology and design principles, we deliver bespoke solutions that resonate with your audience, enhance event appeal, and leave lasting impressions.Our expertise spans brand strategy, creative direction, and event operations, enabling us to provide comprehensive services tailored to your unique needs.At Danobear, we believe in the fusion of creativity and science to deliver unforgettable events that inspire, captivate, and endure.
Cities are vibrant tapestries of creativity, history, and individuality, each with a story waiting to be shared. Through our three deliverables - Collate, Illuminate, and Commemorate - we aim to celebrate these unique qualities. By curating and showcasing the city’s artistic richness (Collate), bringing its spirit to life through dynamic storytelling (Illuminate), and honouring its history while building a lasting legacy (Commemorate), we create a powerful, enduring narrative that resonates far beyond the moment.
Working with this team was an absolute game-changer for our event. Their attention to detail, creative vision, and ability to bring our brand to life exceeded all expectations. From the initial concept to the final execution, they made every element seamless and unforgettable. Our attendees were blown away, and the event has set a new standard for our organisation. We couldn’t be happier with the results!
At Danobear, we specialise in showcasing the unique spirit of cities through creative branding and design. We use the city as a canvas, celebrating its diverse cultural and artistic identity to create moments that leave a lasting impression. By blending bold visuals with storytelling, we bring the richness of a city’s creative scene to life, sharing its essence with the world and transforming events into unforgettable experiences.
At Danobear, we specialise in creating event branding that honours a city’s rich history while shaping its future legacy. By highlighting key moments from the past and embracing the present, we craft designs and elements that become an integral part of the city’s story. Our approach ensures that major events not only celebrate heritage but also leave a lasting impact, becoming a proud feature of the city for years to come.
At Danobear, we transform cities into vibrant canvases that celebrate their unique identity and spirit. Through our Illuminate strategy, we uncover hidden stories, elevate cultural treasures, and highlight unsung elements, creating authentic and inclusive experiences. By combining playful design, illuminated installations, and community collaboration, we craft bold, dynamic visuals that bring landmarks and lesser-known spaces to life. Our work not only enhances events but also leaves a lasting legacy, ensuring the city’s spirit continues to inspire long after the event concludes.
Clients and Experience
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Collate
Every city boasts a vibrant and diverse creative arts scene. This is our chance to showcase its full breadth and depth to the world—a celebratory moment captured in time—using the city itself as our canvas.
Illuminate
Major events provide cities with a unique opportunity to showcase their character, bringing them to life both metaphorically and literally. These moments celebrate the city’s spirit, playfully highlighting and elevating elements that are often overlooked.
Commemorate
Every city has a history to be proud of, and each major event becomes part of that story. Our strategy celebrates key moments from the city’s past while creating new features that will become lasting elements of its legacy.