It’s been a year of stepping up, stepping out, and occasionally stepping away (to recharge by a campfire). Here’s a round-up of the highs, the lessons, and the moments that made this year so memorable for mike b designs.

Luke Brown, a long standing great friend, who also serves as the rehearsal director for the 2024-25 season, brought an electrifying energy to the studio, and his support was instrumental throughout the day. His ability to bring out the best in the dancers made my role that much easier—and more inspiring. Plus we had an amazing time, who said work had to be a slog?!

Live entertainment is an art in itself, and showcasing it through video requires more than just technical skill – it demands empathy, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the performers’ and audience’s needs. (As the night progresses, it can also include first aid and running away from stampeding 'mega fans' – but fortunately, not on this occasion.)

There are few things as satisfying in life as witnessing a deserving person receive an accolade, and Samantha Pewsey’s recent triumph at the Worthing and Adur Business Awards was no exception. People Finding Consultancy, took home the coveted Start-Up of the Year 2024 award – and rightly so. Sam's success sent ripples of excitement through the mike b designs office, where all involved swapped excited WhatsApp emojis like a bunch of 7-year-olds on an iPad….

BOOOOM! Project Female landed at the ACCA Arts Centre in Sussex, and we were documenting a day filled with performance, creativity, and community spirit. The brief was…

On a rainy day in September, ECE Architecture hosted their 5th annual Charity Cricket event in collaboration with ECE Planning. Despite the weather, the energy and generosity on the field were inspiring. The event raised…

If I could tell my former self that this is where mike b designs would be after a year, I'd desperately wonder how. But the support, development, and acceleration into becoming a prominent local video business have been an unmatched experience in my life.

In June, I collaborated with ECE Architecture, a company I have had a long and cherished relationship with. Our brief: to create a captivating video documenting their participation in the Worthing Festival 2023. This case study explores the considerations behind the lens as mikebdesigns (@mikebdesigns) captured the essence of ECE Architecture's unique Urban Art Project.

There are three main areas of business activity, Free play, classes and space hire (inclusive of Birthday parties, entusiast groups, charities and dry hire). Each of these areas needed a focussed informative video to highlight the subcategorised service, and all videos were to be bought together in a showcasing one minute promotional video for landing page of their website and socials.

In the world of contemporary dance videography, every project is a unique artistic endeavor, and our recent collaboration with Hattie of Musgrove Movement was no exception. Hattie approached us with a clear vision — she wanted to professionally and affordably film her MA dissertation

Today, we're diving into an exciting event we recently covered: 'Heretics' in Shoreham-by-Sea. It's a must-see for VW and Porsche fans, and anyone who loves cars.