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DESIGN FoR GOOD…

Roots and Wings is the only non-profit design company in the North East.

We’re a multidisciplinary team of creative problem-solvers focusing entirely on projects with social or environmental objectives.

Below are some of the key themes in our work…

Illustration depicting barriers women face in professional advancement, with women climbing a mountain labeled with challenges like motherhood, gendered stereotypes, and lack of authority. A man stands at the peak with a flag labeled "Male Gatekeepers."

RESEARCH.

Co-produced, impactful design helps quality academic research to be seen and understood by the right people in the right way…

Abstract illustration of a human body with neural pathways and brain

HEALTH.

Our work reflects our city’s history of pioneering medical practice and its commitment to improving public health and reducing inequalities.

Illustrated aerial view of a city with various buildings, trees, and a river. Features include an arch bridge, birds flying, musical notes, and a smiling sun. Some structures resemble stadiums, residential blocks, and historical buildings. Water activities like boating are depicted on the river.

SUSTAINABILITY.

Ensuring a sustainable future should be top priority for everyone and we’ve worked with loads of clever folk who’ve dedicated themselves to this task...

ENGAGEMENT.

Laughter radiating joy with vibrant orange background and arrow patterns

We specialise in participatory design and co-creation, exploring and breaking down complex topics to produce multimedia content that truly engages...

HERITAGE.

Woman riding a horse, wearing a hat, in front of stone pillars, with text "THE WOMAN."

We LOVE the North East of England, and what better way to celebrate the region than by showcasing its unique stories…

CHARITIES.

We believe in the power of like-minded communities to support and empower one another. We support third-sector clients whose social and environmental objectives align with our own...

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A lovely selection of board game illustrations by @sheldo_draws designed as part of a climate change campaign for Northumbria university. We conducted some game development workshops in schools which were very insightful and underlined the need for c
Working with Kathryn Cassidy, to support her research into the relations between healthcare workers and their materials, our team developed a series of illustrations. These images were drawn by Olga @o.goopka to represent the changes in prison envir
A tasty compilation of some animation assets designed for the -“Positive Mealtimes” animation we shared a few days ago 🍰 let us know which food is your favorite! 🍪🧃🧇 Illustrations by Olga @o.goopka
Here are some behind the scenes development for our SPHR project, it’s always so satisfying to see storyboards come to life 🔬
A throwback to another lovely project our team worked on last year, designed for the Arches Sound Project ✨ The Arches programme is produced by Newcastle University’s institute for creative arts practice. Photographs done by the Scotswood garde
Some fun character development from behind the scenes of our recent •Batteries• animation! 🔋