Digital design agency Knowthis has moved into Plymouth Science Park’s special Formation Zone for start-up businesses.
The full-service creative digital design agency was set up in November 2019 by Ben Saul, an experienced creative lead and digital specialist.
Mr Saul has a 23-year history of helping organisations of all sizes to develop their brand and transform their organisation by delivering “impactful creative with measurable results”.
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Knowthis, originally based in Tavistock, designs websites, brochures, prospectuses, e-newsletters and campaigns, and creates and refreshes brands, among other services.
Among companies it has already worked with are engineering and construction firm Red Leaf Group, cosmetic clinic Look Lovely London, and Northumberland’s Backlash Brewery.
During his entire career, Knowthis managing director Mr Saul has worked with leading names such as Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Mini, the Eden Project, the Home office, Diageo, Duchy of Cornwall and the NHS.
He said: “Unknowingly launching a company just before a global pandemic has certainly been a challenge, but our ethos of transparency, friendliness and going the extra mile for our clients has enabled Knowthis to keep trading and grow throughout these challenging times.
“I’m very excited to bring Knowthis to Plymouth Science Park, with the ability to meet new people and companies with the same drive and enthusiasm as I have for Knowthis.”
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The Formation Zone at Plymouth Science Park is a joint venture with the University of Plymouth, which helps small businesses to grow sustainably by providing full access to the facilities, services and networking opportunities that the park has to offer.
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Plymouth Science Park already hosts a varied directory of start-up tenant businesses, and fosters collaboration and innovation across the campus.
Mr Saul said: “The park is the perfect environment for the growth of Knowthis and I’m really excited to be a part of the professional environment.”
Fay Davies, business development manager at Plymouth Science Park, said: “It has been a challenging 12 months for businesses, especially start-ups. It therefore makes it all the more pleasing to be welcoming Knowthis to the Formation Zone. We look forward to supporting them as they grow their creative business at the park.”
Knowthis is the latest business to arrive at PSP, In February,, a University of Plymouth spinout, settled at the park. Other recent arrivals includedata tech company Gathering Momentum and .
Originally named Tamar Science Park, PSP was incorporated in 1996 as a joint venture between the University of Plymouth and Plymouth City Council.
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More than £30million of investment, including ERDF, SWRDA and HotSW LEP grants, have funded five separate phases of development since 1996.
The board of PSP comprises senior representatives from Plymouth City Council. including the elected leader of the council, and the University of Plymouth, plus three independent non-executive directors. The 25-acre campus is home to science and technology businesses involved in digital, creative, marine, earth and life sciences.