5or6 Design Consultancy was formed in early 2008 by Loughborough University graduates Peter Simmons and Ryan McNamara, with the simple aim to do everything to the very best of their ability, to not take second best, and to enjoy every minute of it. So far we have succeeded.

Every project we take on is a new adventure, a new excuse to get creative, and most certainly a new way to have fun. We believe that because we enjoy what we do, our enjoyment will be conveyed into our work. After all everything we do reflects in us.

We offer a range of different design and marketing solutions including web design and development, graphic and print design, publication design and social media marketing. We use and employ all the latest web standards with our web design to ensure the best product. Some of the web design and development services we offer include; standards compliant XHTML/CSS, PHP and Java Script, as well as Content Management Systems (CMS), WordPress Development, E-Commerce, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Flash integration.

If you have any questions we look forward to answering them for you, all our contact details are below or on our contact page.

Publications

Research is at the forefront of how we work at 5or6, so that the information and designs we produce for clients is up-to-date. Managing Director Peter Simmons has recently been undertaking his PhD and released several papers on the effectiveness of websites and sustainable design. They are well worth a read…

Simmons, P. and Badni, K. (2006) ‘Developing a framework for analysing the effectiveness of sustainable design websites in influencing design decisions’, In Designing the Future, The D&T Association International Research Conference 2006, Norman, E., Spendlove, D. and Owen-Jackson, G. (Eds). Wellesbourne, UK, The Design and Technology Association: 121-133.

Simmons, P. and Badni, K. (2007) ‘A review of the literature concerning website effectiveness: before, during and after use’, E-learning in Science and Design and Technology: Proceedings of IDATER (International Conference on Design and Technology Educational Research and Curriculum Development) online conference 2005-2006, Denton, H., Ireson, G. and Twidle, J.(Eds), Loughborough University, The Department of Design & Technology, Loughborough University: 47-61.

Simmons, P. and Badni, K. (2007) ‘The use of sustainable design websites within design and technology education at AS/A2 level’, In Linking Learning: The Design and Technology Association Education and International Research Conference 2007, Norman, E. and Spendlove, D. (Eds), University of Wolverhampton, Telford, The Design and Technology Association: 77-84.

Simmons, P. (2008) ‘Action research as a methodology used to help assess the effectiveness of sustainable design websites’, In Action Research in Science and Design and Technology Education: Proceedings of IDATER (International Conference on Design and Technology Educational Research and Curriculum Development) online conference, Denton, H., Ireson, G. and Twidle, J. (Eds), Loughborough University, The Department of Design & Technology, Loughborough University.

Simmons, P. (2008) ‘Sustainable design and website use amongst AS/A2 level Design and Technology students projects.’ Design and Technology Education: An International Journal, 13(3): 37-49.

Simmons, P. and Trimingham, R. (2008) ‘Decision-making for Design and Technology education: the use of sustainable design websites’, In Designing The Curriculum – Making It Work: The Design and Technology Association Education and International Research Conference 2008, Norman, E. and Spendlove, D. (Eds), Loughborough University, The Design and Technology Association.

Simmons, P. (2010) Exploring website effectiveness and the influence of the Sustainable Design Award website on decision-making concerning sustainability within AS/A2 Design and Technology. Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough.