Founded by Gail Thomson, Purpose is a design agency providing a range of services to clients within the commercial sector. Our team is as diverse as our design approach; a creative blend of interior designers, architects, and graphic artists who take pride in creating unique results every time.
We offer a true understanding of the key commercial drivers at every level of design from interiors to brand development, exceeding not only our clients’ expectations but also the commercial potential of a project.
Purpose is proud to be dealing with some of the largest names in the hospitality sector, currently our involvement in projects range from consulting in market re-positioning of major hotels within key cities to providing interior design schemes for a variety of brands here in the UK and the Middle East.
Purpose prides itself on excellent connections with the hospitality, leisure and development sectors. As a natural consequence we act as a conduit between operators, management companies and developers.
We facilitate in bringing all parties together with a mutual understanding of commercial potential to make it happen.
Purpose offers exploration of site, investigation of the commercial potential and viability of a project whilst taking cognisance of design, cost and return on investment.
A documented report provides data and images to support our findings.
Purpose has extensive experience within the commercial sector and will explore and exploit the commercial potential of any venue that does not provide a return on investment.
By reviewing the existing site and its current market positioning we will harness the client’s operational requirements, provide a strategic approach in terms of design, market research, brand development and PR.
Purpose provides a full professional interior design service from appraisal and brief development, outline and detailed design schemes, visuals and specification books, FF&E procurement through to practical completion.
Our understanding of interior spaces, how they work operationally, compliance of brand standards and connecting with the end user ensures our clients delight and success.
Once the project is complete, our service continues by offering on-going design guidance.
Purpose believes that the success of a project is down to the team involved, which is why we enjoy a partnering approach to all of our projects.
We collaborate with architects, project managers, management companies, cost consultants, service and structural engineers but most importantly with our clients and their in-house design and operational team. What we provide is an honest and open discussion on how best to approach the commercial potential of our clients business through quality and considered design.