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Since 2013 the focus was with the development of Illuminate Design. This has lead to the increase of the full time staff count of 6, a 3000 sq ft warehouse/office space and a much increased presence within the industry both on a local and national level. One of the project was the delivery of the “Big Screen” project in Colchester, another was lighting the historic “Jumbo” water tower in conjunction with one of the town’s councillors.
In summer of 2015 the Colchester Winter Wonderland and Ice Rink was launched – something that had been worked on for nearly 2 years. The project opened to great success, ticket sales ahead of target, but sadly due to the highly unusual warm weather the event closed just before Christmas.
Illuminate Design, founded by Ben in 2005, grew into a thriving business with six full-time staff members and a 3000 sq ft warehouse. The company gained recognition within the industry, delivering high-profile projects like the “Big Screen” project in Colchester and lighting the historic “Jumbo” water tower. Ben’s leadership and vision were instrumental in the success of the Colchester Winter Wonderland, despite the challenge of unusual weather conditions.
In summer of 2015 the Colchester Winter Wonderland and Ice Rink was launched – something that had been worked on for nearly 2 years. The project opened to great success, ticket sales ahead of target, but sadly due to the highly unusual warm weather the event closed just before Christmas.
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