Chris Martin from Shackleton Technologies tells us about his asplanned…

spirations?

What are your dreams and goals?
Private matter between me and Kate Humble. Seriously?… I want to buy a camper van and live like a bum on a beach until I get bored.

pare time?

What do you do in your spare time?
Spare Time - last spare time I had (in 2001) I started a business.

assions?

What are you most passionate about?
The “Terrors of Tannadice”.

ikes and dislikes?

Tentsmuir beach (like) – dislike? Asplanned!! Everytime I go in, I get abused by everybody.

ge?

Be truthfull!
37

icknames?

Tell us about any nicknames you have?
Millions, the most common one currently is “Big Mertin”, apparently, its important you pronounce it correctly, its got to be “Big Mer’in” – the t has to be slient. I’m sure the big part used to refer to my height but sadly, more and more refers to my ever increasing waistband.

ext big adventure?

I’m not going on anymore adventures - ever!

nvironment?

What does you office space say about you?
It says I’ve got by far the smallest & worst space in our office because everybody else took the good ones!

ay?

Describe your perfect day?
Tomorrow.

At the end of last year we helped UK’s leading supplier of clinical management systems relocate to new premises. The move for INPS included space planning, provision of quality floor and wall coverings, lighting and beautiful furniture.

INPS vision was to create a working environment which was reflective of the company’s young dynamic image and which could house all employees working under one roof in a space where their visitors and employees could relax and enjoy their new environment.

Tony Thorne, INPS Enterprise Solutions said:

“I was delighted it went with no hitches. Everyone was back to work within 15 minutes of arriving Monday morning. The office looks great and I have had many remarks saying how much better the working environment is”

We wish this dynamic young company every success in the future!

For more information visit www.asplanned.co.uk or call us on 01382 669174

We are currently midway through an executive office and boardroom refurbishment programme supplying high quality seating, desking, storage and tables to a firm of property professionals based in Glasgow. The new environment will have gone through a complete transition which was overseen by an Edinburgh based Interior Designer. Our remit was to continue the theme into the furniture specification with an emphasis on contemporary design details.

Client:: Realtime Worlds

Sector:: Entertainment

Location:: Dundee, Marketgait

Project:: Office design, office furniture and move management

About:: The Realtime Worlds team have a tremendous history of creating some of the world's best selling video games, including the global hit franchises 'Lemmings' and 'Grand Theft Auto'. The Dundee office of 140 staff are headed up by Dave Jones, founder of DMA Design, and designer and creator of over 15 hit titles. Realtime World’s also have a subsidiary office in South Korea.

Clientsbrief:: To create an environment which encourages creativity and reflects their contemporary 21st century image and values. To create an environment that would help attract and retain staff.

Testimonial:: “Your collective knowledge was evident in all areas with regard to helping us choose our specification as we had no idea there were so many options and decisions to be made! The bespoke desk design that you recommended has been well received, with the ‘out of the box’ layouts providing interest in each of the spaces.

The installation itself went very smoothly which was a credit to your team who excelled in driving the relocation, which had minimal disruption to our staff.

We look forward to the future to continue the working relationship built so far.”

Dave Jones, Creative Director Realtime Worlds

Click here to see how your office could look this outstanding www.asplanned.co.uk.

Client:: Intrallect

Sector:: Software

Location:: Linlithgow

Project:: Space planning, supply and installation of new furniture and move management.

About:: Intrallect is a software house specialising in the design of digital storage systems for “learning objects” such as lecture notes and lab handouts.

Clientsbrief:: To move to new premises which could sustain the current growth and projected growth of the company. To furnish the new environment to a standard which reflects the company’s professionalism and forward thinking approach, at the same time working within a strict budget.

Testimonial:: “I am really pleased with how our installation and office move went. The layout and the furniture works really well and is exactly what we expected and discussed in our original plans. The asplanned team were really helpful and flexible and went out of their way supplying loan furniture whilst we were waiting on our order to arrive. Everyone here at Intrallect is really happy in their new working environment.”

Peter Douglas, Intrallect Consultancy Director

Asplanned continues to support Dundee Business Community Link. Set up to help local voluntary and community groups, Dundee Business and Community Link is a charitable organisation managed by Dundee private sector companies.

Business’s supporting Dundee Community Link work to help pass on their knowledge, skills and surplus goods to local people/groups in need of help.

For more information on how you can help please visit www.dundeebclink.org.

Andy and Stewart are convinced that the tactical advice they gave to Craig Levein at the 10th Annual DUFC dinner recently led to the exciting 4-0 defeat of Hearts the following Saturday! Yeah right lads, we’ve seen you panting round the 5 a-side pitch on Wednesday nights! Anyway the evening, sponsored by asplanned for the 3rd year running was a fabulous success with Steve Bruce of Bonspiel Engineering winning the desk and chair in the raffle. Stewart looked as smart as always presenting David Robertson with the Young Player of the Year Award.

Competition Update – Martin Hay was our winner of our Mascot Package for the Hearts V Dundee United game on December 23rd. Martin ’s son Paul Hay aged 12 was the proud mascot for the day and got his own spread on the back of the Evening Telegraph sporting his favourite team’s scarf and strip!

As always we would like to say a big thank you to all of our clients who trust us and come back time and time again.