Behind the Scenes
To bring Project Kuzuri to reality I needed far more help and expertise than I alone can give. This page is dedicated to showcasing the people and businesses who made it happen.
It seems I have a preference to work with family-run or up-and-coming companies, so this page is a thank you for all their hard work and endeavour.
IMS Design
I spoke with a multitude of suppliers before finally choosing IMS Design. They are a small, family business who provide an exceptional range of embroidery and printing services. I was blown away with their workmanship and the quality of the fabrics they use for their clothing is excellent. It was important for me that whatever apparel we sold would last and feel great wash after wash to minimise clothing wastage. This is the Japanese philosophy of Mottainai in action, and IMS Design helps Project Kuzuri to embody this perfectly.
Brand It! Midlands
When I decided to go down the route of having my own website to build our platform, to say I was a little out of my depth is truly an understatement! From having so many choices of web-hosting services to realising I would struggle to build and maintain the site alongside the lifestyle of being a teacher, I knew I needed help. Luckily, a fellow GT86 driver had just started his own business in website development and, after a good discussion of my goals and aspirations, agreed to help set it all up. We are both on our journey to develop our respective brands, but I could not be happier with the support I have been offered. The website is the cornerstone of the brand and, with Brand It! Midlands on the case, I can rest assured that the website is in safe hands.
Waterman Graphics
In a break from the norm, Waterman Graphics are very well established in the sign making and graphic design business, with 30 years of industry experience working with councils, car companies and motorsport brands. Lucky for me they are local, and they were instrumental in developing the decals that helped to turn my sweet GT86 into the sharp and edgy Wolverine. I am proud to have them continue this role to produce the decals for all the affiliated charities that my car proudly wears.
Legacy Motion
Sometimes the best help you can get is from family, and I am proud to have Legacy Motion as my chief photographers and videographers. Legacy Motion have been steadily building a reputation as astute media content developers, utilising SLR cameras and drones to take breathtaking pictures. Many of the images on the website have been shot and edited by them, and it is thanks to them that my car looks as good as it does on the website and at the events that we attend.
Work with us
Photographers, fabricators, printers, car folk — if you would like to collaborate, say hello.