Sunderland brand and design studio Kenfolk has relocated to a larger space at the North
East BIC, marking the next chapter in a period of significant growth for the agency.

The milestone marks a turning point for the Sunderland business, which has scaled since its
launch in 2020. The move highlights the agency’s recent evolution, transforming into a full-
service creative agency having bolstered its core design offering with a host of new in-house
services including PR and communications, social media management, photography and
videography.

Alongside this, Kenfolk is also celebrating an ethical milestone by becoming the first brand
and design studio in Sunderland to register as an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Ross Palmer, Creative Director at Kenfolk, said: “It’s great to have moved into a bigger
space at the BIC, as we have expanded into a full service agency we needed a space that
allows us to welcome our clients and take clients on a complete journey, from initial branding
to video storytelling and impactful PR and social media campaigns.

“We’re also really proud to be Sunderland’s first Living Wage accredited design studio,
cementing our commitment to putting our people first and helping keep the best creative
talent in Sunderland, rather than losing them to London and Manchester.”

The expansion reinforces the BIC’s reputation as a thriving hub for growing creative
enterprises, providing the flexible infrastructure needed for regional businesses to scale.

Steph Drinkald, Assistant Centre Manager at the BIC, said: “It’s been brilliant to see Kenfolk
grow, especially over the last 18 months as a BIC tenant and we’re excited to support the
team in their next chapter. They are a brilliant example of the vibrant, innovative businesses
thriving right here at the BIC and their commitment to being a Living Wage employer sets a
great example for businesses across the region. We can’t wait to see them continue to
flourish in their new space.”

Find out more about the work Kenfolk do, here.