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Ethical & Fair Trade Design

helenbarlowEthical business culture.June 30, 2012

What does it mean to me to be an Ethical and Fair Trade Design Company?

helen-picOne Line Studio wants to create a sustainable and ethical company who strives to do things differently. Collectively we are people who want to make a real difference with our creative expertise and work on projects which have a positive impact on society, communities and the environment.

I’m Helen and as the owner of One Line Studio being an ethical company means that I take care to ensure the people I work for and with care about support this ethos. It’s not restrictive and I don’t impose any harsh regulations or exclude without thinking first; every supplier and client is thought about on an individual basis and the scope of the work produced at One Line Studio is testament to doing things a fairer way being a lot easier and cheaper than you might think!

Before setting up One Line Studio, I spent three years working with Oxfam GB on their fair trade handicraft product development lines and then a further two years living and working in Nepal, India, Philippines and Vietnam with fair trade producer groups.

  • I work with suppliers and clients who I am confident are working in a fair and socially responsible manner.
  • My collaborations network includes World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) members, GOTS members, Carbon Balanced printers and fair trade suppliers.
  • I also work with local businesses in Northumberland where I can support my local economy in harmony with those across the globe – after all the world is our country!
  • My print suppliers all have sustainable recycling programmes in place and put being green at the forefront of their production thinking. My UK printer is the North East’s leading eco-friendly print supplier with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and Carbon Balanced production.
  • Many of my smaller suppliers are independent family run organisations who like me are doing things differently with being good and green at the heart of their work.
  • Client side we look to support those whose services and products range from organic, fair trade, charitable, independent and/or have a positive impact on the environment and community.
  • All project members are required to sign an ethical supplier statement.
  • One Line Studio also banks with the Co-op and adheres to their ethical policy for businesses.

For me it’s simply about good ethics and fairness being at the core of everything I do!

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Workplace World Changers Certificate

By working with any 3rd party One Line Studio selects them on the agreement they’ll work ethical fashion and sign a supplier statement however we cannot be held liable for their actions.

helenbarlow
Creative thinker and ethical warrior.

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Helen, Creative Director
“I am a self-confessed typography geek, infiltrating the digital age with craftsmanship and humanity in my design work.
With 12 years of industry experience, I have seen many times over the power of good visual communication and I love being able to apply that expertise to help our clients have a positive impact in the world.”

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Trudi, Designer
“With 20 years’ brand experience working for clients large and small, and a few awards under my belt, I am proud to be a part of this unique team of individuals, where a passion for design is equalled only by its strong ethical principles.”

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