Identifying Studios

Google Maps
google maps was used to help identify studios within Liverpool and manchester as I was only aware of a few via social media (mainly Instagram). This was a helpful tool however resulted in some studios appearing that appeared to be more corporate based rather than agencies and studios.

Instagram:
Instagram was used to identify different studios based on who follows who, looking at the different designers and studios other designers follow has been very helpful in identifying good studios. furthermore this was a quicker process than using google maps as I could see the studios most recent work and get an idea of the culture easily depending on how much they use social media.

Network/Connection:
I've also found studio from other designers that I know that have introduced me to studios they think I would be interested in, this was how I found Alphabet in Manchester and Thoughtfully in Liverpool, both of which also appeared in my google map searches.