Our impact

Good design stimulates and engages, inspires your audiences and forges a strong and recognisable brand. We blend creativity with insight using the latest digital tools to inform our work and measure how your communications are performing.

Expanding Access, Scaling Opportunities

Building on the success of the landmark Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) 25th Anniversary Report, we were commissioned to develop an innovative and bold new annual report identity for 2026.

Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future

Following the success of the UAE’s State of Energy Report 2022-23, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) once again appointed Blackwood to design, edit, and produce the UAE State of Energy Report 2025.

**Brave Old World**

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) works to foster the transition to open, market-oriented economies and to promote entrepreneurship across the regions where it invests. Our role is to help the Bank shape and enhance its annual flagship publication, the Transition Report.

Celebrating 50 Years of Solidarity, Impact & Hope

To mark its Golden Jubilee, the Islamic Development Bank commissioned Blackwood Creative Ltd to produce a major commemorative publication, an interactive anniversary website, and a launch presentation to be unveiled during the 2025 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Progress Beyond Borders

To mark the 25^th anniversary of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), we partnered with their internal team to create a bold, multi-platform campaign.

Thank you for the timely completion of the ICD Annual Report. The dedication and excellence demonstrated by the Blackwood team throughout this project have been truly commendable. Thank you for your outstanding effort.
Mounir Jouanedy | Lead Principal Marketing, Communications & Outreach CEO Executive Office, ICD
Thank you so much for arranging this, and for all your efforts in producing the report. It looks superb.
Stefan Swift | Head of Communications, European Social Survey (ERIC), City, University London
As much a work of art as a piece of excellent analysis.
Richard Porter | EBRD Managing Director of Communications
One more issue is out - thank you all so much! I still can't believe we managed to pull it through on time. Thank you for your efficiency and reliability.
Jelica Vesic | Communications Officer, Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
Congratulations! And thank you again for delivering a very strong Transition Report this year! My big thanks go to all those who made the report look so impressive. The illustrations are absolutely stunning.
Beata Javorcik | Chief Economist, EBRD
The Bank’s Annual Report has been significantly revamped and improved and this improvement should continue as it has a major impact on engaging with the stakeholders.
Governor | Islamic Development Bank Group
Once again, thank you for your exceptional work on the report and we look forward to working with you in the near future.
Eng. Mozah Alnuaimi | Director of Productivity and Demand Management Department, MoEI

We are proud | Partnering with the best

Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region. ADB assists its members, and partners, by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank and international financial institution that aims to collectively improve economic and social outcomes in Asia. It began operations in 2016 with 57 founding Members (37 regional and 20 non-regional). By the end of 2020, we had 103 approved Members representing approximately 79 percent of the global population and 65 percent of global GDP. It is the world's second largest multi-lateral development institution.
BADEA
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) is a financial institution owned by eighteen Arab countries members of the League of Arab States (LAS) which signed its Establishing Agreement in 18th February 1974. The Bank began operations in March 1975. The Bank was created for the purpose of strengthening economic, financial and technical cooperation between the Arab and African regions and for the embodiment of Arab-African solidarity on foundations of equality and friendship.
Chance UK
Chance UK is an award-winning early intervention children's charity that organises intensive mentoring and family support for 5-11 year-olds with challenging behaviour.
City University London
City University London is a leading international University and the only university in London to be both committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions.
Council of Europe Development Bank
Founded in 1956, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is a multilateral development bank with an exclusively social mandate. CEB provides finance and technical expertise for projects with a high social impact, actively promotes social cohesion and strengthens social integration in Europe.
Dubai DED
The Department of Economic Development (DED) is the government body entrusted to set and drive the economic agenda of the emirate of Dubai, UAE. The DED supports the structural transformation of Dubai into a diversified, innovative service-based economy that aims to improve the business environment and accelerate productivity growth.
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. As the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region, the Commission promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was founded in 1991 to create a new post-Cold War era in central and eastern Europe, furthering progress towards ‘market-oriented economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneurial initiative’.
European Social Survey
The European Social Survey (ESS) is an academically-driven social survey designed to chart and explain the interaction between Europe's changing institutions and the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of its diverse populations.
Government of Dubai
The past few decades have witnessed incredible growth throughout all sectors of the Dubai economy. The emirate’s government is constantly working to improve its commercial transparency and introduce dynamic regulations that aid the formation of small and medium enterprises.
Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is a multilateral development financial institution and part of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. Established in 1999, ICD supports the economic development of its member countries and has an authorised capital of $4 billion.
The International Coffee Organization
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) was established in 1963, ratified through the International Coffee Agreement, negotiated under the aegis of the United Nations. Member Countries account for 95% of the world's coffee export and 90% of its import.
Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is an international financial institution established in pursuance of the Declaration of Intent issued by the Conference of Finance Ministers of Muslim Countries held in Jeddah in Dhul Q'adah 1393H. It is the Middle East's largest multilateral development financing institution, operating across 57 member countries.
Islamic Development Bank Institute
Established in 1981 as the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), the Institute was renamed in April 2021 as The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI). IsDBI is the knowledge beacon of the IsDB Group. Guided by Islamic economics and finance principles, the Institute is mandated to lead the development of innovative knowledge-based solutions to support the sustainable economic advancement of IsDB Member Countries and various Muslim communities worldwide.
Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development
The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) is dedicated to reducing poverty in its member countries by promoting pro-poor growth, emphasizing human development, especially improvements in health care and education.
Lives and Livelihoods Fund
The Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) is a $2.5 billion multilateral development initiative. The LLF encompasses a number of key stakeholders in its scope of activities and partnerships, including the the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Islamic Development Bank, the ISFD, the Qatar Fund for Development, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Royal London Society for Blind People
Educating and supporting children and young people with visual impairments in London and the South East of England for over 175 years, in early 2017 the RLSB was renamed the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC).
SABMiller
SABMiller is the world's second largest beverage company, employing 69,000 employees in 80 countries, producing and retailing over 200 brands. In October 2016 the company was acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev.
Sisters Hospitallers
Since 1881, Sisters Hospitallers have been changing – and saving – lives at their care homes and medical clinics around the world. Driven by their Catholic faith, they work to bring to life their commitment to the powerful charism of Hospitality.
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MoEI)
MoEI provides sustainable global leadership in energy, water, infrastructure, housing and transportation. Its remit includes organising, developing and enhancing competitiveness in energy, mining, water resources, land and sea transportation, roads, utilities, housing, building, construction and the sustainability of investment, optimising partnerships, utilising technology and advanced sciences and adopting global innovative solutions with the aim to improve the quality of life for the wider society.
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development. The UNDP emphasizes on developing local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity in more than 170 countries and territories.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
UPF is a public, international and research-intensive university that, in just twenty-five years, has earned a place for itself among the best universities in Europe. Awarded with a CEI label (International Excellence Campus) by the Spanish Ministry of Education, the University also figures in some of the most influential rankings.