Macro industrial photograph of a glowing red-hot metal rod being placed into a precision steel forging die by metal tongs, conceptually illustrating raw manufacturing and authentic British craftsmanship in John Luba's Banham brand campaign portfolio.

DISCOVER PROJECT

Banham Patent Locks

Crafted in Britain

A campaign celebrating authentic British craftsmanship—close-ups, tactile shots, and rich visuals that make precision feel personal.

2024

SERVICES:

Photography Marketing Web Design

Furnace
A four-panel collage of industrial editorial photography from the Banham Crafted in Britain campaign, featuring skilled workers using tongs to manipulate glowing red-hot metal rods within industrial furnaces and precision forging dies, conceptually showcasing authentic manufacturing and visual brand storytelling in John Luba's art direction portfolio.

The challenge

Hot stumping side angle
Macro industrial photograph of a skilled worker's gloved hand using metal tongs to place a glowing red-hot metal component into a precision forging die, conceptually highlighting authentic manufacturing, human craftsmanship, and industrial art direction in John Luba's Banham campaign portfolio.
Hot stumping side angle
Macro industrial photograph of a skilled worker's gloved hand using metal tongs to place a glowing red-hot metal component into a precision forging die, conceptually highlighting authentic manufacturing, human craftsmanship, and industrial art direction in John Luba's Banham campaign portfolio.

Hot stumping process

Although Banham is widely recognised for its legacy in security, many potential customers, particularly design-conscious homeowners and trade professionals, weren’t yet familiar with the quality, elegance, and heritage behind the product. The goal was to increase awareness of Banham locks as not just functional security devices, but as premium objects made with care, precision, and history. The campaign needed to drive leads while highlighting British craftsmanship and elevating brand storytelling.

The process

The design work spanned multiple outputs: a conversion-focused landing page, a redesigned homepage slider, a visual content series for social platforms, and printed materials. I led the creative direction, coordinated cross-functional teams, and oversaw the execution of all deliverables. We began by researching visual languages in craft, heritage, and high-end design advertising. The campaign’s creative direction leaned into a tactile, hands-on look and feel to reflect the product's human touch and luxury finishes. Three photoshoots were conducted across UK manufacturing facilities to capture the making of the locks - focusing on heat, materials, tools, and the people behind the product.
Hot furnace
Multi-device UI mockup featuring an iMac desktop, a mobile phone, and a floating full-page scroll layout displaying the Banham 'Crafted in Britain' campaign landing page. The interface integrates industrial editorial photography of a master craftsman with elegant typography, conceptually illustrating responsive web design and cohesive digital campaign execution in John Luba's digital portfolio.

This multi-touch campaign conveyed not only the product’s physical quality but also the story of heritage and the people who build it.

The solution

Editorial photography

Editorial photography

Storytelling

Storytelling

Craft

Craft

The campaign delivered a suite of visuals and assets across digital and print. • Campaign landing pages optimised for engagement • Editorial-style photography showing British lockmaking at its source • Social animations and short videos • Google Display, remarketing, and social ads • A series of EDMs (email campaigns) • Supporting printed materials for sales and in-store
Lockmaker holding a lock and wearing an eye piece
UI mockup of a two-part scrolling Electronic Direct Mail (EDM) template for the Banham 'Crafted in Britain' campaign, featuring a dark mode email design with industrial photography of a master craftsman, structured typography, and a brand footer, conceptually illustrating digital marketing execution and CRM design in John Luba's portfolio.
Desktop website and google ads
Side-by-side mockup of a Banham 'Crafted in Britain' campaign poster alongside its Out-of-Home (OOH) application in a retail storefront window, featuring a master lock maker, conceptually demonstrating environmental graphic design and physical brand activation in John Luba's art direction portfolio.
A presentation board for the Banham 'Crafted in Britain' campaign, displaying three mobile social media advertising and video post mockups alongside a branded corporate email signature template, conceptually demonstrating cross-channel digital marketing and cohesive corporate identity in John Luba's art direction portfolio.
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A presentation board for the Banham 'Crafted in Britain' campaign, displaying three mobile social media advertising and video post mockups alongside a branded corporate email signature template, conceptually demonstrating cross-channel digital marketing and cohesive corporate identity in John Luba's art direction portfolio.

The impact

The results exceeded expectations by a wide margin, with a 40% increase in leads over initial targets. Internal teams, from sales to leadership, praised the campaign’s clarity and visual strength. Customer engagement was also strong, with positive social media feedback, including comments from former employees celebrating Banham’s legacy and craft.

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