Stocks Taylor Benson, a UK graphic design agency, has acquired corporate communication specialist, Shine Design, in a bid to extend the agency's offer as part of a growth programme. The move also marks the opening of the Leicester-based Stocks Taylor Benson's new London studios in Marylebone.

Stocks Taylor Benson has developed a reputation for combining great ideas and strategic thinking to deliver commercial results. It is passionate about the craft of design and is one of the few agencies that still puts pen to paper in the early stages of a project. The traditional approach has helped attract clients like Canon, Virgin Trains and Jamie Oliver. Shine Design's clients include Royal Mail, Centrica and Experian.

"Shine Design is a perfect fit for Stocks Taylor Benson," Glenn Taylor, CEO of Stocks Taylor Benson, says. "They bring exceptional talent, experience and expertise in the corporate communications arena that will augment and further strengthen our offer. I cannot think of a better addition to the Stocks Taylor Benson family."

Stocks Taylor Benson is currently working with a number of projects in the Middle East and is exploring opportunities for the opening of a Dubai office in 2018. Recent projects include the packaging design for the reintroduction of the Paynes chocolate brand and the catalogue for a join Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon exhibition at Marlborough Fine Art in London.