A Birmingham-based design agency has appointed four new team members to help manage its growing client base and offer more online services.

Barques Design, based in the Jewellery Quarter, has appointed David Crichton as account handler; Lee Haynes as senior designer; Nick Arnold as web designer; and Nathan Powis as web developer and programmer.

Barques Design managing director Jilly Cosgrove said: “It is an exciting time for the company as we continue to expand the team and attract new clients.

“With their wealth of experience, I am confident that the guys will add value to the Barques team and help to provide a strong support for David as he brings in new business.

“A larger web team will also allow us to enhance our existing digital services and ensure we keep everything in-house.”

Barques Design was launched in 1989 by managing director Jilly Cosgrove. In December 2010, the agency launched a sister company, Barques PR, led by director Paul Skipp.