Articulate is a dad owned and run business, based in Glasgow, Scotland.
Colin designed and produced a range of slot-sided picture frames to allow creative kids to proudly display their artistic endeavours.
Pictured: Colin (dad), Eona (mum), Todd and Murray (12 and 10 years old respectively). in 2016
They are noisy, red-headed and funny.
They also care very much about children accessing and participating in the arts and so Eona has founded the Articulate Cultural Trust, a charity that promotes engagement in creative learning. Creativity is as important as Numeracy and literacy and should be treated as such.
The Idea for The Articulate Gallery
The idea for these really simple picture frames came about as a result of mum Eona’s frustration with ‘fridge door’ art. Simply sticking the mini masterpieces created by her then two year old son onto kitchen appliances seemed inappropriate. Instead, she conceptualised the frame to celebrate children’s creativity in a way that is fun as well as functional.
The Genius
Colin Gilchrist designed and developed the picture frames and has single handedly taken the project from concept through design, manufacture, import, export and global distribution including all sales and also getting onto the telly. As at 2024 over a quarter of a million Articulate Gallery frames are out there.
Facing the Dragons
Colin and Eona successfully negotiated the fearsome Dragons in their Den on BBC2 and then Colin conquered Habitat on Britain's Next Big Thing with this little frame that does something so simple yet meaningful in such an effective way.
What next for this bite-sized, award-winning wee company?
Articulate (Scotland) Limited
Articulate (Scotland) Limited is a member of the Giftware Association, the British Jewellery and Giftware Federation, the British Jewellery and Giftware International and the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.