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DESIGN STUDIO

Simple Design for Growing Brands

Design Dc gives startups, SMEs, and local UK firms clear brand strategy, clean logos, and websites that are easy to use. We also make brochures, packaging, and social visuals that keep your message in one place.

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Moody design studio install of brand boards, paper swatches and packaging in rain-lit haze.

Metric 01

120+

brands built

Metric 02

9 yrs

of studio work

Metric 03

4.8/5

average client rating

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps to clear design work

Clear messaging, tone, and page order for your next brand step.

Brand strategy mood board for a cafe with colour chips, materials and packaging samples

1-2 week start

Brand Strategy

From £900

Clear messaging, tone, and page order for your next brand step.

Foil-stamped logo cards with a metal stamp block on a walnut finishing bench.

2 concept rounds

Logo Design

From £750

Travertine layout cards and a closed aluminium laptop frozen mid-motion in soft studio light.

4-6 weeks

Website Design

From £2,400

Translucent UX/UI mockup pieces on a walnut workbench with a tablet stand
01Figma handoff

UX/UI Mockups

From £1,400

Wireframes and screen designs before a developer writes code.

Brochure mockup, paper stock fan, and closed proof book on linen table in dramatic light
02Print-ready files

Brochure Design

From £950

Sales brochures, service sheets, and event handouts for print.

Top-down of social media template cards, acrylic phone mockup, and cover boards on a warm studio surface.
0312-post set

Social Media Visuals

From £650

Post templates and ad graphics that match your brand kit.

SERVICES

Brand and web services for growing firms

We talk goals, audience, and what you need to sell first.

Overhead flatlay of notebook, envelope, stone sample and brass clip on concrete
01

Plan the brief

We talk goals, audience, and what you need to sell first.

Neutral chips, acetate overlays, linen strip and brass type block on a stone tray.
02

Map the look

We set fonts, colours, and page ideas that fit your brand.

Closed laptop, SSD, braided cable and blank mockup cards on pale wood with soft side light.
03

Build the files

We design logos, pages, and visuals with clear review rounds.

Sealed launch kit with box, USB sleeve, sample folder, and sticker roll on pale plaster
04

Launch and handoff

You get ready files, simple notes, and next-step support.

CASE STUDIES

Recent work for UK firms

Brand audit call One logo route Colour and font guide One-page brand sheet Three post templates

One-off projectOne-off project

Starter

From £1,250

  • Brand audit call
  • One logo route
  • Colour and font guide
  • One-page brand sheet
  • Three post templates
Most popularPaid in two stages

Signature

From £3,250

  • Strategy workshop
  • Full logo suite
  • Mini brand guide
  • Five-page website
  • Figma page mockups
  • Ten ad templates
Project pricingProject pricing

Scale

From £6,500

  • Brand planning day
  • Full identity system
  • Eight-page website
  • UX flow mapping
  • Brochure and flyer set
  • Packaging graphics pack

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

What clients say about Design Dc

More calls came in after a faster site and clearer service pages.

Empty dental reception with oak cabinetry, frosted glass, white chair and sterile trays in soft daylight

Dental

North Street Dental got a cleaner brand and site

More calls came in after a faster site and clearer service pages.

Cafe counter with aligned takeaway cups, saucers and pastry stand in warm window light.

Cafe

Moss Cafe got menus and socials that matched

Completed brick house extension with wet driveway and stacked materials after rain

Construction

Atlas Build won better local leads

Macro of salon shampoo bottles, treatment jars and boxed sets in a mirrored niche with teal accents

Salon

Glow Hair added a simple product range

Bright clinic reception with frosted glass, launch kit box, plant, and face-down folders.

Startup

Pace Health got a clean launch kit

Extreme macro of neutral paper stocks, linen strip and brass clip on pale travertine.

Brand strategy and copy

Lena Ward

Closed laptop, external drive, trackpad and braided cable on travertine.

UX, UI, and page flow

Owen Patel

Close-up of paper swatches, foil chip, die-cut colour chips and a paper knife in soft studio light.

Logos, print, and packs

Maya Collins

Brass clock, calendar cubes and proof box with teal tabs on terracotta surface.

Timelines and client care

Tom Bennett

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

“Our new logo and site make us look far more trusted with local clients”

Extreme macro of neutral paper stocks, linen strip and brass clip on pale travertine.

Hannah Price

Owner, Price & Co Plumbing

Verified

“Design Dc kept the process clear and the files were easy to hand to print”

Closed laptop, external drive, trackpad and braided cable on travertine.

Imran Shah

Founder, North Row Bakery

Verified

“The brand kit saved us time and made every post look like it came from one team”

Close-up of paper swatches, foil chip, die-cut colour chips and a paper knife in soft studio light.

Sophie Bell

Marketing Lead, Alder Clinic

Service area

Greater Manchester

Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Trafford

Manchester skyline and cranes above river haze at dawn from a rain-dark hillside

Area 01

Greater Manchester

Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Trafford

Golden Cheshire fields with sandstone roofs and soft haze, copy space below.

Area 02

Cheshire

Chester, Warrington, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Crewe

Mersey waterfront and skyline in sea mist at dusk, with calm open water below.

Area 03

Merseyside

Liverpool, Wirral, Southport, St Helens, Bootle

West Yorkshire terraces and a viaduct above misty sandstone moorland at golden hour

Area 04

West Yorkshire

Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax, Huddersfield

The Map

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Questions

Common questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What design services do you offer?+

We handle brand strategy, logo design, websites, UX mockups, brochures, packaging, and social visuals.

02How long does a project take?+

A small brand or logo job can take 2-3 weeks. A website or full brand package usually takes 4-8 weeks.

03Do you work with local UK businesses?+

Yes. We work with startups, SMEs, clinics, builders, shops, and other local UK businesses every week.

04Can you help with print files?+

Yes. We design brochures, flyers, packaging graphics, and print-ready files for your supplier to use.

05What do I get at the end?+

You get the final files in the right sizes, plus clear notes on fonts, colours, and how to use them.

06How do we start?+

Send a short brief, book a call, and we will map the scope, price, timeline, and next steps for your project.

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