An Award winning UK based Freelance Designer
I’m Dave - an award winning freelance designer based in Leeds/London, UK. As a freelance designer - I specialise in all areas of graphic design, from branding, and packaging design, to website design, social media content design and brand world illustration. I have worked as a freelance graphic designer for over 10 years, helping brands of all shapes and sizes stand out with bold and memorable graphic design.
As a UK based freelance designer, I’ve collaborated with many brands and start-ups over the years, from large retail brands to small independent e-commerce companies, and start-ups. As I’m a remote based freelance designer, I’m able to work with brands all over the world, as well as the UK, from London - to Manchester, as well as more local Leeds/Bradford and Yorkshire based companies and brands.
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I offer many design services including: logo design, branding, graphic design, packaging design, website design, and illustration. For a full breakdown of the graphic design services, please click here.
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I work with lot’s of different companies and brands - from small start-ups to large corporations. I collaborate with brands in retail, and B2C/E-Commerce, in various different sectors/categories too, from FMCG/CPG - food and drink brands to companies in the health and wellness space, and beyond
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Please click here for my design process
I work with many brands in lot’s of different sectors such as food and drink/beverage, health and beauty/wellness, and hospitality, and beyond. I love to work with ambitious and passionate brands, entrepreneurs and startups that want to do good, stand out against the crowd, and disrupt a particular sector. I’ve helped many brands over the years gain listings with large multiple supermarkets, from the likes of Marks and Spencer, and Booths to independent stores such as Harrods, Selfridges and Planet Organic just to name a few.
I believe that working collaboratively is a very important part of the branding and design process, as this gives a real insight into what makes a company different and unique, and how your brand can stand out against your competitors. I also work with various developers, photographers, and suppliers, and packaging companies, to offer a full graphic design agency service.
It’s more important than ever, to have a strong memorable, brand, which represents your brand values, resonates with your target audience, and stands out on shelf. My bold, simplistic and strategic approach, and design process will help your brand grow, and will also help you stand out from your competitors on shelf.
Freelance Design Services
As a freelance designer, I offer a wide range of creative services to help brands build strong and consistent visual identities.
Branding & Brand Identity Design
A strong brand helps customers recognise, remember and trust your business. I create strategic brand identities that communicate your values, differentiate your business and support long-term growth.
Services include:
Brand strategy
Logo design
Brand identity systems
Brand guidelines
Visual identity development
Brand refresh projects
Packaging Design
Packaging is often the first interaction customers have with your product. I create eye-catching packaging design that helps products stand out on shelf and online whilst clearly communicating key brand messages.
Services include:
Food packaging design
Beverage packaging design
Health and wellness packaging
Retail packaging
Sustainable packaging design
Packaging artwork and print production
Graphic Design
From marketing materials to campaign creative, I provide graphic design support for businesses of all sizes.
Services include:
Brochure design
Sales materials
Exhibition graphics
Advertising design
Print design
Marketing collateral
Website Design
I design clean, user-focused websites that help businesses build credibility, generate enquiries and improve customer experience.
Services include:
Website design
UI design
Landing pages
E-commerce design
Website visual concepts
Digital brand experiences
Illustration & Content Design
Custom illustration can help brands create a unique visual language and communicate ideas more effectively.
Services include:
Brand illustrations
Packaging illustrations
Editorial illustration
Social media content
Infographics
Campaign assets
Who Do I Work With?
I work with businesses of all sizes across a wide range of sectors, including:
Food and drink
Health and beauty
Wellness brands
Hospitality
Retail
Consumer goods
Start-ups
E-commerce brands
Professional services
Technology businesses
I particularly enjoy working with ambitious founders, entrepreneurs and growing brands looking to create something different within their industry.
Many of the brands I've worked with have gone on to secure listings with major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Booths, Selfridges, Harrods and Planet Organic.
Working With a Freelance Designer
Hiring a freelance designer offers many of the benefits of a creative agency whilst providing a more personal and flexible service.
When working directly with me, you'll have a single point of contact throughout the project. This creates a more collaborative relationship, enables faster communication and ensures consistency throughout the entire design process.
As a remote freelance designer, I'm able to work with businesses throughout Leeds, Bradford, Yorkshire, London, Manchester and across the UK, as well as international clients.
My Design Process
1. Discovery
Every project begins with understanding your business, audience, competitors and objectives. This stage helps establish a clear strategic direction for the project.
2. Research & Strategy
I analyse your market, identify opportunities and develop a creative approach that aligns with your business goals.
3. Concept Development
Initial concepts are explored and refined into strong creative directions that effectively communicate your brand.
4. Design Development
Selected concepts are developed further, refined and applied across all required touchpoints.
5. Delivery & Launch
Final files are prepared and supplied ready for implementation, production or launch.
Throughout every project, collaboration and communication remain central to the process, ensuring the final outcome aligns with both your vision and business objectives.
Why Invest in Professional Branding & Design?
In today's competitive marketplace, businesses have only a few seconds to make a positive first impression.
Professional design helps:
Build trust and credibility
Increase brand recognition
Differentiate your business from competitors
Improve customer engagement
Strengthen marketing effectiveness
Support long-term business growth
A strong visual identity isn't simply about looking good. It's about creating meaningful connections with customers and communicating your value effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do You Charge For Design Projects?
Project costs vary depending on scope, deliverables and timescales. Following an initial discussion, I provide a detailed proposal tailored to your specific requirements.
Do you work with start-ups?
Yes. I regularly work with start-ups and new businesses looking to build strong brands from the ground up.
Do you work remotely?
Most projects are completed remotely, allowing me to work with clients throughout the UK and internationally.
What industries do you specialise in?
I have extensive experience working within food and drink, retail, health and wellness, hospitality and consumer goods sectors.
Do you offer ongoing design support?
Yes. Many clients continue working with me on an ongoing basis for marketing materials, packaging updates, campaign design and digital content.
Let's Discuss Your Project
If you're looking for an experienced freelance designer to help launch, grow or refresh your brand, I'd love to hear about your project.
Whether you need branding, packaging design, graphic design, website design or illustration, I can help create creative solutions that make your business stand out.
Ready to elevate or launch your brand?…If you would like to discuss a particular branding, graphic design, packaging design or web design project, just fill in the form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Please check your spam/junk folder, if you don’t get a reply within 48 hours. Thanks.
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+44 (0) 7545 035 147