ABOUT US

 

BRANDING, GRAPHIC DESIGN & WEB DESIGN EXPERTS

 

Established in Preston, Lancashire for almost 10 years, Design by Gray are husband and wife team, Nina & Graham, specialists in branding, graphic and web design.

Operating from our home studio, our clients get design agency-standards of service for freelance designer rates, which makes us popular with start-ups and SMEs.

We also offer our expertise in behaviour change and social marketing, working with organisations like the NHS and local government, generating high impact campaigns for low budget projects.

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OUR APPROACH

CONSIDERED CREATIVITY

 

We go further than simply making stuff that looks pretty. It’s got to look pretty for a reason. Considered Creativity is our next level design process, bringing together audience and competitor insight, carefully thought-out strategy and creative ideas to spark solutions that don’t just have visual appeal and stand out but that move people to action and generate real results.

 
 
 
 

MEET THE TEAM

We’re small in number (and in height) but not in experience or passion… our two-strong team consists of an award-winning graphic and web designer and an expert project manager, both experienced in their respective areas, as well as in branding, social marketing and behaviour change.

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NINA

BRAND STRATEGY & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • A real people person. Nina really wants to get to know you.

    Her genuine interest and inquisitive approach helps us tease out the unique things about your business. Things your audience needs to hear.

    With your business aims at the front of her mind, backed by a wealth of experience in project management, she guides our project teams to successfully deliver engaging creative solutions.

    On brand. On budget. On time.

GRAHAM

BRANDING, GRAPHIC DESIGN & WEB DESIGN

  • A true problem solver and craftsman. A deep thinking, award-winning designer with over 20 years experience.

    Graham’s work is carefully considered on both a strategic and creative level. With a real understanding of your business he gets into the shoes and minds of your audience to think up engaging ideas, brought to life by beautiful design.

    Driven by a challenge. Obsessed with consistency. Going further to make your brand work harder.

 
 

“From concept to product launch and beyond, Design by Gray have been at the heart of our family project and have brought our brand to life in ways we could never have imagined.”

 

Mark, Director & Master Distiller, Brindle Distillery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
 

  • Logo Design. Brand Strategy & Identity. Advertising Campaigns. Website Design. Social Marketing. Social Media Graphics. Retail Packaging Design. Brochure Design. Video. Animation. Illustration. Photography. Signage Design. Copywriting. These are some areas we have worked in. But we won’t be ruled by a fixed list. If we believe it will help you succeed. We’ll find a way to make it happen.

  • We love working with good people. From ambitious people launching local start-ups to brilliant business owners who run small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) . Marketing people in local enterprises to national organisations. We’ve worked with people in a range of sectors including hospitality and entertainment, local government, sport, health and fitness, agriculture, education, logistics and more. Driven, ambitious, passionate people. Who understand the value of professional design. Good people. Like you.


  • We prefer to work with you. Rather than for you. Adding value to your business as an extension of your team. Your creative partners. Your brand guardians. We’re excited by every challenge. Exploring the possibilities. Immersing ourselves in your business. Delivering a consistently high standard of work. Exceeding expectations. Genuine. Hardworking. Honest. Fair. We always offer our best advice. Because strong relationships are based on trust. And we need more trust in this world.


  • Contrary to popular belief, size does matter. That’s why we keep things small. We’re agile. Nimble. Flexible. Our clients prefer it that way. Small means we can deliver a more personal service. Small means you receive direct contact with the person working on your project. The person who understands what it means to you. Small also means lower overheads. And more affordable, competitive rates. Small means we can easily scale up or skill up anytime. We can hand-pick the best experts for the job. And then scale down without the heartache.

  • Because you want design agency standards at freelance designer rates. You want a hassle-free experience from experienced people who make things happen and keep things moving, making sure you’re informed and included as much or as little as you like, along the way.

 
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