The Design Attic

I set up my design studio to help clients unpick and define their brand identities, so they can grow and nurture a rewarding business. Whether your focus is on experience or creation, I’m here to work hand-in-hand with you to shape your brand, both visually and strategically. With 14 years of design and marketing experience behind me, my essential focus is you, my client, and humble, honest service. I’ll work closely with you to bring clarity to design challenges you have, and together we will clear a path ahead which results in a clever, charismatic and hard-working identity, and brand elements you’re proud of. Pitching your next big brand changing idea to a client, but struggling with how to visually communicate it? Go from under pressure and stuck, to empowered, confident and proud to present.

We are based in Lancaster in Lancashire, North West England, and work locally and nationally for clients across the UK and beyond. We are a brand and logo, design and illustration studio led by graphic designer and artist Steven Hodges, based in Lancaster North-West England.

With over 12 years experience in the creative industry, I offer an all round design service tailored to your needs. My branding skills range from market research, copywriting and project development to graphic, web, signage, print & packaging design. All done with meticulous attention to detail, clear vision, thoughtful interaction and a pixel perfect final touch. Graphics , Presentation , Print , Web Design. Branding , Graphics , Print , Web Design.

Over the last decade (and a bit) I have been lucky enough to be doing what I love for a living, working in the design industry both in the UK and Sweden for a wide range of long-term clients, from local businesses right through to international household names. The principle behind what I offer is the same, no matter the size of the client; I create thoughtful, inspiring and effective design solutions which ensure the client stands out from the competition and attracts the right kind of customer. Although my core skills are as a print designer, packaging designer, and brand identity designer, I work across a broad range of other areas too, including illustration and 3D visualisation. Keep scrolling to see what I can help you with…. Whether you are a sole trader, a startup looking to define your brand or an international business with hundreds of employees looking to rebrand, I offer a brand identity design service that will provide you with a professional and engaging brand identity.

However we provide all aspects of branding, from identity, logo design, business stationery, print and graphic design all from our Darlington and Gateshead based studios. We have a small but dedicated team of graphic specialists and web design experts. With years of experience in the ICT sector we provide our clients with a unique opportunity to receive a service you'd only expect from a larger company but at a fraction of the cost. We value the customer's opinion and strive to deliver a service and product that surpasses expectation. Please feel free to browse our site to see what services we offer and what we can do for your business or organisation.

Your vision, intent and purpose should be easily recognisable through your branding. We are specialists in graphic design for print, digital, and brand strategy and we help business owners take their brand to the next level. We work in multiple styles of illustration to suit almost any project that deliver a unique experience for your customers. From our office in Cheshire, we are able to connect with businesses across the UK, USA, Europe and beyond. The value of our client partnerships means that we are often treated as an internal design team.