Print Design & Brochures
From business cards to luxury brochures with spot UV and gold foil finishes. We design printed materials that people want to keep, not throw away.
Graphic Design
Design That Works
On Every Surface.
From packaging and exhibition stands to brochures with spot UV and gold foil — we design print and digital materials that make your brand impossible to ignore.
Day rate: £250–£500/day
★★★★★
5.0 Google Reviews
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60+ North East brands
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13+ years
Graphic Design
No fluff. No jargon. Just proper work that moves your business forward.
Packaging Design
Product packaging that sells from the shelf. We design labels, boxes, wraps, and custom dielines that stand out in any market — from artisan cheese to cycling wine.
Exhibition & Event Design
Exhibition stands, pull-up banners, signage, and event materials that draw people in. We design for trade shows, conferences, and brand activations.
Digital Assets & Social Graphics
Social media templates, email headers, ad creatives, and digital assets that keep your brand consistent across every platform.
Why Graphic Design Matters
Why Great Design
Drives Results.
Design isn’t decoration — it’s communication. The right packaging sells your product before anyone reads a word. The right brochure closes deals. The right exhibition stand stops people mid-stride.
- ✓ For Prima Cheese, we designed packaging, exhibition stands, and multi-language video for global trade shows
- ✓ For VEN Global, we created a luxury custom dieline brochure with spot UV and gold foil printing
- ✓ For Vino Veloce, we designed cycling wine labels and brand materials from scratch
- ✓ Professional design builds trust — 94% of first impressions are design-related
Why Northern
Why Choose Northern
for Graphic Design.
We’ve been designing for over 13 years across print, packaging, exhibitions, and digital. We don’t just make things look nice — we design materials that work commercially.
Print & Packaging Specialists
From Prima Cheese’s global exhibition stands to VEN Global’s gold foil brochures — we handle specialist print finishes in-house.
Adobe Certified
Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop and InDesign. We know the tools inside out and deliver print-ready files every time.
Design That Sells
Every design decision is commercial. We don’t design for awards — we design for results, conversions, and shelf appeal.
Full Service
Brochures, packaging, signage, exhibition stands, social templates, email designs — one team, one brand, total consistency.
North East Graphic Design
Graphic Design Experts
in the North East.
Based in Sunderland and working across Newcastle, Durham, and the wider North East. From local cafes to global food manufacturers, we design materials that make businesses look proven.
13+ Years
Design Experience
Adobe
Certified Professional
Global
Exhibition Design (Prima Cheese)
60+
Clients Served
Graphic Design Projects
Our Work in
Graphic Design.
How We Deliver
How We Deliver Graphic Design across the North East.
A four-step process refined over 13+ years and 60+ brands. No fluff — just the work that actually moves the needle across the North East.
01
Audit & Discover
We start with a free no-obligation audit. We’ll dig into your current graphic design performance, your competitors across the North East, and what’s actually possible inside your budget — before anyone signs anything.
02
Plan & Agree
We put together a clear plan with realistic targets, costs and timeframes. You see exactly what you’re getting, what we’re measuring, and how we’ll report. No surprises, no upsells you didn’t ask for.
03
Build & Deliver
We get on with the work. Direct access to Dave and the team — no account managers, no gatekeepers, no subcontracted offshore studio. Weekly check-ins, monthly reports, and a Slack/WhatsApp channel for quick questions.
04
Measure & Iterate
The work doesn’t stop at launch. We track what’s working, drop what isn’t, and keep iterating — whether that’s rankings, ad spend, conversion rate, or all three. You get a clear report every month showing what changed and why.
Why It Matters Now
Graphic Design in 2026.
AI Has Changed The Game
Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Bing Copilot are now answering questions that used to send users to your website. Good graphic design in 2026 means optimising for AI citation, not just blue links — structured data, semantic clarity, and content that an LLM can lift verbatim.
Local Competition Has Caught Up
Five years ago, half the businesses across the North East didn’t take graphic design seriously. That’s no longer true. Your competitors are spending, learning, and getting better month on month. The cost of doing nothing is now higher than the cost of doing it well.
Buyers Research Differently
Modern B2B and B2C buyers don’t just “Google” you any more. They check LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube, Companies House, your reviews, your last three blog posts, and what AI tools say about you — before they ever fill in a contact form. Graphic Design in 2026 has to cover all those surfaces, not just rankings.
Avoid These Traps
Graphic Design Mistakes We See A Lot.
Before you spend a penny — whether with us or anyone else — check whether you’re about to fall into one of these.
1. Chasing The Wrong Metric
Rankings, impressions, followers, traffic — none of these pay the bills. We measure enquiries, qualified leads, revenue. If your agency reports anything else as the headline, ask why.
2. Buying Templates, Not Strategy
Cheap packaged graphic design bundles look like a bargain until you realise every client gets the same playbook. Your business isn’t generic — your strategy shouldn’t be either.
3. 12-Month Lock-Ins
Any agency that needs a year’s commitment to do good work doesn’t trust their own work. Our clients stay because the results are there — not because they’re contractually stuck with us.
4. Ignoring AI Search
Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity are already eating organic traffic. Most agencies haven’t adapted. We optimise for AI citation alongside traditional ranking — one is the future, both matter today.
5. Reporting In Vanity
100-page reports with no story aren’t reporting — they’re cover. Ours fit on one page: what we did, what changed, what’s next. If you want the underlying data, it’s yours to dig into — but the headline tells the story.
6. Outsourcing The Bits That Matter
Bigger agencies subcontract design to one country, dev to another, content to a third. We don’t. The same team that pitched you does the work — so the strategy you bought is the strategy you get.
Investment & Timelines
What Graphic Design Costs across the North East.
Honest answer: it depends. But here’s how we structure things so you know what to expect before the first call.
One-Off Project
From £1,500
A fixed-scope piece of work with a defined deliverable — a website rebuild, an SEO audit-and-fix, a brand refresh. Quoted up front, paid 50/50 (deposit + completion). Typical delivery: 2–6 weeks depending on scope.
Monthly Retainer
From £500/mo
Ongoing graphic design, optimisation, reporting and support. Rolling monthly — cancel any time with 30 days’ notice. No 12-month lock-in. You get a real human, a real report, and real changes every month.
Strategic Partner
Bespoke
For businesses where digital is the front line. Multi-channel programme — graphic design alongside everything else we do (web, brand, automation, content). Quarterly strategy, monthly delivery, dedicated team. Scoped to your business.
Not sure where you fit? Book a free 30-minute call. We’ll talk through your situation, give you an honest steer on what makes sense for the size of business you are, and you’ll leave with a clear next step — whether that’s working with us, working with someone else, or doing it yourself.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Real recommendations from real people.
“I’ve been incredibly impressed with David’s quality of work since I started working with him back in 2014. He still amazes me with his creativity, the speed of delivery plus he always keeps his word when he sets a time frame. You couldn’t work with anyone else who could be as collaborative, as creative, as David.”
“Dave’s creativity was important to the creation of Gentoo’s outstanding new website. His designs are not only visually engaging but also meet accessible standards and user needs. He goes above and beyond to meet deadlines, displaying dedication and perseverance to ensure designs meet user needs.”
“Dave has an unmatched level of creativity and energy — when you place these two together you get a creative genius who does not stop until he takes the project from good to great. His commitment to the brand standards is contagious. I am confident Dave will be a true asset in any team.”
Graphic Design FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our Graphic Design service.
Everything from business cards and brochures to packaging, exhibition stands, signage, social media templates, and digital ad creatives. If it needs designing, we do it.
Yes. We’ve produced brochures with spot UV and gold foil printing for VEN Global, custom dieline packaging for Prima Cheese, and large-format exhibition graphics. We manage the full process from design to print-ready files.
Branding defines who you are — your strategy, positioning, logo, and identity system. Graphic design applies that brand to real-world materials: brochures, packaging, signage, social graphics, and everything your customers actually see and touch.
Absolutely. We’ve designed packaging for Prima Cheese (global food manufacturer), Vino Veloce (cycling wine), and Bespoke Vinyl. We handle everything from concept to print-ready artwork with custom dielines.
Google Reviews
What clients say
Real reviews from businesses like yours.
Had a website made from scratch was done within 4 days and turn around was great.
Great service overall. It's been a real pleasure working with Dave and his team. They've helped strengthen our business presence and brand identity through our website and are always on hand to offer support and go the extra mile. We're looking forward to continuing to work with Dave and the Northern Digital team on future projects as our business grows.
Very good experience, very knowledgable and trustworthy. Highly recommend.
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