designdough

designdough

Design Services

Cardiff, Wales 1,788 followers

Design agency obsessed with brand, purpose and people.

About us

We're designdough — a Cardiff-based design agency obsessed with brand, purpose and people. We help companies solidify who they are, what they do, and why they do it, before carefully and strategically weaving the answers into breathtaking design, web, and campaign projects. If you'd like to know more about us, head to our website designdough.co.uk. If you'd like us to send you a quote, get in touch through studio@designdough.co.uk or give us a call on 02920 00 88 34. Tidy!

Industry
Design Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Cardiff, Wales
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2006
Specialties
Branding, Website Design & Development, Graphic Design, Print Design, Packaging Design, Illustration, Brand Strategy, Brand Guidelines, Exhibition Design, Signage Design, Brand Agency, Brand Design, Animation, Brand, Graphic, Web, and Packaging Design

Locations

  • Primary

    54 Bute Street

    Pascoe House

    Cardiff, Wales CF10 5AF, GB

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Employees at designdough

Updates

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    Brand and web design agency designdough has launched its annual competition to offer a small business the chance to “bring their dream brand to life”. The prize includes a comprehensive brand strategy, visual identity, brand guidelines and a fully responsive website worth more than £20,000 ⚡ Applications close on 31st January 2025 at 5pm Find out more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eAxrfkf8

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    🚨 This is your 2 week reminder! 🚨 Brand Labs is still open for any Welsh small business to apply for the chance to win a custom brand & website worth £20,000. If you’re driven by innovation and committed to growth, this opportunity is yours for the taking... what are you waiting for?! Deadline for entries is 5pm on Friday 31st January. To find out more and to apply, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/d9SnmE7

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  • When you think about iconic brands like Apple, Nike, or Starbucks, the first thing that probably comes to mind is their instantly recognisable logos. While these logos play a critical role in brand recognition, they’re only the tip of the iceberg. A brand goes far beyond a logo, and we stress the importance of this with our clients from the outset of every project. Take Apple, for example. The brand isn’t just about a sleek, minimalist logo with a bite out of it. It represents innovation, creativity, and premium quality, building a sense of trust and anticipation among customers for every product launch. A trust that isn’t built through a logo alone—it’s earned through consistent experiences and exceptional products over the years. For Launch Packaging Design, the focus, too, is on letting the product speak for itself. Specialising in intricately designed bottles, their brand showcases craftsmanship and innovation, rather than relying on slogans or elaborate visual elements. The stunning, high-quality imagery lets their bottles tell the story, capturing the essence of luxury and refinement, and making the product the true hero of the brand. By allowing the product to take centre stage, we’ve built a brand for Launch that speaks directly to their clients' desire for artistry and attention to detail, proving that a brand can stand out without needing to rely solely on a logo. It’s a reminder that while a logo is important, it’s only one piece of the branding puzzle—it’s just the beginning. Take a look at the full portfolio on our website: designdough.co.uk

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  • In today’s fast-paced world, staying relevant can be tough for any brand. Consumer preferences change, design trends shift, and technology keeps pushing us forward. To keep up, sometimes you need to refresh your brand identity from time to time. But the big question is: how do you modernise without losing the recognition and loyalty you’ve worked so hard to build? This was a challenge we faced when PIKKLE won our 2023 Brand Labs competition. Our mission? To give them a fresh, new brand and website that still felt like Pikkle. When refreshing a brand, it’s all about knowing what to keep. Those core elements—what customers know and love—are key. For Pikkle, that meant holding onto their quirky pickle, the iconic jar, and their signature pink and green colour palette. A refresh doesn’t have to be a complete overhaul. By maintaining familiar elements, like core colours and recognisable shapes (with a subtle refresh), while modernising fonts and simplifying the design, we gave Pikkle a fresh, new look without straying too far from what their customers already love. We had a lot of fun working on this project! It was a chance for the team to blend creativity with strategy, staying true to Pikkle’s playful vibe while giving them a modern twist that will carry them into the future. ... Keep an eye out this week for information on Brand Labs 2024 👀

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  • Welsh food and drink is flying the flag for our small but mighty nation. This is an industry where we punch above our weight, making waves with Michelin stars, Great Taste Awards and protected origin (UK GI) products. Welsh produce is increasingly finding its way into kitchens across the world, and it's not hard to see why. Wales brings a rich heritage, a commitment to quality, and an innovative approach to food and drink production to the table. Our produce, long celebrated for its provenance and excellence, is being supported by increasing collaboration across the sector, and… the growing recognition of the power of branding. As an office of devoted foodies, the intersection of design and food/drink is one of our happy places; where we work hard to tell the story, show the craftsmanship, and use commercial awareness and techniques to make sure products jump off the shelf. We are really proud of the work we have done, that helps to champion Welsh food and drink. Product quality is of course, absolutely paramount, but brand also deserves a mention in dispatches. Branding has the power to propel Welsh food and drink to new heights. To help more Welsh products find their way into baskets and kitchens across the globe. Explore our latest blog to see how designdough is driving Welsh food and drink forward with impactful branding and design: https://lnkd.in/ennsv5Re

  • As we excitingly start planning and preparing for the launch of Brand Labs 2024, it’s had us reflecting on some of our incredibly inspiring winners of the past. Each year we’re looking for a breakthrough brand. A conscious company, who meets the collective needs of today and tomorrow’s world. One who is helping to alter the landscape, deliver equity, encourage inclusion or address a problem (be it hyper-local, or global). A business who has the courage to dream big, and the tenacity to overcome challenges. The inspirational team at BlueCube marine bridge the gap between ecology, engineering, and art to shape a seascape that benefits marine life, community, and our planet. By building ecosystems on man-made coastal structures, they ensure marine life can thrive and biodiversity can flourish. At the heart of this project was our commitment to help BlueCube present themselves in an impactful and authentic way that translates the seriousness (and brilliance!) of their work. Establishing a strong visual identity to enhance their presence not only in Wales, but in the UK and internationally was the ultimate objective for us.

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  • Creating an accessible website is not just about ticking boxes; it's about making a positive impact on people's lives by ensuring everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and enjoy online content. Designing a WCAG-compliant website requires careful consideration, collaboration, and ongoing testing. At designdough, we’re keen believers that accessibility for all doesn’t mean sacrificing innovation and creativity. Accessibility challenges can actually fuel creativity and push our designers to think outside the box. It means we are encouraged to find innovative solutions that benefit everyone, leading to unique and impressive designs. For PLAY WALES / CHWARAE CYMRU, vibrant colour schemes with sufficient contrast, engaging visuals and a clean, crisp navigation design offer a visually appealing presence whilst simultaneously eliminating barriers to participation and experience. By prioritising accessibility from the outset, and utilising an iterative design process by incorporating feedback at each stage to ensure accessibility goals were met, the website offers an inclusive and seamless user experience to all individuals; enhancing their ability to access information, engage with content, and interact with the website's features.

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  • Every day, we help our clients reach more people, say something new, make more impact. It seems to us that most business objectives boil down to the question; how can we be, and do better? In an ever changing world, how can we keep up? Or better still, lead the way? There are no spoilers here! You will find our answer, and other insights in our new Journal. How to better connect to your audiences, differentiate, and move with purpose and confidence. And examples of how we have helped other clients achieve these goals. To those who have seen our Journal land in your letterbox these past few days; we hope you enjoy the read, and as always, would be delighted to hear from you to see what you think!

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  • Deciding between a brand refresh and a rebrand isn’t just about giving your brand a new look — it’s about making a strategic choice that will shape your future. We often find ourselves discussing ‘what got you here, may not get you there’ with clients. New ownership and a strategic partnership signalled the start of a new era for Tiger Aspect. This change had allowed space for them to refocus and refine their production categories. A refreshed identity was needed to reflect the changes. Tiger Aspect were keen to maintain their brand's colour scheme in line with their "Tiger" name to retain brand recognition and equity. We used a bespoke typography to bring the relevance they needed; a strident, bold representation of change, progress and authority. View the full portfolio on our website now: designdough.co.uk

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