Branding agency Cumbria

Brand identity, graphic design and digital support for organisations across Cumbria.

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A responsive local team you can trust

We are an experienced branding and design agency supporting Cumbria organisations with clear visual identities, practical design systems and joined-up digital support.

From our studio in Kendal, we work with businesses, charities, councils, schools, visitor destinations, environmental organisations and purpose-led teams across Cumbria and the wider North West. Our role is to help your organisation communicate more clearly, look more consistent and build trust with the people you need to reach.

A strong brand is more than a logo. It gives your organisation a clearer voice, a more professional presence and a consistent way to show up across print, web, social media, signage, campaigns and day-to-day communications.

As a compact and experienced team, we provide direct access to designers, developers and digital specialists who understand your objectives, manage the detail and keep your project moving. We can support a full rebrand, refresh an existing identity or help extend your brand across websites, campaigns and marketing materials.

19

Years in business

1437

Clients supported

13868

Projects completed

Cumbria organisations we partner with

Since 2007, we have supported organisations across Cumbria, the Lake District and the wider North West with branding, graphic design, websites and ongoing digital support.

Our clients include charities, schools, local authorities, tourism businesses, community organisations, professional services, environmental groups and established SMEs.

We build long-term relationships with our clients, often continuing to support their branding, websites, campaigns, content and design requirements well beyond the initial project launch.

Hackney and Leigh
Changing Lives Learning Trust logo
Westmorland and Furness Council logo
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School logo
Fred Whitton Challenge
Hackney and Leigh
Changing Lives Learning Trust logo
Westmorland and Furness Council logo
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School logo
Fred Whitton Challenge
Cumberland Council logo
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority logo
Primary Technical College logo
Carlisle Diocese logo
The Lanes logo
Cumbria Constabulary logo
Elterwater Hostel logo
Cumberland Council logo
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority logo
Primary Technical College logo
Carlisle Diocese logo
The Lanes logo
Cumbria Constabulary logo
Elterwater Hostel logo

Our work in practice

Explore how we support Cumbria organisations through clear branding, considered design and long-term creative support. These projects show how we combine strategy, visual identity and practical rollout to create brands that work across digital, print and real-world communications.

A straightforward path to your next project

1
Book a call with our team

We’ll take the time to understand your organisation, your audience, your current brand and what needs to change.

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Get a transparent proposal

You’ll receive a clear scope of work, agreed timelines and practical recommendations, so you know exactly what is included before the project begins.

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Deliver with confidence

Work with a reliable Cumbria-based team that can manage strategy, design, rollout and ongoing creative support.

When you work with us, you get:

  • A clearer brand that reflects who you are and what you stand for.
  • A visual identity that works across web, print, social media and wider communications.
  • Practical brand guidelines your team can use consistently.
  • A local team based in Cumbria, with experience supporting charities, councils, schools, tourism organisations and regional businesses.
  • Direct communication with experienced designers throughout the project.
  • A joined-up approach covering branding, graphic design, web design, content and marketing.
  • Long-term support from a team that stays involved after launch.
  • A more consistent and professional presence across every audience touchpoint.

Book a call to discuss your organisation’s goals

Whether you need a new brand identity, a rebrand, campaign design, brand guidelines or ongoing graphic design support, we can help you plan the right next step.

Complete the form below and we’ll arrange a call to understand your organisation, your goals and how we can support your project.

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Testimonials

Lovely team to work with; found a solution to help redesign our website with a restricted budget yet produced a great design and UX.

Lou Devine - Give a Kidney CIO

Thanks once again for you and the team for creating our Impact Report - its been received really well and will hopefully open up more funding opportunities for us!

Ian Tierney - Wheels for All

We have been using Designworks services for over five years and we could not ask for a better web design company to work with.

Anna Brisley - Westmorland and Furness Council

Thanks so much for all your help and patience with the Giving Hope website, it will help the CIC achieve its aims in supporting vulnerable women.

Claire Mason - Giving Hope CIC

Their designs are fresh, engage the intended audience and respond perfectly to the brief.

Stacy Hurley - Waste into Wellbeing

We have already had some great comments about the new site so a big thank you to everyone at Designworks for their help and support.

Sharon Bianchi - The European Outdoor Conservation Association

We’re delighted with the new website that Designworks have created for us. They have been fantastic throughout the entire journey.

Mike Heal - WDAD Communications

We are delighted with the new site and have already received positive feedback and new sales enquiries!

Alistair Stewart - 4S DAWN Clinical Software

Such a wonderful team to work with, and we’re so delighted with our new refreshed Family Arts Campaign website!

Sophie Evans - Family Arts Campaign

The team delivered the commission to a very high standard, impressing with the way they took ownership of the project and delivered pragmatic solutions to the challenges faced along the way.

Mark Brierley - Westmorland and Furness Council

A highly responsive, professional team. Designworks are mindful of their customers needs and efficiently work with you to find solutions. Excellent!

Martin Elliott - Boeme Design

We’re delighted with our new site, which maintains the feel and spirit of our business, but with a more modern refreshing feel. We’ve had lots of compliments from our customers and would definitely recommend Designworks

Adrian Thomas - Elterwater Hostel

Altogether the experience was friendly, professional and we got exactly what we asked for, for the amount we were quoted. Thank you Rory, Jonathan and the team, great job.

Tom Hunt - British Guild of Agricultural Journalists

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