Our team comprises experienced professionals in design, marketing, and web development. We collaborate closely with clients to bring their vision to life and always aim to deliver exceptional results.
Design and creative
Our design team brings a wealth of experience in graphic design, branding, and print media. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of visual communication, they create compelling designs that resonate with target audiences.
Web development and technical
Our web development team specialises in creating bespoke WordPress websites tailored to our clients’ specific needs. With years of experience in WordPress development, they build fast, secure, and easy-to-manage websites. Their technical proficiency extends to integrating third-party systems, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal performance. Collaborating closely with our design team, they transform creative concepts into dynamic, user-friendly digital experiences.
Together, our designers and developers work in harmony to provide a full-service approach, ensuring that every project is both visually stunning and technically robust. Their combined expertise allows us to offer comprehensive solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients, from branding and print design to web development and digital marketing.
Leonie Black – Director
Career:
Started my career in London working at various design agencies as well as at The British Museum. I subsequently qualified as a teacher and taught Art, Design and Graphics up to A-level for 12 years. I joined Designworks in 2018.
A great day at work:
I love the start of a new creative project – from taking a new brief to then gathering inspiration, exploring ideas, and watching direction emerge.
A great day out of work:
I love being outdoors in the Lake District or in my garden.
Rory Black – Director
Career:
I studied English and Graphic Design at university before starting my career as a designer for a national newspaper. I then moved into advertising, becoming an Art Director at WDAD Communications in London. In 2007, I became Director at Designworks.
A great day at work:
Collaborating with like-minded people on meaningful projects that make a positive impact.
A great day out of work:
Cycling in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales on a warm, sunny day.
Richard Feasey – Creative director
Career:
Began working life at a large advertising agency in Birmingham and, when Cumbria called, I joined Designworks back in 1989.
A great day at work:
Designing a website, taking photographs and producing a printed publication – all in one day!
A great day out of work:
Scanning the night sky for distant galaxies or trying to play the piano.
Jonathan Robinson – Web and digital
Career:
I completed my studies at Lancaster University in 2009 where I focused upon new media, the internet and online cultures. Having developed a taste for website design and creation, I jumped at the chance to join Designworks in 2010.
A great day at work:
Making a website that is easy to interact with and that looks fantastic.
A great day out of work:
Playing my guitar.
Martin Kissick – Web and digital
Career:
After completing a foundation degree in computing in 2014, I joined Designworks where I have built and developed my skills.
A great day at work:
Developing a great looking site with good user functionality.
A great day out of work:
Up a mountain or doing a trail run here in the Lake District.
Blue – Wellbeing support
Role:
Blue provides morale support through his calm presence, friendliness and enthusiasm he brings to the team.
A great day at work:
Sleeping and meeting new people.
A great day out of work:
Sleeping and playing with other Vizslas.
