Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Web Design & Branding Solutions
Design Works is a full-service creative agency based in Kendal, Cumbria, established in 2007. We specialise in web design, WordPress development, branding, and marketing solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. Our team combines creative expertise with technical proficiency to deliver visually striking, user-friendly digital experiences. With over 15 years of experience, we have collaborated with diverse clients across the UK, including charities, SMEs, and multinational corporations. Our commitment to environmental responsibility ensures all projects maintain minimal carbon impact. We prioritise clear communication, collaborative partnerships, and tailored strategies to maximise client success. Our services include bespoke website development, brand identity creation, print design, and comprehensive digital marketing campaigns. Backed by glowing client testimonials, we focus on innovation, reliability, and measurable results. Our in-house team provides ongoing support, ensuring long-term growth for every client. Whether refreshing an existing brand or launching a new digital presence, we combine creativity and technical excellence to help businesses stand out in competitive markets.
Services
Web Design
Branding
Marketing
App Development
Print Design
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in web design and branding.
- Our full-service approach covers all creative and digital needs.
- Committed to environmental sustainability in all projects.
- Proven track record with diverse clients including charities and corporates.
- Dedicated in-house team ensures personalised, reliable support.
What people say
Fantastic throughout the entire journey
Delighted with the new website
Highly recommend Designworks
Refreshed brand identity
Positive feedback and new sales
Services
Web Design
We develop custom websites using WordPress, focusing on user experience and performance. Our designs cater to businesses requiring static sites or dynamic e-commerce platforms. Clients benefit from responsive layouts, SEO optimisation, and ongoing maintenance support.
Branding
Our branding services include logo design, visual identity creation, and comprehensive brand guidelines. We ensure consistency across all materials, helping businesses establish a memorable and professional market presence through strategic design.
Marketing
We offer SEO, email marketing, and advertising campaigns tailored to client goals. Our data-driven strategies enhance online visibility, engage target audiences, and drive measurable results through both digital and print channels.
App Development
We create iOS and Android applications to streamline business processes and improve customer engagement. Our solutions include feature-rich apps integrated with existing systems, ensuring scalability and seamless user experiences.
Print Design
Our print services cover stationery, packaging, and promotional materials. We align print designs with digital branding for cohesive identity, offering end-to-end management from concept to production.
Questions
What services does Design Works offer?
We provide web design, branding, marketing, app development, and print design services tailored to business needs.
How long has Design Works been operating?
Design Works has been delivering creative solutions since its establishment in 2007.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we collaborate with clients across the UK and globally.
What industries do you specialise in?
We work with charities, SMEs, government bodies, and multinational corporations across various sectors.
How do you ensure environmental responsibility?
Our projects prioritise energy-efficient design and sustainable practices to minimise carbon impact.
Reviews (14)
Sophie Evans
May 15, 2022
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Such a wonderful team to work with, and we're so delighted with our new refreshed Family Arts Campaign website! Rory, Richard and Martin at Designworks were fantastic. The team really understood our vision for the new site, and we were really impressed with the creativity they injected into the design and the way they brought it to life. The team and I are really pleased and we've had lots of positive feedback from our board, partners and site visitors. Thank you so much!
Claire Palmer
Apr 20, 2021
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The Design Works are always helpful and reliable. Having worked with them for over 3 years now, I can highly recommend them for the quality of the work provided, speed of turnaround and creative designs which keep your marketing strategies and objectives as the key focus.
Angie Greasley
Apr 18, 2021
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Rory and team have been an incredible asset to our company when we needed an Ecommerce website for our evolving business. The listened to the brief and went one further. We are very happy with the ongoing support, nothing is too much trouble for Design Works, and if they can't do something immediately, there's not long to wait. Just what we need for website design and support. Responsive and professional. I'd recommend all business users to Design Works without hesitation, and I look forward to working with them as we develop over the years. Sixteen12.com
Johnny
Apr 04, 2021
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I have worked with Rory and his team at Designworks for many years now and they are always helpful and quick to respond, the ecommerce website they manage and designed for us is excellent. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to promote their business online.
Martin Elliott
Mar 27, 2021
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A highly responsive, professional team Designworks are mindful of their customers needs and efficiently work with you to find solutions. Excellent!
A. Corner Of Eden
Jan 03, 2021
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We have worked with Designworks to improve all areas of our website, adding videos and social medias feeds, improving the SEO, along with additional services like creating signs for our business. They are an extremely professional and friendly team to work with, with quick response times and good communication. We have no hesitation to recommend them, brilliant customer service!
David Chadwick
Nov 23, 2019
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Designworks designed and produced our leaflets for our holiday cottage. From initial contact through to the finished product, the service was first class. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rory and his team at Designworks. Thank you.
Helen Hillman
Nov 02, 2019
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Fantastic Company and fantastic service from start to finish. Designed and created a great e commerce web site for us and couldn't have been more helpful throughout the process. Brilliant after support as well. Highly recommend to anyone looking for any sort of web site.
Lakes Alive
Dec 08, 2014
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"Designworks take the pressure off which is ironic when you're up against it with design projects! Their team combines calm management with creative flair and their product combines quality with affordability - gold dust." Julie Tait, Kendal Arts International
Isobel Stoddart
Oct 06, 2014
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Designworks has produced leaflets, posters and other materials to help promote the Electric Bicycle Network. I have found them a pleasure to work with - patient, creative and dependable. They have also overhauled our website - we were really impressed with the effort and skill they put in to devising solutions to some really demanding functionality, as well as giving it a wonderfully fresh look and feel.
Isobel Stoddart
Designworks has produced leaflets, posters and other materials to help promote the Electric Bicycle Network. I have found them a pleasure to work with patient, creative and dependable. They have also overhauled our website we were really impressed with the effort and skill they put in to devising solutions to some really demanding functionality, as well as giving it a wonderfully fresh look and feel.
Isobel Stoddart
Designworks has produced leaflets, posters and other materials to help promote the Electric Bicycle Network. I have found them a pleasure to work with patient, creative and dependable. They have also overhauled our website we were really impressed with the effort and skill they put in to devising solutions to some really demanding functionality, as well as giving it a wonderfully fresh look and feel.
David Chadwick
Designworks designed and produced our leaflets for our holiday cottage. From initial contact through to the finished product, the service was first class. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rory and his team at Designworks. Thank you.
David Chadwick
Designworks designed and produced our leaflets for our holiday cottage. From initial contact through to the finished product, the service was first class. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rory and his team at Designworks. Thank you.