Designer in Newcastle specialising in hospitality, music and events

Hi, I’m Dan. I help brands find their footing through design

Hi, I’m Dan. I help brands find their footing through design

Creative footing graphics design

The kind of work I love

One of the best things about freelancing is getting to work with people who genuinely care about what they do.

Whether it's a new keg badge for a rich IPA, artwork for a disco night, or a brand identity for a business just kicking off, I enjoy exploring new ideas and bringing them to life through design.

Over the years I've worked with breweries, event organisers, educational providers and independent businesses, creating everything from brand identities to event artwork and marketing materials. No two projects are the same, and that's exactly how I like it.

Who I work with

Hospitality & Breweries

Branding, packaging and promotional design for breweries, bars and hospitality businesses.
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Music & Events

Artwork, branding and promotional materials for artists, festivals and live events.
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Education & Learning

Clear and engaging design for educational providers, learning platforms and training organisations.
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Independent Businesses

Branding and design support for businesses looking to launch, grow or refresh their identity.
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Branding

Logos, visual identities, brand guidelines and supporting assets designed to help businesses present themselves clearly and consistently.

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Digital Design

Website graphics, social media assets and digital content designed to help your brand look its best online.

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Print & Packaging

Packaging, beer labels, brochures, posters and marketing materials designed to make an impact in the real world.

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Illustration

Custom illustration and artwork that adds personality and character to your brand, campaign or event.

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Let's Work Together

If you've got a project in mind, I'd love to hear about it.

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Logo design inspired by Japanese mascot culture, creatively merging the Creative Footing mountain goat with the mascot design style.

Incorporating Japanese mascot culture into my Creative Footing mountain goat design

| LOGO DESIGN | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT |

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Sketches of the Creative Footing logo, illustrating the designer’s journey in building his personal brand and freelance graphic design business.

Creative Footing: Why a Mountain Goat?

| LOGO DESIGN | BRAND IDENTITY |

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Illustration capturing the essence of Northumberland, featuring Hadrian’s Wall and a Roman Centurion, celebrating local history.

Celebrating Hadrian’s Wall: Centurion Roman Warrior Illustration

| ILLUSTRATION | NEWCASTLE |

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