Cardiff really does have some fantastic design companies. Here is another favourite of mine. They…read moreare currently working on branding, graphic design and art direction for: BBC, Christian Aid, ITV, Oxfam, Sherman, Sports Council, Wales Arts International, and Welsh National Opera. Most impressively, this is the company that were appointed to brand National Theatre Wales last year. The project involved designing and overseeing all aspects of the visual communication strategy. I absolutely love what they have done, the results are beautiful and cutting edge. Their stand-out work is bold, bright and minimal. These are the services that they offer to clients: * Award Winning Creative Design * Branding, Design & Advertising * Print, Exhibition & Websites * Complete Design Packages * Bilingual Design Skills * Creative Campaigns - Advertising & Graphic

Marc Jennings is an experienced independent graphic designer. He set up as an independent studio in…read more2007, after spending five years at a busy design agency. He now works with a wide variety of clients within both public and private sectors, ranging from arts and culture to sports, corporate businesses and charitable organisations. His skills include: branding projects, design for print and design for online use. Jennings has moved from working at home to working in a self-contained studio on the first floor of a restored building in Cardiff Bay, by the water's edge. He believes this has allowed a more focused approach to project work, and offers a real creative environment. He adds, 'Being close to the coffee shops isn't a bad thing either, especially in the sporadic Welsh sunshine...' I'd have to agree. Caffeine is amazing. He has worked with a number of cool companies including Swn, Design Wales, Nocci, Orca Records and LushChic. Marc currently shares the studio with independent designer Tom Latham, who specialises in web and flash design. They often collaborate on projects.

...have a striking monochrome logo and clean website. Around for over 20 years this creative design…read moreconsultancy provides 'high quality graphic solutions for all kinds of visual communication.' They have garnered a reputation for their experience, creativity and reliability. The agency is based in north Cardiff and has worked on virtually every kind of communication design project: leaflets, brochures, posters, and memorable identities. They also manage and produce large publications, books, catalogues and educational resources in a variety of media. They can design, produce and install exhibitions and displays as well as providing material for conferences, events and promotional giveaways. The Info Group has worked on many bilingual Welsh/English publications and is a previous winner of a Welsh Language Board Bilingual Design Award. We have also worked in a variety of overseas languages to address international audiences. Clients include: Cardiff University, Fostering Network Wales, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Invacare, Velindre Fundraising, Wales Centre for Health, National Museum, and HM Land Registry.

James Wood set up this company in 1993 to work on bespoke design solutions from identities for…read moresmall businesses to literature implementation for both private and public organisations. So how did they get here? Well James completed a Foundation year at Newport Art College, before kick starting his career working at Brian Hughes Design in Usk for three years. He couldn't keep away from study and Newport and graduated with a BA (Hon) in 1991. A couple of years of work for Barrie West Associates in Ross-on-Wye and then Peter Gill Associates in Cardiff, before deciding 'Enough of the boss, I want to be self-employed!' All hail WOOD&WOOD. Since 1993, the consultancy has won a range of industry awards. Check these out: CIPR Excellence Awards 2010 / Integrated Campaigns - Winner Promax UK 2009 awards in the Best Press / Public Relations Campaign - Silver Over the years, WOOD&WOOD have created a large number of identities for individuals, organisations, brands and products including Avtex, Everwhite Plastics and JM Creative. They also design and produce a variety of literature for their clients, these include annual report and accounts, brochures, corporate literature, guides, journals, leaflets, magazines, manuals and newsletters.

Jeff Lewis is a Cardiff-based Graphic/ Web designer and Illustrator who formerly ran his own…read moremagazine publishing business. As such he has a good understanding of publication and print needs in terms of quality, layout and delivery. Whatever your style, Jeff can make you: small print adverts, tradeshow graphics, website solutions, and custom illustrations. His main focus is printed literature whether pocket guides, magazines, booklets, brochures, or illustrated posters. He also offers advertisements, exhibitions, annual reports, logo design, catalogues, folders, flyers, business cards, stationary printing, signage, packaging design, CSS website design, flash design and e-newsletters. Clients include: Cardiff Council, Bingham Hall Partnership Ltd, See Wales, Mowbray Publishing Ltd, APC Panels Ltd, DrugAid Cymru, and Schools Into Europe.

OMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM…read more Feeling calm now? Then I shall begin. Omni make places look prettier or sharper, or both. Their expertise is in design projects for homes, offices, retail, restaurants and hotels. The principal Design Director has over 25 years experience in these fields, that's quarter of a century, that's quite a lot. Omni benefits from having in-house designers who have competed against the UK's leading specialists in commercial and domestic design incorporating interior design, space planning, bespoke joinery and turnkey fit out. Whether you want your lounge doing or your office block, each project is individually tailored to meet the exact requirements of the client. They can also undertake planning applications, building regulation approval, structural alterations, plumbing and electrics thereby satisfying all your needs in-house. They know the financial pressures of the modern world and can also create 'best for budget' environments that will work and contribute to each client's needs. Nice one.

One stop shop for Graphic Design and Print on the highstreet, web design, business cards, flyer,…read moreposter & leaflet design & printing, they also specializing in pull up banners, vinyl banners and signage. Customers are encouraged to sit with one of their graphic designers and discuss their requirements! Well recomended

High Street Media, Designed my Web Site, very Good!…read more Professional, will defiantly recommend to everyone, Words cant say enough. Very Pleased with the finish product. Atd Carpentry Ltd

Housed in the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), Design Wales is part of the…read moreInternational Institute of Design Policy & Support (IIDPS) who maintain the established Design Wales programme for work undertaken with business support organisations and industry in Wales. Making the world more attractive, they offer support services to business, regional development offices and innovation programmes. These support services take the shape of workshops, training courses and events support groups in understanding and managing design issues such as branding, new product development, regional policy, and service innovation. Design Wales leads a network of 11 European design organisations and regional policy makers and established the UK design support network in 2007. They also undertake research to understand the role of design support and promotion in economic development at a policy level and to further highlight best practice in support programmes. Design Wales have hosted a bi-annual International Workshop on Design Support (IWDS) since 2002 each time attracting up to 100 delegates from around the World.