Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Branding & Marketing Partner for Property and Place Success
Established in 1990, DS.Emotion is a senior team of marketing experts specialising in branding, marketing, and placemaking for property and urban environments. With over three decades of experience, we deliver strategic solutions that enhance commercial and social value for places, working closely with developers, public sector bodies, and corporate clients. Our approach combines creative excellence with data-driven insights to craft brand identities, targeted campaigns, and immersive experiences that resonate with audiences.We prioritise collaboration, ensuring clients receive tailored strategies that align with their objectives while maintaining transparency and accountability. Our track record includes award-winning projects across residential, retail, and regeneration sectors, demonstrating our ability to transform places into thriving destinations.
Services
Branding
Design
Websites
Mobile Apps
Place Activation
Social Media Services
Content Creation
Direct Marketing
Advertising
Stakeholder Engagement
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in property and place branding.
- Our team combines creative leadership with strategic and technical expertise.
- We deliver measurable results through tailored campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
- We work across sectors, including residential, retail, and urban regeneration.
- Our clients include leading developers, public sector bodies, and investors.
What people say
Award-winning schemes
Excellent stakeholder engagement
Creative leadership
Strategic clarity
Timely delivery
Services
Branding
We create distinctive brand identities that reflect the unique value of properties and places. Our process involves market research, competitor analysis, and stakeholder workshops to develop cohesive visual and messaging frameworks. Clients benefit from enhanced market recognition and alignment with target audiences.
Placemaking
Our placemaking strategies transform locations into vibrant, economically viable destinations. We integrate design, marketing, and community engagement to foster social interaction and commercial activity. Projects include retail districts, public spaces, and mixed-use developments, ensuring long-term sustainability and appeal.
Digital Marketing
We design data-driven digital campaigns to engage audiences and drive footfall or sales. Services include SEO, social media management, and targeted advertising. Our approach ensures consistent brand messaging across platforms while delivering measurable ROI through analytics and performance tracking.
Strategy Development
We provide strategic roadmaps for property and place success, covering market positioning, audience segmentation, and competitive differentiation. Our insights help clients navigate regulatory challenges, secure investments, and achieve planning approvals through evidence-based decision-making.
Content Creation
We produce high-quality content including films, brochures, and digital assets to communicate brand narratives. Our team combines storytelling with visual design to create immersive experiences that resonate with consumers, investors, and stakeholders across multiple channels.
People
Angus Armitage
Co-Founder
Angus co-founded DS.Emotion in 1990, bringing strategic vision to property branding. He oversees major client relationships and ensures creative excellence aligns with business objectives across high-profile regeneration projects.
Matt Button
Co-Founder
Matt co-founded DS.Emotion, focusing on placemaking innovation. He leads creative direction for urban regeneration schemes, ensuring campaigns combine artistic flair with commercial viability for developers and public sector clients.
Laura Carroll
Managing Director
Laura directs day-to-day operations, managing cross-functional teams on branding and marketing initiatives. She ensures project delivery meets deadlines and quality standards while maintaining client satisfaction across residential and retail sectors.
Dan Bedford
Group Creative Director
Dan leads creative strategy, translating brand concepts into visual identities and campaigns. He oversees design teams to ensure cohesive aesthetics across print, digital, and environmental media for property and place branding projects.
Kathy McArdle
Director for Regeneration and Culture
Kathy specialises in stakeholder engagement for town centre regeneration. She develops brand platforms that align with community needs while attracting retail and business investment through collaborative placemaking strategies.
Questions
What services does DS.Emotion offer?
We provide branding, marketing, and placemaking services for property and urban development projects, including strategy development, digital campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
How long has DS.Emotion been in business?
We have over 30 years of experience in property and place branding, having been established in 1990.
Which sectors do you work with?
We work with residential developers, retail landlords, public sector bodies, and investors on projects ranging from housing schemes to town centre regeneration.
How do you measure campaign success?
We use analytics, footfall data, and client feedback to assess brand awareness, leasing rates, and community engagement improvements against project objectives.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we manage city-wide initiatives and complex developments, delivering tailored solutions that align with stakeholders' commercial and social goals.
