Business Details
13 Years
experience
Professional Web & Graphic Design Services Manchester
Designers Up North is a Manchester-based web and graphic design agency with over 30 years of combined experience. Founded by Jim Adams and Matt Parker, we specialise in creating visually striking and functionally robust digital and print solutions tailored to SMEs. Our services span WordPress website design, brochure creation, logo development, and SEO-focused digital marketing. Clients praise our client-centric approach, with testimonials highlighting our ability to translate briefs into impactful designs, responsive communication, and technical expertise. We prioritise simplicity and transparency, ensuring every project aligns with business goals while maintaining a jargon-free process. Our in-house team handles all aspects from concept to delivery, serving local businesses and clients nationwide.
Services
Web Design
Graphic Design
Brochure Design
Logo Creation
SEO Services
Website Maintenance
Print Design
E-commerce Solutions
Brand Identity
Digital Marketing
Served areas
- International; National; Manchester
Details
- Year established: 2013
- Employees: 1
Highlights and features
- Website Design
- Brochure Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Creative Services for Business
- SEO
What people say
Creative, great design
Fantastic to work with
Quick turnaround
Hands-on support
Exceeded expectations
Services
Web Design
Crafting responsive WordPress websites optimised for performance and SEO. Our sites feature intuitive navigation, mobile compatibility, and integrated marketing tools. We specialise in transforming business requirements into functional digital platforms that generate leads and enhance brand visibility for SMEs across various industries.
Graphic Design
Creating compelling visual identities and marketing materials. Services include brand guidelines, advertising assets, and print collateral that maintain consistent brand messaging. Our designs combine aesthetic appeal with strategic messaging to improve customer engagement and market differentiation for growing businesses.
Brochure Design
Producing professional brochures that convert prospects into clients. We focus on layout optimisation, persuasive content presentation, and visual storytelling. Our designs ensure technical accuracy for print while maintaining brand consistency across all marketing materials.
Logo Creation
Developing distinctive logos that encapsulate brand values. The process includes concept development, multiple design iterations, and final asset delivery. We ensure scalability across digital and print mediums while maintaining trademark compliance and industry relevance.
SEO Services
Implementing technical SEO strategies to improve organic visibility. Services cover on-page optimisation, competitor analysis, and content structuring. Our approach focuses on sustainable ranking improvements through Google-compliant practices tailored to local and national search audiences.
People
Jim Adams
Creative Director
Creative lead with nearly 30 years' experience in branding and print design. Specialises in translating client concepts into award-winning visual solutions. Known for exceptional client communication and expertise in property and wedding photography SEO.
Matt Parker
Technical Director
WordPress expert with 15+ years' experience in web development and digital marketing. Focuses on technical SEO and creating scalable website architectures. Recognised for simplifying complex processes while maintaining development best practices.
Questions
What web design services do you offer?
We specialise in WordPress websites, e-commerce solutions, and SEO-optimised designs with prices starting at £1,500. Our packages include content integration, mobile responsiveness, and basic training.
Do you provide graphic design services?
Yes, we offer logo design, brochure creation, advert production, and brand identity packages starting at £175. All designs include stock image licensing and multiple revision rounds.
Can I edit my website after launch?
All websites use WordPress with full admin access. We provide training sessions and documentation to enable content updates, though we offer ongoing support if preferred.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank transfers and BACS payments. Payment schedules are agreed in advance with options for staged payments on larger projects.
How long do projects typically take?
Websites take 4-6 weeks and brochures 2-4 weeks from brief confirmation, depending on client responsiveness and project complexity. Urgent timelines can often be accommodated.
Reviews (11)
Andrew O'Neill
Aug 10, 2022
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This was our first time using Designers Up North and they were Excellent.. Excellent in the design work, Excellent in the turn around time, Excellent in the Value. We are thoroughly happy with the work they have done and the end product, plus we will continue to use them moving forward.
Jade Maguire
Jun 15, 2022
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What can I say about Jim and Matt other than they literally got inside my head and knew exactly everything I wanted, absolute legends who have created pure magic and madness. Im calling these guys the digital wizards! Listen up, if you want an amazing creative business website, whacky, alternative and want designers who totally can give you what you need these are your guys!
Nick Jackson
Dec 08, 2021
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Jim and Matt were excellent - they took time to understand what we wanted and were very patient with requests for changes and refinements. They delivered a great output, which was exactly what we asked for. Thoroughly deserve 5 stars and would recommend to anyone looking for a web design and/or logo
Philippa Taylor
Sep 09, 2021
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From the outset Jim was incredibly proactive and professional. He did his utmost to find the best solution for my brief and the result is exceptional. I highly recommend Designers Up North!
Geraldine Marson
Jul 07, 2021
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Both Jim and Matt are absolutely delightful to work with and know exactly how to be creative and professional when doing their work. They've designed a wonderful website for the company I work for and we couldn't have done it without them. Would highly recommend.
Cassandra Lilly
Jan 10, 2019
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Designers Up North designed my website, which went live in December. I couldn't be happier with the design and functionality of the site. It's modern, fast and fits my branding perfectly.
Jim listened to my design ideas and my concerns about SEO and came up with a design that looks great and most importantly, hasn't had a negative impact on my SEO rankings. From past experience with web designers, I expected to go back and forth several times until we got it right, but Jim just understood what I wanted from the off.
I honestly expected having a new website to be a big hassle, but Designers Up North have made it easy. Jim and Matt are friendly, approachable people who are a pleasure to work with and have taken the time to answer my questions and concerns.
Jim listened to my design ideas and my concerns about SEO and came up with a design that looks great and most importantly, hasn't had a negative impact on my SEO rankings. From past experience with web designers, I expected to go back and forth several times until we got it right, but Jim just understood what I wanted from the off.
I honestly expected having a new website to be a big hassle, but Designers Up North have made it easy. Jim and Matt are friendly, approachable people who are a pleasure to work with and have taken the time to answer my questions and concerns.
Yuliya Andriyash
Jul 18, 2018
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Designers Up North have helped us to create our companys website. I couldnt be happier with the results of their work. The service and communication we received was superb throughout the whole process. They met all the dead-lines we set and what I appreciated the most was that they worked with us with a lot of enthusiasm and showed their creative and professional side by offering various suggestions and recommendations as we went along.
This helped us create a website that we are now proud of.
Jim and his team were very flexible and went an extra mile to accommodate all our last minute changes and requests. We certainly have had a great experience.
This helped us create a website that we are now proud of.
Jim and his team were very flexible and went an extra mile to accommodate all our last minute changes and requests. We certainly have had a great experience.
TPF Reports
Jul 18, 2018
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We contacted a dozen web design agencies but found DUN to be both one of the most cost efficient, but more importantly a web designer who instantly understood what we wanted to achieve and the look/feel and tone of our website. Jim is exceedingly approachable (and patient!), George one of the copy writers did an amazing job, and overall produced a new site for us that in truth grew slightly as we went along, but at no additional cost - a really refreshing company to do business with, who never make you feel as though anything is too much trouble. Great job guys, thank you very much.
Mark Hope
Jul 18, 2018
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Jim has undertaken a number of projects for BrightNewMe over the last couple of years, including logo design, stationery sets, banners, leaflets etc etc. He has a genuine flair and imagination, but manages to combine that with the professionalism a client wants in terms of service delivery. And he's a great guy as well. Thoroughly recommend.
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
Jul 18, 2018
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The broad portfolio of creative projects that Jim has delivered for Golden Eagle Luxury Trains in the form of product brochures, website design, e-mail campaign design and marketing collateral in general, has been exceptional and invaluable to our operation. A highly qualified and professional team, who continually provide an efficient, honest and reliable service. We could not recommend them highly enough.
Wayne Jackson
Jul 18, 2018
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Designers Up North have created for Protectus Healthcare Ltd our logo, stationery, website and are assisting us with our social media. From day one Jim Adams just got it. He was immediately on the same page to us and knew exactly the image we wanted to project. Working with Jim and his team has been a pleasure and nothing is ever too much trouble. We are delighted with all their work and have no hesitation in recommending Designers Up North.