Dave Sedgwick
Designer, Founder
In their own words
Just get on with it. It's a case of just doing it and not overthinking it.
Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Manchester is home, it's where I live and work, but I've felt drawn to Barcelona for years.
It felt like the right moment to return to Barcelona – this time to take Manchester's creativity there and show what we're capable of.
Emerging talent is the future, but I also wanted to highlight where that journey can lead.
For me, it always comes back to people. Especially now, when everything's speeding up and becoming more digital, human connection feels more important than ever.
Articles & interviews
- StudioDBD's Dave Sedgwick on why an idea that lost him thousands was the best thing he ever did
Creative Boom interviews Dave Sedgwick, founder of StudioDBD, about his long-running passion project BCNMCR, which began as a self-funded exhibition connecting Manchester and Barcelona design scenes. Despite early financial losses, the project ultimately led to major commissions from Marketing Manchester and MIDAS. Sedgwick reflects on persistence, creative risk-taking, and the long-term value of personal projects.
- "MCRBCN Unites Manchester and Barcelona's Creative Talents at La Mercè Festival"
Creative Boom reports on MCRBCN, a design exhibition curated by Manchester designer Dave Sedgwick as part of Barcelona’s La Mercè Festival 2025. The show celebrates creative exchange between Manchester and Barcelona through collaborative artworks and large-scale banners by established studios. It marks a decade-long cultural relationship and highlights the shared creative spirit of both cities.