David Sedgwick
Designer, Founder
In their own words
It is about the people, experiences, memories and moments that make a place meaningful. The things people make, the things they do and the things they share.
It's confident without being corporate. Crafted without feeling precious and proudly northern without resorting to cliché.
It creates a brand that isn't finished on launch day. It's designed to be made by the people who use the square.
The square has always been somewhere things are made. Now it can be a place where new stories are made too.
The shift starts with how you frame and talk about your work, not just how you make it.
You begin to move from 'I make things that look good' to 'I solve problems through design and thinking'.
I put an amount into a private pension monthly... It's a win-win situation.
I need to focus more on getting the balance right between work and play.
Success isn't about size or money but feeling proud of what you've built.
Success isn't about flashy marketing or expansion but about the joy of creating impactful, honest work with people he admires and respects.
Articles & interviews
- Teddy Blanks reveals film title design behind Barbie and Werwulf
StudioDBD created an evolving identity for Ashton Square, a former car park on Ashton-in-Makerfield's historic market site that is being regenerated into a public square. Developed for Wigan Council, the Made in Makerfield platform uses bespoke mechanical-inspired type, warm colours, photography and ribbon motifs to let local businesses, groups and residents continually add to the brand.
- Wenjia Wang Creates Beautiful Worlds Laced With Unease
A Creative Boom Dear Boom advice feature addresses designers concerned that AI is making production and execution cheaper. Contributors argue that designers should articulate and charge for strategic judgment, cultural awareness, problem definition and direction, while continuing to develop craft through experimentation, mentorship and hands-on creative experiences.
- I love freelancing, but what about my pension?