Dowie is a practical and friendly design group, offering expertise in creativity, quality design and refined typography. We pride ourselves on being easy to work with (see 'ratings').
getting into the machine
Our aim is to understand what makes your organisation tick - identifying your brand features (the bits that set you apart in the marketplace), then developing relevant marketing messages. We'll look at your corporate name, how its perceived and maybe recommend development/evolution. We'll then advise how to convey the agreed brand elements through a strategic and creative marketing comms. plan.
It is usual for us to design, write copy (providing translations if necessary), source and direct photography, arrange (or execute) illustration and take responsibility for printing and delivery when required. We're a complete one-stop-shop, from brief to delivery, whether for brochure, newsletter, stationery, website, ID roll out, advertisement, exhibition stand or other.
fresh thinking
Whatever your sector, our skill is generating ideas and approaches to distinguish you from your competitors. Perhaps you'll brief us on designing an exhibition space and along the way we'll explore sponsorship and related promotional activities. Maybe you think you need a new brand identity but in fact it's your product name that is not working. Whatever recommendations we make, they'll be grounded, relevant, well-considered and - most of all - open for discussion.
design and creativity
With a wealth of experience, we prefer to let our work do the talking . . .
typography
An often under-estimated element of design, whether annual reports or hard-working promotional leaflets: clean, clear and uncluttered layout and typography, which is easy on the eye, conveys a respect-worthy and professional standard.
in-house
All concept and design work is produced in-house. Our areas of specialisation are:
Branding: concepts, development, refinement
Corporate ID: logo research and design, full implementation, guidelines as required
Print and digital: annual reports, brochures, catalogues, prospectuses, leaflets, newsletters, advertisements
Website: design, production, cms delivery and training, ongoing development, online advertising
Market analysis: from initial research to presentation and recommendation
Exhibition material: stands, panels and all supporting material
Livery: vehicle, clothing, signage
Concept work: fresh thinking and imagination.
