If you are looking for fresh new ideas with an innovative and really thoughtful approach to graphic design, contact us today to see how we can help
Who we are...
From our studio based in Chelmsford, Essex, all communication from initial project briefing right through to delivering the completed artwork is overseen by Dan himself to ensure continuity and the highest standard of personal service.
Dan Summers...
Founder and Lead Designer
DSD’s founder, Dan Summers, is an independent graphic design professional. After five years of developing his diverse skill set with several design agencies, Dan decided to set up his own agency and DSD was formed in 2009. Even with over twenty years experience, it’s still a case of who you see is who you actually get!
DSD provides a bespoke design service to all clients, from small start-ups to well-established businesses. Dan creates strong brands that will get your organisation noticed and your marketing messages communicated. He treats all clients fairly and believes they should be able to benefit from well-designed artwork and marketing support materials without paying excessively high fees. Unlike many online design services, Dan’s creative output for his clients is well and truly made-to-measure!
Dan is as happy designing for estate agents, insurance brokers and natural therapies as he is designing for motorsport, leisure & entertainment and social media. With this breadth of design experience, Dan often brings the intangible to life and hence his ability to visualise clients’ ideas and concepts and turn them into real and desirable images and brands.
Sienna Hunt...
Junior Graphic Designer
Sienna is DSD's first ever junior designer, working on a part-time basis at the studio whilst she completes her studies at Chelmsford College.
Following a successful work placement with DSD in February 2025 it was clear that Sienna had a real talent for design and equally important, a fantastic work ethic, something that's so important when working with multiple clients.
Her early design portfolio covers a wide variety of sectors from illustration to fashion design, and album covers to packaging; with a new found passion for logo design and branding which was heightened by her work placement project which she excelled at. Consisting of every stage of a typical branding project, including sketching, digital construction, asset application, client presentation, final artwork production and brand guidelines, she has a great understanding of the full creative process.
With a level of enthusiasm unmatched, Sienna is a welcome addition to the DSD Studio team.
Where we are…
Studio-based graphic design services
Based in Chelmsford, awarded City status in 2012 and county town of Essex, DSD is perfectly located for clients to visit to discuss new projects, work on existing items or just pop in for a catch-up over a coffee in the fascinating surroundings of our creative design studio. DSD is within a stone’s throw of the iconic Essex County Cricket Ground with its lofty presence piercing the local skyline.
The current space is the third in the firm’s history and benefits from a City-centre location on the town side of New London Road within easy walking distance of the main car parks and Chelmsford’s vibrant shopping thoroughfares and diverse choice of eateries! With an eclectic mix of retro design items and a Manhattan-inspired feature wall, the studio is an extension of Dan’s personality and a truly inspiring space for visitors to take in and enjoy!
Clients are actively encouraged to visit, with face-to-face interaction being hugely beneficial when it comes to defining the brief for a project, as well as being an environment that provides stimulation for fresh ideas and serious fun!
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