Brighton’s expert freelance graphic designer for all your design, branding, and digital projects.
Expertly designed creative, flexible schedules and a lean workflow at a more competitive price.
Do you need an experienced, trusted, creative graphic designer who you can rely on to deliver exceptional design for your brand across all your channels, media, and touch-points, both on-brand, on-time, and on-budget?
McQ Design’s graphic design services help you develop your brand, engage with audiences, and build trust.
With McQ Design you get:
Experience, expertise, and reliability
A wealth of experience
With over 25 years of experience crafting compelling designs for brand and digital experiences.
Expertise you can trust
With a proven track record and big agency expertise, I’ve helped brands big and small define their design strategy and visual language.
Creative you can rely on
A creative talent that you can rely on to deliver exceptional design that’s on-brand, on-time, and on-budget.
Quality creative across brand, digital and print
Brand development
Build your brand across all your media and touch-points with memorable and cohesive graphic design aligned with your goals.
Engaging web and digital
Professional website design and development, interactive resources and marketing materials, social media campaigns, motion graphics, animation and more.
Design for print
Branded printed resources, marketing materials, campaign assets, publications, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery and more.
Personal, versatile and cost-effective service
Personalised attention to every project
McQ Design offers direct, one-on-one communication, ensuring your vision is uniquely tailored to your brand.
Flexibility and agility
I can deliver creative solutions faster and adapt quickly to your needs with flexible schedules and a lean workflow.
Cost-effective solutions
McQ Design can provide high-quality, innovative designs at a more competitive price without the overhead of being a large agency.
Popular graphic design services include:
Branded Resources
Encompassing a variety of resources and marketing materials like brochures, reports, and more.
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Professionally designed resources and marketing materials help build brand awareness and engage audiences across digital and print. The focus lies in meticulous attention to layout, typography, and colour schemes to optimise communication. By harmonising these elements, the design not only captures attention but also effectively conveys the intended message. The thoughtful arrangement of content, selection of fonts, and strategic use of colours ensure impactful and memorable resources and marketing materials that resonate with the audience, fostering engagement and leaving a lasting impression.
Website Design
A well-designed website makes a good first impression and improves customers' brand experience.
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Crafting visually captivating and intuitive interfaces stands as a priority in website and application design. Emphasizing user-friendly layouts, the focus remains on delivering seamless interactions and navigations. Responsive design takes centre stage, guaranteeing an optimal and consistent user experience across diverse devices. By prioritizing responsive design principles, users enjoy fluid and adaptable interfaces, regardless of the device they access, ensuring an engaging and accessible experience that fosters user satisfaction and loyalty.
Branding and Identity
Brand and visual identity design forms the look and feel of your brand across all touchpoints.
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Establishing a unified visual identity relies on harmonizing colours, typography, and imagery cohesively. By meticulously crafting brand guidelines, consistency prevails across diverse communication platforms. These guidelines serve as a roadmap, guaranteeing uniformity in visual elements and messaging, and reinforcing the brand’s persona. Through deliberate choices in design elements and steadfast adherence to brand guidelines, a distinct and cohesive visual identity emerges, resonating with audiences and fortifying brand recognition across every interaction point.
Campaigns and Events
Design for campaigns and events enhances engagement, boosts brand visibility, and creates memorable experiences.
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Professional graphic design for campaigns, events, conferences, and exhibitions enhances communication, making key messages clear and engaging. It attracts attention and draws attendees, creating a memorable experience that reflects the event's brand and objectives. Well-designed materials, such as banners, brochures, and digital displays, foster professionalism and credibility, encouraging participation. Effective design also helps guide attendees through the space, ensuring they feel informed and connected to the event's purpose.
Books and Publications
Graphic design for books and publications enhances readability, attracts readers, and reinforces the author's message.
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Graphic design for books plays a crucial role in capturing readers' attention and conveying the essence of the content. A well-designed cover can attract potential readers, making it stand out in a crowded market. Interior design enhances readability and overall user experience, guiding the reader through the text with appropriate typography, layout, and imagery. Consistent design elements throughout the book create a cohesive look, reinforcing the author's brand. Additionally, thoughtful graphic design can evoke emotions and set the tone, drawing readers into the narrative. Ultimately, effective graphic design transforms a book into an inviting and engaging experience.
Illustration and Infographics
Illustrations and infographics enhance engagement, simplify complex info, and boost understanding.
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Well-designed infographics and illustrations simplify complex information, making it more accessible and engaging for audiences. They enhance understanding and retention by visually representing data, making it easier to grasp key concepts quickly. These visual tools can capture attention and spark interest, improving communication in marketing, education, and presentations. Additionally, effective infographics and illustrations can strengthen branding, as they convey a professional image and help distinguish a brand from competitors.
Presentation Design
Effective presentation design enhances clarity, engages audiences, and reinforces key messages visually.
More...
Well-designed presentations enhance a brand's image by effectively communicating ideas and engaging audiences. They create a professional appearance that builds credibility and trust. Visually appealing slides help maintain attention and facilitate understanding of complex information. A cohesive design reinforces brand identity, ensuring that the message aligns with the company's values. Ultimately, effective presentations can drive decisions, foster connections, and leave a lasting impression on clients and stakeholders.
Logo Design
A well-designed logo boosts brand recognition, conveys identity, and creates lasting customer connections.
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Creating distinctive and enduring logos that encapsulate a brand’s essence is pivotal. Focused on simplicity, versatility, and immediate recognition, these logos serve as visual ambassadors, leaving a lasting imprint on audiences. Emphasizing clean and uncomplicated designs ensures adaptability across various mediums while retaining a strong and memorable impact. The goal lies in crafting logos that transcend time, embodying the brand’s core values and identity in a visually compelling and instantly recognizable manner.
Brand Guidelines
Brand guidelines design defines the visual and stylistic rules for consistent brand identity.
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Good brand guidelines ensure consistency in visual identity across all platforms, fostering immediate recognition and trust among audiences. They provide clear direction for logo usage, colour schemes, typography, and imagery, which helps maintain a cohesive brand image. This consistency enhances marketing efforts and builds a strong brand presence. Additionally, comprehensive guidelines streamline the design process, making it easier for teams to deploy assets effectively while adhering to the brand's core values.
Template Design
Template design saves time, ensures consistency, and maintains quality in creative projects.
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Template design offers brands significant benefits by streamlining the creative process and ensuring visual consistency across marketing materials. By using templates, brands can maintain a cohesive look and feel, enhancing recognition and professionalism. This approach also saves time and resources, allowing teams to focus on content and strategy rather than starting from scratch. Ultimately, templates enable efficient collaboration and faster turnaround times, helping brands stay agile in a competitive market.
Motion Graphics
Engage viewers with dynamic visual content. Great for websites, explainer videos, social media and more.
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Motion graphics can enrich videos, presentations, online content and more. This dynamic addition amplifies storytelling and engagement, breathing life into visuals. By integrating movement, static graphics evolve into dynamic elements, fostering a more immersive and captivating experience for viewers. This approach elevates storytelling by adding depth and interest, ensuring that the content is visually appealing and actively engages audiences, leaving a lasting impression and bolstering overall engagement with the material.
Social Media Graphics
Effective social media graphic design boosts engagement, enhances branding, and attracts more followers.
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Crafting graphics tailored for diverse social media platforms involves optimising content for each channel. The focus centres on enhancing shareability and engagement through visually enticing designs. By tailoring graphic design to suit platform specifications and audience preferences, the content becomes more relatable and share-worthy. Prioritising visual appeal and user engagement in these designs ensures that the content resonates with the audience, encouraging interactions, shares, and increased visibility across social media platforms.
Branded Resources
Encompassing a variety of resources and marketing materials like brochures, reports, and more.
More...
Professionally designed resources and marketing materials help build brand awareness and engage audiences across digital and print. The focus lies in meticulous attention to layout, typography, and colour schemes to optimise communication. By harmonising these elements, the design not only captures attention but also effectively conveys the intended message. The thoughtful arrangement of content, selection of fonts, and strategic use of colours ensure impactful and memorable resources and marketing materials that resonate with the audience, fostering engagement and leaving a lasting impression.
Website Design
A well-designed website makes a good first impression and improves customers' brand experience.
More...
Crafting visually captivating and intuitive interfaces stands as a priority in website and application design. Emphasizing user-friendly layouts, the focus remains on delivering seamless interactions and navigations. Responsive design takes centre stage, guaranteeing an optimal and consistent user experience across diverse devices. By prioritizing responsive design principles, users enjoy fluid and adaptable interfaces, regardless of the device they access, ensuring an engaging and accessible experience that fosters user satisfaction and loyalty.
Branding and Identity
Brand and visual identity design forms the look and feel of your brand across all touchpoints.
More...
Establishing a unified visual identity relies on harmonizing colours, typography, and imagery cohesively. By meticulously crafting brand guidelines, consistency prevails across diverse communication platforms. These guidelines serve as a roadmap, guaranteeing uniformity in visual elements and messaging, and reinforcing the brand’s persona. Through deliberate choices in design elements and steadfast adherence to brand guidelines, a distinct and cohesive visual identity emerges, resonating with audiences and fortifying brand recognition across every interaction point.
Campaigns and Events
Design for campaigns and events enhances engagement, boosts brand visibility, and creates memorable experiences.
More...
Professional graphic design for campaigns, events, conferences, and exhibitions enhances communication, making key messages clear and engaging. It attracts attention and draws attendees, creating a memorable experience that reflects the event's brand and objectives. Well-designed materials, such as banners, brochures, and digital displays, foster professionalism and credibility, encouraging participation. Effective design also helps guide attendees through the space, ensuring they feel informed and connected to the event's purpose.
Books and Publications
Graphic design for books and publications enhances readability, attracts readers, and reinforces the author's message.
More...
Graphic design for books plays a crucial role in capturing readers' attention and conveying the essence of the content. A well-designed cover can attract potential readers, making it stand out in a crowded market. Interior design enhances readability and overall user experience, guiding the reader through the text with appropriate typography, layout, and imagery. Consistent design elements throughout the book create a cohesive look, reinforcing the author's brand. Additionally, thoughtful graphic design can evoke emotions and set the tone, drawing readers into the narrative. Ultimately, effective graphic design transforms a book into an inviting and engaging experience.
Illustration and Infographics
Illustrations and infographics enhance engagement, simplify complex info, and boost understanding.
More...
Well-designed infographics and illustrations simplify complex information, making it more accessible and engaging for audiences. They enhance understanding and retention by visually representing data, making it easier to grasp key concepts quickly. These visual tools can capture attention and spark interest, improving communication in marketing, education, and presentations. Additionally, effective infographics and illustrations can strengthen branding, as they convey a professional image and help distinguish a brand from competitors.
Presentation Design
Effective presentation design enhances clarity, engages audiences, and reinforces key messages visually.
More...
Well-designed presentations enhance a brand's image by effectively communicating ideas and engaging audiences. They create a professional appearance that builds credibility and trust. Visually appealing slides help maintain attention and facilitate understanding of complex information. A cohesive design reinforces brand identity, ensuring that the message aligns with the company's values. Ultimately, effective presentations can drive decisions, foster connections, and leave a lasting impression on clients and stakeholders.
Logo Design
A well-designed logo boosts brand recognition, conveys identity, and creates lasting customer connections.
More...
Creating distinctive and enduring logos that encapsulate a brand’s essence is pivotal. Focused on simplicity, versatility, and immediate recognition, these logos serve as visual ambassadors, leaving a lasting imprint on audiences. Emphasizing clean and uncomplicated designs ensures adaptability across various mediums while retaining a strong and memorable impact. The goal lies in crafting logos that transcend time, embodying the brand’s core values and identity in a visually compelling and instantly recognizable manner.
Brand Guidelines
Brand guidelines design defines the visual and stylistic rules for consistent brand identity.
More...
Good brand guidelines ensure consistency in visual identity across all platforms, fostering immediate recognition and trust among audiences. They provide clear direction for logo usage, colour schemes, typography, and imagery, which helps maintain a cohesive brand image. This consistency enhances marketing efforts and builds a strong brand presence. Additionally, comprehensive guidelines streamline the design process, making it easier for teams to deploy assets effectively while adhering to the brand's core values.
Template Design
Template design saves time, ensures consistency, and maintains quality in creative projects.
More...
Template design offers brands significant benefits by streamlining the creative process and ensuring visual consistency across marketing materials. By using templates, brands can maintain a cohesive look and feel, enhancing recognition and professionalism. This approach also saves time and resources, allowing teams to focus on content and strategy rather than starting from scratch. Ultimately, templates enable efficient collaboration and faster turnaround times, helping brands stay agile in a competitive market.
Motion Graphics
Engage viewers with dynamic visual content. Great for websites, explainer videos, social media and more.
More...
Motion graphics can enrich videos, presentations, online content and more. This dynamic addition amplifies storytelling and engagement, breathing life into visuals. By integrating movement, static graphics evolve into dynamic elements, fostering a more immersive and captivating experience for viewers. This approach elevates storytelling by adding depth and interest, ensuring that the content is visually appealing and actively engages audiences, leaving a lasting impression and bolstering overall engagement with the material.
Social Media Graphics
Effective social media graphic design boosts engagement, enhances branding, and attracts more followers.
More...
Crafting graphics tailored for diverse social media platforms involves optimising content for each channel. The focus centres on enhancing shareability and engagement through visually enticing designs. By tailoring graphic design to suit platform specifications and audience preferences, the content becomes more relatable and share-worthy. Prioritising visual appeal and user engagement in these designs ensures that the content resonates with the audience, encouraging interactions, shares, and increased visibility across social media platforms.
Leverage the power of professional graphic design to enhance brand presence, communicate effectively, and engage with your audience.
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What my clients say
An enormously talented and versatile graphic designer whose designs are as intelligent as they are beautiful.
Great ideas, beautifully crafted design, and a cohesive visual language have brought our brand, products and website to life.
Dan captures our brand vision, and develops creative concepts that translate into user-friendly and easy-to-absorb resources. An incredible talent.
For all your Design, Brand & Digital projects.
McQ Design & me
I’m Dan, a Brighton-based graphic designer with over 25 years of experience crafting compelling designs for brand and digital experiences. Through analysis and exploration, I use design, strategy and creativity to transform and evolve existing brands and to build and nurture new ones.