Creative direction with clarity, purpose and punch.

Black and white portrait of Senior Designer and Creative Director Chris Cheshire, sitting at a table with his arms crossed, smiling softly, in a well-lit room.

I’m Chris, a designer, creative director and brand strategist based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. With 20 years of expertise building award-winning identities and creative campaigns for businesses here in the UK and overseas, I craft brands and experiences that provoke response, inspire action, and connect with people.

My approach is rooted in balance: strategy meets design, clarity meets character, ambition meets execution. Whether it’s a full-scale rebrand, a visual identity, a site-specific campaign or a piece of motion content, I bring a thoughtful process and an eye for the details that matter.

Across my career, I’ve worked with start-ups, schools, city developers, universities, corporates, big name commercial brands and cultural institutions — at every stage of growth. What unites them is ambition, and a shared desire to get things right. I work closely with clients to define what success looks like, then build something that delivers against it.

What sets me apart is my ability to quickly understand the nuances of personal taste and brand need — translating instinct and opinion into clean, purposeful design. I’m calm under pressure, commercially minded, and confident working across disciplines to bring consistency and clarity to every touchpoint.

If you're looking for a creative partner who can bring sharp thinking, smart design and a wealth of experience to your next project — we should talk.

My Values

Clarity Over Clutter.

I believe the best design solves problems with simplicity. Every creative decision is rooted in purpose — led by strategy, not style for style’s sake.

Collaboration Without Ego.

Design is a partnership. I work with clients to shape solutions that feel right — translating feedback and business needs into creative that connects.

Detail Drives Impact.

From typography to tone of voice, the details matter. I bring care and consistency to every touchpoint — because craft earns trust.

Creativity That Moves.

Design should do more than look good. It should provoke response and push people toward action — whether through motion, message, or brand presence.

Built for the Real World.

I create work that isn’t just polished — it’s practical. I balance ambition with function, ensuring the work delivers where it needs to: in real, everyday use.