Design.
Promotion.
Place.
Candid Creative Studio is a Penarth-based graphic design practice working across brand, print and digital. Closely involved in publishing and place-based projects, this gives a practical understanding of how organisations communicate with their audiences and the communities they serve.
Design doesn’t exist in isolation — it lives in promotion and place, and works best when it understands both. This mix informs how Candid Creative Studio approaches every project, grounding creative work in real audiences, real environments and real outcomes.
Design. Promotion. Place.
Candid's work brings together design, promotion and place — thoughtful creative work that helps companies and organisations communicate clearly and connect with the communities they serve.
Design
... shapes how your business and ideas look.
Clear, considered visual work across brand, print and digital.
Promotion
... determines the campaign and how the creative design is shared.
Partnering up with View Publishing, campaigns that extend your reach through hyper-local print, online and social media channels.
Place
... ensures the message lands with the right people.
Understanding audiences, context and the language that resonates locally with customers.
What people are saying
I work closely with clients to deliver thoughtful design and a reliable, collaborative process. Feedback consistently reflects clarity, responsiveness and an understanding of both the brief and the bigger picture.
Working with John was great and his enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter was clear from the outset. He was always happy to take on board opinions and found a way of combining those differing opinions into a piece of art that was welcomed by all. I would be very happy to commission Candid Creative in the future and would have no reservation in recommending them to others.
I can’t recommend Candid Creative Studio highly enough! John has created yet another fabulous website for my ever-evolving businesses. His flair, creativity, attention to detail, professionalism, reliability, unending patience and lovely manner make him an absolute pleasure to work with. I am absolutely delighted with the finished product and extremely grateful and appreciative of all that he has done. Thank you!
I’ve recently started a new business during the pandemic, and we knew we needed strong branding to catch attention, especially considering how much of our business would need to be conducted online for the time being. John was incredibly helpful and helped us achieve a bold, unique look for our brand that we’re absolutely in love with! He worked with all 5 of our directors until we were happy, which was no small feat. Our logo and our branding have versatility and recognisability, which are going to serve us for a long time to come. Thank you, John and the whole Candid Creative Studio team!
Portfolio highlights
Clear, considered visual work across brand, print and digital.
