Hi. I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Bristol & the South West. With over 15 years experience, my creativity is grounded in simple, effective and honest design principles.
Nurturing a relationship of ease and understanding with clients, we collaborate together to create thoughtful and effective designs that bring ideas and projects to life.
I specialise in branding, print & website design and illustration. Alongside this I also offer design mentorship for creatives, and brand guidance for clients – see below for more information.
If you’d like to chat about working together, please email me.
When not working, I’m usually found seeking inspiration outdoors in nature and by the coast. Follow my work and adventures at: @dani.mayes
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I like to collaborate with independent and environmentally, socially conscious clients that take a similar holistic approach in their work.
I am part of a local network of independent creatives including photographers, illustrators, designers, artists and printers that I also often use and recommend to my clients if needed.
To see my design process take a look at this branding case study. -
I am able to work with all stages of the design process – across both print and digital platforms.
From initial concepts and brainstorming; branding, application and communication; through to art direction, illustration and website design – I can support and deliver what ever the project calls for. -
I work with a variety of budgets and am always open to offer advice and support on what is possible – giving price options for flexibility, ease and transparency.
Contact me with your project or idea details and we can find what fits.
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I offer support to design creatives who would like some guidance and accountability in their practice, or have some specific questions or issues they need to chat through.
Sessions are informal and built to fit your needs. They are offered as a one-off or on a monthly basis, and can happen online, on the phone, or in person if local.
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If you already have an existing brand, or are doing the design yourself, and want some supportive feedback and advice, I offer one-off review sessions where we take a look at your branding or designs and make simple suggestions that can improve the effectiveness and aesthetic.
Please get in touch via email for more information.
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“I wanted to work with Dani as she is an advocate of small, independent-led businesses, and I knew she would put her creative heart and soul into the work. She has a network of independent creatives that she uses, and I loved the idea of supporting more small enterprises through the process.”
Rowan Tree Bakery
“I am so pleased (and relieved!) to be able to call on Dani for all the things that I struggle with; I couldn't even begin to do what she does so effortlessly. If I ask her to work on something, I have no doubt she will honour the visions I have for my business – and bring her own design wisdom to the project.”
MAMA Coaching
“Working with Dani has been such a breath of fresh air! From the off she really listened to who we were and what we needed – and then had the patience, imagination and skill to convert this complicated brief into something striking and contemporary… and far greater than we could have hoped for!"