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Just Design has enormous experience across a 
wide variety of clients (consumer, b2b, services, 
public and private sector) and in graphic design, 
branding, illustration and web design.

Just Design design — we don't have account 
handlers, you speak to us. We like to work 
closely with our clients and have a fantastic 
network of skilled associates — see below…

Just Design is Gillian Marles and Adrian Barclay, 
      united by their passion for design, colour and 
           type. We care about what we do. It's not just 
              design for it's own sake, it's considered, it's 
               about solving problems.

               We deliver care and attention and because 
             we are small we offer excellent value for 
        money. We're not corporate and never will be.

Just Design has enormous experience across a wide variety of clients (consumer, b2b, services, public and private sector) and in graphic design, branding, illustration and web design. Just Design design — we don't have account handlers, you speak to us. We like to work closely with our clients and have a fantastic network of skilled associates — see below…

Just Design is Gillian Marles and Adrian Barclay, united by their passion for design, colour and type. We care about what we do. It's not just design for it's own sake, it's considered, it's about solving problems. We deliver care and attention and because we are small we offer excellent value for money. We're not corporate and never will be.

Who we are

Designer & owner

Gillian Marles

After years of experience working as a professional graphic designer, Gill's areas of expertise include branding, art direction, design – both off and online (she's been designing for the web since 2002), – and she's a bit geeky when it comes to typography! She also has a interior design diploma (grade: distinction). And she loves the colour green...

Designer, illustrator & owner

Adrian Barclay

Adrian has a flair for developing and communicating ideas and his considerable skills as an illustrator allow him the flexibility to give each project a fresh approach. In the last year, he has worked on illustration projects for publishers in New York and Berlin, and for the Japanese market. He is also an accomplished artist.

Some of the people we work with

We can't do everything! So we have a fantastic network of skilled associates including copywriters, marketeers, researchers, photographers, exhibition builders, web developers and an SEO genius…

Web development

Dan Bramall

Dan has over 10 years commercial experience as a web developer, a wealth of knowledge spanning all facets of web development from user interface design, information architecture, site development and content management.

SEO

Alistair Spark

Alistair has over 12 years experience providing diverse web solutions including: website development, ecommerce, search engine optimisation and information architecture.

UI & UX

Matt French

Despite studying graphic design at university Matthew believes his 'A level' in product design has been more useful when designing websites. In particular he likes the challenge of making each online experience a positive one.

Copywriting

Liz Davidson

Many of your potential customers read about you before getting in touch. As a copywriter, my job is to make sure that those written words engage, persuade and motivate them to take the next step. I have long experience in sales and have been writing copy since 2006.

Brand Strategy

Stewart Redpath

Stewart brings extensive client-side and agency experience. This combination puts him in a unique position, bridging the gap between strategic thinking and creative output.

Photography

Jesse Alexander

Jesse and Just Design have enjoyed many collaborations with over the years. Jesse enjoys working with different organisations and thrives on new challenges and opportunities, and loves helping people show off what they do best.

Exhibition Design

Martyn Sergeant

Just have worked with Martyn forever! He designs, builds, installs and project manages exhibition stands, heritage visitor centres and museum projects both in the UK and internationally.

Not just design

We never ever just design! 

We talk and listen. We are good listeners, we want to know everything about you and we aren’t afraid to ask difficult questions. We research. We check out the competition, scour the web, think, ponder, think some more. We get an idea. Sometimes it comes quickly but more often than not, it takes a bit of hair pulling, some time and lots of coffee before we get there!  We design. Carefully produced design that's both beautiful and useful and what our client needs. We deliver. Our clients come back year after year – we like to think we must be doing something right. Our success depends on their success. They are happy, we are happy…simple!