CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF BRAND & WEBSITE DESIGN • 2011 - 2026 •  

THE AFFORDABLE BRANDING SOLUTION

TAUNTON • SOMERSET • SOUTH WEST • UK

T: 01823 331743 | M: 07984 495204 | E: info@cfgd.uk

BRANDING, WEBSITES & GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR BUSINESSES, PRACTITIONERS, PERSONALITIES & PRODUCTS

Branding, Web Design & Graphic Design with Heart, Purpose & Strategy

My mission is to discover the essence of your offering and bring it to life online and in print, with a personality that resonates with your target market and differentiates you from your competitors–with style…

I am a valued and experienced communicator and collaborator with boundless creativity and enthusiasm that will raise the standard of your customer facing assets, helping you to increase your value.

With 15 years experience working on local, national and global projects, CFGD offer agency-level results at a fraction of the cost.

Let me help you communicate your brand effectively with genuine personality, to make a lasting impact.

Annual reports & white papers • Banner ads • Book & magazine layout • Branding & identity design • Brand consultancy • Brochure & flyer design • Business cards & stationery design • Catalogue design • Digital & print advertising • Environmental graphics • Freelance support • Illustration • Infographic design • Label design • Logo design • Menu design • Packaging design • Poster design • Social media graphics • Tradeshow & exhibition materials • Website design • Website graphics & icons

Brand Design

Website Design

Logo Design

Infographics

Brochure Design

Marketing & Comms

I specialise in the essential stuff…

Page one of Google

Websites built to be found, structured properly and developed with search performance in mind.

Hand-crafted, vibrant brand identities

Distinctive branding with personality, character and enough visual impact to make people remember you.

Content that connects with humans, not bots

Clear, engaging copy that sounds like a real business talking to real people, while still giving search engines what they need.

With 15 years in business and experience working with clients across the UK and internationally, I bring together branding, websites, graphic design, content, print and digital to create work that looks distinctive and performs commercially.

I work with businesses of all shapes and sizes, from food, tourism, artisans and trades to musicians, actors, TV and film. Whether you need a complete new identity, a high-performing website, campaign graphics, print, stationery or ongoing creative support, everything is considered as part of the bigger picture.

I also use AI-accelerated processes where they genuinely improve the workflow, helping speed up research, content development and production so you get more value from your budget without compromising the creative thinking or quality of the finished work.

The result is joined-up creative support from one experienced person who understands how your brand, content, website and marketing need to work together.

Here is a selection of recent web projects from the last few months. I’m now taking limited bookings from Autumn 2026 onwards, please get in touch with details of your project, I look forward to working with you…
Tim-Maddams-Scotland-Private-Chef-Website_1280Taunton-Heating-and-Air-Conditioning-Website_1280Dublin-Tattoo-Convention-Website_1280Pilates-Unlimited-Website_1280Patrick-Kealey-Website_1280The-Martlet-Inn-Website_1280Grounded-Environmental-Website_1280Renee-Harcourt-Website_1280TTWFC-Website_1280
Tim-Maddams-Scotland-Private-Chef-Website_1280Taunton-Heating-and-Air-Conditioning-Website_1280Dublin-Tattoo-Convention-Website_1280Pilates-Unlimited-Website_1280Patrick-Kealey-Website_1280The-Martlet-Inn-Website_1280Grounded-Environmental-Website_1280Renee-Harcourt-Website_1280TTWFC-Website_1280

CFGD provides creative solutions for every stage and every scale: supporting small businesses, startups, and visionaries locally, nationally & globally…

It doesn’t matter if I’m working on a local small business logo or a global marketing campaign, I approach all of my projects with the same level of integrity and professionalism.

Even if your project is small you can rest assured that you will be investing in a premium creative service, delivered by an experienced independent multidisciplinary creative.

Based in Taunton, Somerset, I work with local, national, and global clients as an independent agency, freelancer, and occasional collaborator with larger agencies.

I mainly work with small businesses, startups, artists, practitioners, artisans & entrepreneurs; helping in all stages of their journey.

Whatever the role, my goal remains the same: to create design solutions that are impactful, memorable, and tailored to your brand.

Project types include:

  • Brand Identity Design

  • Website Design

  • Logo Design

  • Infographic Design

  • Brochure & Catalogue Design

  • Marketing Material Design

  • Creative Consultation

  • Marketing Strategy

  • Banners & Exhibition Assets

  • Freelance Design & Artworking

  • White Papers & Data Sheets

  • SEO-Focused Content Creation

  • Google MyBusiness set up

  • Social Media Graphics

  • Poster & Flyer Design

  • Onsite Artwork Support

"Chris has the rare combination of a great graphic design sense and an abundance of brilliant creative ideas."

He has good communication skills, is easy to work with and was very good at translating our ideas into clear, workable concepts. Chris has the rare combination of a great graphic design sense and an abundance of brilliant creative ideas.

Jonny & Nicky,
The Victorian Portrait Company, Lynmouth, Devon

"Working with Chris was a real pleasure…"

Working with Chris was a real pleasure. He quickly grasped the objective and was able to create the perfect twist to my brief. Excellent graphic designer, extremely professional with just the right amount of rock n’ roll mixed in.

Tamsin Cook,
Rue Des Bleus, Brussels, Belgium

"…no-nonsense creative advice and excellent ROI."

Chris has been indispensable in developing and extending our brand: online, in onsite signage and menu design, social media campaigns, newsprint advertising and more. CFGD is a valuable asset to any business with ambition, offering friendly, no-nonsense creative advice and excellent ROI.

David Orton,
Owner, The Hunters Inn Exmoor (2006 – 2018)

"100% Customer Satisfaction…"

Chris provided an excellent service – accessible, responsive, professional and friendly. I had a concept for a logo and he created it even better than I could have imagined. It is also worth noting that he gave me a good steer when I started drifting too far away from my initial idea. 100% Customer Satisfaction.

James Baker,
Cannon Wrestling, Taunton, Somerset

Clients include:

Annual reports & white papers • Banner ads • Book & magazine layout • Branding & identity design • Brand consultancy • Brochure & flyer design • Business cards & stationery design • Catalogue design • Digital & print advertising • Environmental graphics • Freelance support • Illustration • Infographic design • Label design • Logo design • Menu design • Packaging design • Poster design • Social media graphics • Tradeshow & exhibition materials • Website design • Website graphics & icons

Chris Ford

CONTACT

I work from a quiet and uninterrupted garden studio in the West Country, a perfect place to concentrate and create.

If I’m unable to pick up the phone, please leave a message or e-mail and I will get back to you within 1 working day.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch; I look forward to hearing about your project, and hopefully working with you soon.

call:

01823 331743

e-mail:

info@cfgd.uk