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…

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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…

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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:

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   David Harding Devon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service for the past ten years ! I will be in touch soon to re design my logo with your professional ideas
  
 
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   Sham Whittaker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Chris Ford for nearly five years on the maintenance and upkeep of our website, a task to which he diligently committed himself designed. I can confidently say his work exceeded all expectations. From our very first conversation, Chris demonstrated a clear understanding of my goals and quickly translated notional ideas into clean, effective, and visually striking designs. Chris is highly skilled in website development and incredibly efficient and detail-oriented. His ability to balance creativity with practical communication needs makes him stand out in a crowded field. What impressed me most was his professionalism and responsiveness. He listened carefully, provided valuable insight at each stage, and revised work quickly and thoughtfully based on feedback. I always felt that my project was in capable hands. I highly recommend Chris Ford Graphic Design to any business or individual looking for high-quality, custom creative work. His talent, reliability, and collaborative approach make him a top-tier creative partner.
  
 
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   Ben Jones 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is an excellent designer and I have worked with him many times and will continue to in the future. I think as I’m a designer myself I can be a challenging client but Chris has always responded well to critique and been keen for feedback. Working for a company with an established brand can be difficult because you’re restricted to a specific style but Chris has always taken it in his stride and delivered. He’s very personable and easy to work with, I highly recommend him.
  
 
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   Tom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Chris for several years now, on a range of different projects. Most recently, he created a website for me. Exceptional quality, incredibly efficient and reasonable. Goes above and beyond and will certainly utilise Chris' services again. Thanks!
  
 
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   Ashley Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We use CFGD for all of our design work including two recent websites.   The quality of design and generation of ideas is top-notch. This has made a massive contribution in growing our business. I also recommend CFGD to my clients whenever I can.
  
 
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   Hollie Warren-Turner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Chris for a few years now, initially he supported me in designing a website for mindfulness, but I quickly began to rely on him for his extensive knowledge of all things branding, SEO, marketing, and engagement. Chris has been dedicated to supporting me through my counselling qualification offering ways to ensure my site and information is a true representation of who I am and what I offer. He has the patience of a saint dealing with my random quirky needs and 'i need this now' demands. Chris has always gone above and beyond and I am grateful to have his skillset to lean on. Thankyou Chris, here's to the next phase!!
  
 
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   Sarah Jobling 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve been working with Chris on our rebranding of The Shed cafe. He has done an excellent job of designing our website, logo and other marketing material. We would highly recommend him! Chris completely understood our vision, he is very easy to work with and very prompt with delivering ideas and the finished product!
  
 
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   Jonathan Iles 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris has done an excellent job of designing our website for our company Onestopfilms. . He made the process very easy with great design and easy interface for our clients. His attention to detail is exceptional and I would highly recommend chris for your graphical needs.
  
 
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   Neil Rolfe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Professional and talented graphic designer. Creative vision and attention to detail is exceptional