Dawn Creative

Managing Director

WHAT I DO:
Lead the agency to make sure we talk to our clients about their brand first so that we're in a position to help them develop it OR work with them to make sure it stays true to itself. We help our clients position themselves effectively and truly live their brand values to attract the right audience and sell at the right price.

HOW I DO IT:
I work with owners, directors and marketing teams to develop their brand OR manage it. We work with them on their Brand Core; looking at Brand Purpose, Brand Values, Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture and Brand Identity to make sure all parts are a true reflection of themselves. We use our unique 18º Process to develop this which is tried and tested and has glowing reviews.

THE DIFFERENCE:
Setting a brand up properly or evolving it to make sure it's correct is critical to the success of a business. In a competitive world, brands need to stand for something more than ever before and ensure (at all costs) they stay true to themselves. Being consistent and delivering on your overall promise to people reaps big rewards.

Brand Strategy Consultant | Brand Identity | Helping Businesses Outshine Their Competition

Vibe Limited

WHAT WE DID:
• Brand Development
• Brand Strategy
• Website Design & Development
• Mobile & App Development
• Bespoke Software Development
• Brochure Design
• Exhibition Design
• Email Marketing
• PR
• SEO
• Social Media

WHO WE DID IT FOR:
We worked with global brands, national brands and some start-ups to develop and manage their brand, developing creative, engaging campaigns and designing and building innovative, robust websites to ultimately attract the right audience and acquire new customers / clients. 

I managed and art directed all our creative output and looked after brands from the likes of Bentley Motors, Adidas and Swiis Foster Care to name a few.

Brand Strategy Consultant | Brand Identity Expert | Website Design & Development 

The Leapfrog Group

Leading the creative for the promotions agency I often got involved in creating new brands for the company and new products brands too. I worked with both global and national brands on a daily basis looking after the account for Johnsons Dry Cleaners and producing creative campaigns and on pack promotions for brands such as Sainsbury's, ASDA, MBNA, Barclays and Thomas Cook.

Brand Development Specialist | Promotional Incentive Campaigns | Point Of Sale

Origin Creative

I started my career at Origin where I was able to be involved in extremely varied projects from brand identity creation and targeted campaigns to brochure work and one off creative projects.

I developed my skills over the 5 years I was there and was able to work with a number of different clients from SME to Blue Chip.

Graphic Designer | Brand Identity Design

Helping Businesses To Develop Their Brand, Position Themselves Effectively Online + Offline + Attract The Right Customers.

I’m Dave, MD of Dawn - a brand, digital and motion agency based in Manchester.
I set up the agency to rid the world of bad design and poor communication, and that's what we aim to do every single day.
 
I've always stood by the belief that a brand should be rooted in its values, not fleeting trends – a perspective not shared by everyone.

With 26 years in the industry, 20 as a business owner, I've learned what it truly takes to create an incredible brand. It’s not just the set of clothes you wear, but the way you work, the way you speak to your audience, and having a real purpose behind what you do every day. Every decision should stem from those values, and we’re here to help you craft a brand and identity that is true to them, making you stand out from the crowd, and outshine everybody. 

 
Who We Are:
At Dawn, we're not just a creative agency; we're storytellers. Specialising in brand, digital, and motion, we collaborate closely with businesses and marketing teams to craft and nurture authentic brands that resonate with their audience.

 
Our Specialties:
Brand Consultancy, Brand Strategy, Website Design and Development, Animation, Brand Architecture, Corporate Identity, Creative Concept Development, Targeted Campaigns (Online and offline).


Our Clients:
 From industry giants like Adidas and Global businesses such as Dunphy, to local heroes like Life Leisure, our diverse client base shows how truly adaptable we are. Over 80% of our revenue comes from repeat business, a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional results, and managing brands over many years.


Fancy a free brand review? More than happy to help. Just drop me a message.

10 years to the day (well, close to this day) Oli Furze started his journey into the design industry. A latecomer to the party, but well worth waiting for!

I’ve had the pleasure of watching him grow, both as a designer and as a person, while helping take the agency to new heights and pushing the quality of our work beyond what I could have achieved alone.

His dedication to quality has made a huge difference to the agency and to many of our clients. He’s not just a designer or a creative; he’s intelligent, curious, and deeply thoughtful in his approach.

His research and insight shine through in every project, from brand strategy and digital design to motion graphics that are brand-led, not just for show.

Ten years with one company is an incredible commitment in modern times when so many chase greener grass.

This video is raw and off the cuff, but it’s my small way of expressing how grateful I am for everything he’s done over the past decade.

It’s just a shame the lighting makes my hairline disappear, though truth be told, it’s heading that way anyway. Nearly 30 years in this industry will do that to you!

Thanks for everything.

#Designer #Creative #Bright #Genuine #Honest #Hardworking #Dedicated #Disciplined #Committed

David O'Hearns

Founder + MD at Dawn | Brand Performance Expert | Helping Ambitious Businesses Become Unforgettable Brands

Great to bump into Gary Robinson at the Everton Football Club stadium 10K this morning.

It’s an amazing sight, just need to get a ticket to go inside next.

Amazing how something big like this brings new business opportunities to the area with new, quirky bars, and food places to prosper.

Even the football inside is looking better than ages.

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Don't just look different. Move and sound different.

Take your chance to outshine your competition with brand-based decisions on how you move and make a sound. This should not be an afterthought.

Movement and sound are as important as colour, type, tone of voice, graphics, and photography. If you are not considering this as part of your overall Brand Identity, then you're playing at it, and it's time to step up.

Brands that use motion and sound are 67% more likely to be remembered by consumers compared to those that rely on static visuals alone. (Source: Nielsen & IPSOS sensory branding research)

To make great decisions on this, you need to have a strategy. You need to know what makes you move and how you want to be heard.

#MotionFirst #ModernBrand #BrandIdentity #DigitalBrand #StandOut

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