We have been operating for over 25 years delivering high quality graphic design solutions for web, logos, print and exhibitions in South Wales.When we started in the depth of the financial recession of 1992 we were still using Letraset dry transfer lettering, bromides and hot wax. Visuals were produced with magic markers and repro-houses were needed to make final films and chromalins before the printing process could even begin.
Today all those expensive processes have been replaced with digital technology (originally in 1992 with a second hand Macintosh IIci and now today running a suite of several powerful computers including a Mac Pro, and a new 27 inch iMac with 32 GB of memory. These are all linked to the Adobe Creative Cloud giving us access to the latest Adobe applications and the entire Typekit font library.
This means that for the end user the cost of full colour printing has plummeted. The glossy colour brochures that were once only affordable by large corporations are now well within the reach of the smallest start-up firm. And digital printing presses now mean even short runs of 20 to 50 impressions are easily affordable.
But the biggest change we have seen is, of course, the internet. When we started very few, if any, local companies had a website. Now a company without a web presence is almost unheard of. We were one of the first companies to embrace the internet and we continue to help our clients promote themselves online with websites, social media and email marketing.
So enough about us – what about you?
Do you need a logo and a website to launch your new venture? Do you need an email marketing campaign to increase your sales? Do you need someone to design and print a large publication like an annual report or catalogue or to devise a cunningly clever advertising campaign? Do you want to stand out from the crowd at an exhibition or trade show?
We can help you with all these things and more. But don’t take our word for it – read some of the testimonials we have received from our clients over the years or take a look through our portfolio.
We look forward to working with you.
Served areas
- UK
Highlights and features
- Logo Design, Web Design, Large Format, Print
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Services
Web Design
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If you are looking for the cheapest website design company in South Wales then, I’m sorry, you’ve come to the wrong place. There are many web design companies in South Wales offering cheap websites, but these days with more and more organisations going online, you need a well designed website to stand out from the crowd and make a good impression.
And that first impression is very important – when someone visits your website they will make their decision whether to stay or leave within the first 10 seconds. The probability of them clicking away from your website is very high because people are extremely skeptical. They have encountered many slow-to-load and badly written web pages in the past and do not want to waste any more of their time.
Our aim therefore is to produce a website for you:
that will be easily found on Google
that when someone visits it they are impressed enough to stay on that site and find out more
that will convince visitors of the desirability of your product or service
that will convert potential customers into loyal clients
So whether you want to inform, entertain or to sell your products or services online, we can help you. Call us today for more information in plain English – we promise not to baffle you with any technical jargon
Brands, Trade Marks & Corporate Identity
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A brand is so much more than just a logo. Your brand encapsulates the entire personality of your organisation and communicates it to the outside world – your customers, your potential customers and even your own personnel. It is important that it accurately reflects your values, aspirations, tone of voice, ethics and standards. Whether you are launching a new business, or rebranding your business, it is essential that your development plan includes branding and identity. An investment into branding and identity contributes to better customer recognition, more sales and increased profitability.
Printing
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You may have a fantastic looking website but what about your dealings with people in the real world? What about that first face to face meeting when you hand someone your business card, or that introductory letter to a potential new customer? Ink on paper remains one of the most immediate and powerful of mediums. If you are looking for fantastic deals on printing – without compromising quality, then you need to talk to us.
People
Jonathan Hurley
Owner
Jonathan Hurley Design is, as the name suggests, run by me – Jonathan Hurley. As you can see from my CV below, I’m no spring chicken. I was born in 1958 when a graphic designer was called a commercial artist and a font was what you got christened in!
1992-PRESENT
Jonathan Hurley Design – Porthcawl
Proprietor.
1987-1991
Dakota Design – Swansea
Creative director. Catalogues, sales literature print media and PR.
1985-1987
Sai Design – Bridgend
Studio manager. Corporate identity, promotional literature, packaging, advertising.
1983-1985
Detheridge – Cardiff
Pasteup artist / studio manager. Free newspapers, trade journals, annual reports.
1978-1979
Fords Creative – Bristol
Junior point-of-sale designer, worked on a number of blue chip accounts.
1992-PRESENT
Jonathan Hurley Design – Porthcawl
Proprietor.
1987-1991
Dakota Design – Swansea
Creative director. Catalogues, sales literature print media and PR.
1985-1987
Sai Design – Bridgend
Studio manager. Corporate identity, promotional literature, packaging, advertising.
1983-1985
Detheridge – Cardiff
Pasteup artist / studio manager. Free newspapers, trade journals, annual reports.
1978-1979
Fords Creative – Bristol
Junior point-of-sale designer, worked on a number of blue chip accounts.
Reviews (17)
Jason Richards
Nov 08, 2021
David Thomson
Oct 25, 2021
Have had our Website Balmoral Motorhomes.co. Uk redesigned by Jon a couple of years ago, its still performing very well. Have had complements from our customers regarding its ease of navigation. Jon has always dealt with any questions or queries we have had very quickly. Have recommended Hurley Design on numerous occasions and will continue to do so.
Andrew Wright
Oct 23, 2021
Having dealt with Jonathan now for over 5 years I can say he has always been very helpful, responsive and has managed our company website very satisfactorily. Jon came up with a great design for our site and it has always worked with no issues which is very important for customers using it. I have absolutely no complaints and would recommend Jon without any hesitation.
Vanzone Uk Vanzone
Oct 18, 2021
Kate Windsor
Oct 15, 2021
Jon was extremely patient with me in creating my perfect website. Im not the best with computers but he has helped me and given me confidence every step of the way, I couldn't ask for a better web designer. Anything I felt that wasn't quiet right, Jon tweaked until I was happy. His customer service, patience, response time and over all demeanour is second to none. Thanks again Jon
Robert Yorwerth
Oct 12, 2021
Nipun Chopra
Oct 07, 2021
Jon did a fabulous job on our website. We shopped around quite a bit before settling on him. The quality of the websites featured on his portfolio really stood out. He was very responsive throughout the process always addressing any queries we had or making any adjustments within a reasonable timeframe. We were very pleased with the overall outcome and the value for money proposition was fantastic. We cannot recommend him enough.
Gail Fox
Oct 06, 2021
Jon has been involved with my choir's website for several years and recently was hugely helpful in updating and modernising it to a great standard. Jon has always been patient with my queries, carried out requests and made good suggestions for us to consider. On behalf of the choir- many thanks Jon and we look forward to continuing to work with you!
Bridgend Leisure Vehicles
Oct 04, 2021
John Davies
The Trust is delighted that the leaflet has done so much to raise the profile of the Community Boat project. It has been an excellent marketing tool. Thank you for your attention to detail and the care that you took with the design of the trail leaflet. We sent you the JPEGs and Word files and you turned them into this beautiful piece of work that we are very proud to give to people.
I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan Hurley Design to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive graphic designer. If, like us, you are new to this sort of project, they will guide you through each stage of the design process.
I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan Hurley Design to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive graphic designer. If, like us, you are new to this sort of project, they will guide you through each stage of the design process.
Richard Poulter
Despite the short notice we gave you, you not only managed to design our general catalogue, which we are extremely pleased with, but also the posters for the exhibition stand. Furthermore, we took onboard your idea of using the shell clad type graphic scheme on the back wall of the stand which gave us a seamless full wall graphic that clearly displayed our products and the message we wanted to get across.
I was really pleased with the mixed effect of the individual posters on the side walls in combination with the seamless full back wall graphic and it also was well received by my joint venture partner from Oman who was impressed with ‘my creativity’. We also received a number of positive comments from other exhibitors and more importantly from prospective end customers. Once again, many thanks and we will be in touch again when we need some more work doing.
I was really pleased with the mixed effect of the individual posters on the side walls in combination with the seamless full back wall graphic and it also was well received by my joint venture partner from Oman who was impressed with ‘my creativity’. We also received a number of positive comments from other exhibitors and more importantly from prospective end customers. Once again, many thanks and we will be in touch again when we need some more work doing.
Andrew Saunders
We have worked with Jonathan in the past and were very pleased to work in partnership with him again on this multimedia project for our client. Jonathan's design experience and industry contacts helped us to efficiently coordinate the design, printing and manufacture of bespoke large format interpretation panels, leaflets, online content and Welsh translation. We look forward to working with him again in the future.
Peter Coughlin
Julia Kennedy
Jon is extremely pleasant to work with has this unique talent in grasping our requirements in an instant. His creativity bowls us over each time we work with him. He thinks outside of the box when it comes to design whilst preserving our brand and style. We will continue to work with Jon as we cannot fault his work – highly recommended.
Gary Rogers
Carl Waters
I expected a quality product, but the final result is much greater than I anticipated. The website has created quite a buzz around the office with very positive comments from staff and customers alike. It has a quality feel that best represents our company ethos. You have turned a vague brief into a comprehensive success and I would therefore wholeheartedly recommend your services to others.
Reuben Hamon
Jon helped us to create our website in a very short time window prior to a public event we were sponsoring. He came to meet us at our office and talked over some design ideas. It was a very easy process. His work rate and attention to detail made the site come to life quickly and to a high standard. We’re very happy with our new website and we are now able to take over the reins and add articles ourselves. We can highly recommend Jonathan Hurley Graphic Design Solutions.