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52dn is a small, friendly team with a family atmosphere. We treat everyone as individuals, and we recognise a job well done.
We work hard, but in our downtime, you’ll find us bingeing on the latest Netflix box sets, listening to music or playing the odd round of golf (or three). As creatives, we like to think we’re a stylish bunch (even if we say so ourselves), so our go-to ‘dress code’ is retro trainers, jeans and a lovely cup of builder’s tea.
One of the key reasons we work with 52DN is that they take time to understand our brand, our identity and our own philosophy. – Assistant Head at Ellesmere College
We believe the best design is born from the best client-designer partnerships. This comes as a result of communication, understanding and trust.
We’re inspired by building partnerships with businesses who all make a genuine difference to those around them.
We like to think that the same can be said about us.
We’re a proud Staffordshire design agency, and over the years, we’ve backed local talent, including students and graduates, by offering apprenticeships and placements. We’ve also been on the judging panel for university end-of-year graphic design shows.
We also believe in helping those less fortunate than ourselves, so we donate to local food banks and fundraise for charities such as Worth Unlimited.
There was nothing inevitable about our journey. 52 Degrees North began life in the mists of time – alright, 2009 – on a laptop from Paul’s home in Tamworth. With years of agency experience under his belt, Paul saw an opportunity to deliver creative services that were truly client-centric.
We doubled our client base in just one year and won our first design award. Katie joined in 2010, and by 2012 we’d swapped the living room couch for a brand new design studio.
Over the years, we’re proud to have built long-term relationships and worked on behalf of some brilliant organisations – from financial AI software company Rimilia (10 years and counting) to newer partnerships with the likes of Birmingham City University, Acme Whistles and so many brilliant brands we couldn’t possibly mention in 1,000 characters or less.
Looking ahead, we have exciting growth plans, but we’ll never compromise on the personal service we can offer as a boutique design agency in Staffordshire.
The story of the 52 Degrees North name is not only our latitudinal position but ‘latitude’ literally means ‘scope for freedom of action or thought’. When it comes to creativity, that’s a pretty crucial ingredient.
We’re explorers, we’re inventors, and we’re problem solvers. Quite simply, we deliver creativity without constraint.
We believe the best design is born from the best client-designer relationships and comes directly from communication, understanding and trust at every process stage.
Over the years, we’ve used this philosophy to build some incredible client relationships and work shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of fantastic businesses (and people). Our clients have something special in common – they all make a genuine difference to those they serve.
We make a difference to brands that make a difference.
As far as we’re concerned, the three best words in the English language are “I love it!” Your brief won’t be outsourced to a land far away or gather dust on a shelf while we schmooze and take selfies.
We’re that rare breed where creative imagination meets business acumen. We dream big, but we’ve got our feet on the ground. We know that your organisation matters as much as ours does to us.
We don’t just cut and run; we value long-term partnerships where we go on a journey of discovery and get to know your requirements inside out. Fundamentally, we love what we do. And if you can combine labour with love, you’re on to a winner.
Sure, we’d all like to own a gold-plated flying Ferrari, but what drives 52dn isn’t pound coins but a passion. We’re proud to have worked with clients who deliver education, health and social care, and transformative new technology.
We understand that it can be hard to see the wood from the trees when it comes to passion projects. But we’ll give you our honest, professional opinion without fluffy jargon.
Not for us, the space hoppers and perspex glass of a soulless Mad Men tower. We care about results. We don’t serve fake smiles from a coffee barista on arrival; in any case, we’re more into a nice cup of Yorkshire tea.
We’re a friendly team. We build partnerships. We’re here to support you.
Built long-term relationships. Deliver creative services. Never compromise on personal service.
We make a difference to brands that make a difference.
We’re creative, we’re flexible, and we’re reliable.
52DN are quite frankly a dream to work with. Projects are delivered on time, to budget and their creative flair means the work is always of a high standard.
Let's get straight to it. Design isn't just about making things look pretty (though we're rather good at that).
Let's get straight to it. Design isn't just about making things look pretty (though we're rather good at that).