Creative Design Studio of the Year: My Alfred News Interview

On 16th October 2025, I was interviewed once again by Alfred News — this time to talk about one of my proudest milestones to date: winning the Prestige Award for Creative Design Studio of the Year (Dorset) 🏆

This recognition means a huge amount to me. It celebrates not just creative output, but consistency, care, and the community-focused approach that underpins everything I do at D-S-Design Studio.

Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of local businesses — from interior designers and restaurants to therapists, artists and tradespeople — helping each one strengthen their online presence through bespoke website design, branding and digital support.

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Reflecting on the journey

During the Alfred News interview, I spoke about what this award represents and why it feels like an important step forward for the studio.

It was also a moment to reflect on the journey so far, particularly after receiving the Shaftesbury Chamberpot Award earlier in the year. Both milestones marked key moments of growth — not just professionally, but personally — and reinforced how vital local support has been throughout the process.

Building D-S-Design Studio has never been about chasing scale for the sake of it. It’s about doing good work, building trust, and supporting businesses properly as they grow.

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Staying rooted while reaching wider

While D-S-Design Studio now works with clients across Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, Shaftesbury will always be home.

The local creative community has played a huge role in shaping how I work — collaborative, personal and grounded. As the studio continues to grow regionally, that ethos remains central.

My focus is on supporting businesses who value thoughtful design, clear communication and long-term collaboration — whether they’re local to Shaftesbury or elsewhere in the South West 🌍

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The Alfred News feature and interview are also available through their platform, sharing more detail about the journey behind the award.

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Gratitude — and what’s next

I’m incredibly grateful to Alfred News for continuing to share my story, and to every client, collaborator and supporter who has trusted D-S-Design Studio along the way.

This award has only strengthened my commitment to delivering clear, considered design that genuinely supports businesses — from websites and branding to ongoing digital care.

Here’s to continuing to grow, create and champion local design excellence — and to even bigger things ahead ✨

If you’d like to work with an award-winning web designer based in Shaftesbury, I’d love to hear from you.

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👉 Get in touch with D-S-Design Studio

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