Stride is a design agency based in Chester, UK. We work with individuals, businesses and charities to focus their identity, simplify their message, and create a powerful connection with their audience.
We consciously work across a diverse range of sectors – spanning arts and culture, the built environment and hospitality. We have extensive experience delivering projects across all platforms, digital, print and environmental.
Working with us
We’re proud of the relationships we build with our clients.
You’ll always work directly with the person undertaking the work. No managers, no nuances lost along the away. This allows us to get to know every client and immerse ourselves in the projects we take on.
Expect open minds, can-do attitudes and honesty. Plus we’ve only ever made a client cry once.*
* In a positive way
Strategy
Brand audit
Brand Strategy
Brand workshops
Brand naming
Design direction
Identity systems
Brand
Brand design
Brand development
Brand guidelines
Graphic design
Packaging design
Illustration
Digital
UX and UI design
Website design and development
Ecommerce websites
Content management systems (CMS)
Analytics
Email marketing
Environment
Wayfinding
Signage systems
Concept Design
Branded environments
Wallpaper design
Photography
Got a project to discuss?
We thrive on bringing the big ideas to life. Contact us and we’ll gladly assist you with any queries you have.
Stride understood our need for efficient user journey throughout the site and an event calendar that was user friendly as well more visually appealing (this was a huge issue on our old site). As a Cathedral our audience ranges from tourists and event goers to congregation and worship attendees. Stride took the time to understand our diverse and complex needs to create an incredible website for us.
Monica Escobedo
Marketing and Communications Officer
Chester Cathedral
It’s been a pleasure to work with Stride throughout the creation of our brand-new web presence. Taking us back to its core purpose, they challenged our thinking, developed solutions to our needs, and moved onwards, delivering an outstanding website that stands above our competitors. We’re delighted with our website and to have started out on a great journey with a wonderful team.
Kevin Baxter
Communications Director
Chester Cathedral
Working with Stride was a great experience. They were friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to make sure we got the best outcome from our rebranding project. The results exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out.
Sioned Owen
Marketing & Engagement Manager
Trustgreen
Patient, resourceful, enthusiastic, and quick to understand the essence of our business and help us translate that into a very different and fresh-look website and brochure. Two vital tools to our business which we’re now very proud of and feel truly represent us. We’re looking forward to continuing this journey with Stride and continuing to grow our impact on a niche luxury market.
Tori Tomlin
Director
White Cottage Greenhouses
Working with the team at Stride was a pleasure. Although the project was fairly complex, they delivered both on budget and on time. They made great suggestions as to how we could improve some designs, and really made an effort to ensure our vision was brought to fruition. I’d have no hesitation in working with them again.
Fred Howat
Senior Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer
Chester Zoo
When creating our brand we were immediately able to establish a rapport with Stride which enabled a free, creative exchange of ideas. Their processes and structured approach enabled us to identify ideas worthy of development and enhancement. Their attention to detail is second to none, as is their passion and ability to add value through even the smallest details.
Mark Cunningham
Founder
Draw a Bath
Two years ago I was introduced to the Stride team and have never looked back. From our initial branding to menu design to producing our shiny new website! Everyone is so easy to deal with and nothing is too much trouble.
Andy McHale
Founder
Cowshed
We’ve partnered with Stride for a number of years now after they developed our branding, their initial concept ideas were great and they were really professional in dealing with our ongoing requests for website additions and promotional marketing material. We would certainly recommend them for any new or established company looking for a brand development and/or website.
Helen Knox
Director
Lewis Knox
Since working with Stride’s responsive, adaptable and reliable team, we have been able to develop a quality brand identity that truly reflects the vision and ethos of our organisation. Stride’s print and digital designs are always eye-catching and unique, helping us achieve our marketing goals and enhance our image. Their design services come highly recommended.
Morgan Thomas
Ty Pawb
As we were getting ready to open Storyhouse, we asked Stride to work with us to produce practical but creative wayfinding signage throughout the building. We found the team brilliant to work with throughout the whole process. We have gone on to work with Stride for various other projects and they have proven themselves to be a reliable, efficient and very talented bunch.
Jen Chapman
Head of Sales and Marketing
Storyhouse
Our recent work
You can find some of our latest projects below. To check out even more and filter through projects, head over to our Work page.
