Who we are

As an experienced Art Director, I have a passion for bringing creative visions to life across a wide spectrum of mediums. My expertise spans various facets of graphic design, including branding, advertising, packaging, and desktop publishing, where I strive to create visually compelling and impactful designs. In addition to my design work, I take on a leadership role within the art department, overseeing the production process for a variety of projects, including TV series, commercials, and events. I excel in seamlessly blending storytelling with aesthetics, ensuring that each visual experience is not only visually stunning but also narratively engaging, creating memorable and compelling experiences for audiences.


The Team

Hannah Hancox
Senior Account Manager
Hannah Hancox
Creative Director
Emma Young
Designer
Ahmed Alarefi
Designer
Our small team is exceptionally talented, warm-hearted, and tightly knit. That word — â€کsmall’ — used to feel like something to hide. But our size actually makes what we do even more impressive. It also means you’ll always get to work with familiar faces — and we’ll get to know you, and your brand, inside out.

There’s very little our design team can’t do. But when a project needs specialist hands, we always know who to turn to. Our network of creative friends includes paper artists, food stylists, translators, copywriters, web developers, and brand strategists. And we especially love bringing bespoke illustrations to a project.


Who we've worked for 



Testimonials


“We love working with Charlie Smith Design. The team understands us, our customers and the challenges we face – and they produce beautiful designs for every project. They are collaborative, creative and really clever.â€‌


John Lewis & Partners


“We were delighted with CSD’s enthusiasm and â€کcan-do’ attitude on even the most tricky project. The team is quick to respond to feedback and handle changes efficiently and promptly. I have no hesitation in recommending the calibre and excellence of their work.â€‌


V&A Publishing


“Working with CSD is a pleasure, they understand exactly what we need and interpret it beautifully – producing stylish, fresh work that is perfectly in keeping with our brand heritage and positioning.â€‌ 


Cadogan


“Charlie Smith Design created a fantastic rebrand and new website for FLiP. They were a pleasure to work with and we are delighted with the finished product. We would highly recommend the team at CSD.â€‌ 


FLiP



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AHMED ALAREFI  ART & DESIGN