We are a brand strategy
design consultancy
specialising
in digital.
About us
We create brands that people love
Design Bureau is a full-service boutique design firm based in Cape Town. We are a team of multi-skilled digital specialists who are always up for a challenge and learning as fast as digital is changing.
We work closely with startups, corporates and advertising agencies all over the world to create iconic brands and engaging experiences that connect people to brands and organizations.
We combine strategy, research, design and technology to create unique experiences that inspire, engage, and convert effectively and tirelessly.

Services
What we do
As a full-service, boutique design agency we offer through-the-line solutions for branding, digital, and user experience.
Branding
Branding isn’t just about looking good. We understand that your brand is your most valuable asset. It speaks on every level of interaction with your customers, and in the competitive marketplace, making an impact means the difference between being leader and a follower.
Digital
Your website is the modern consumer’s first stop when researching your offering. That’s why your online presence needs to deliver a slick and immersive user experience. Whatever online platform you’re looking to create, we’ll ensure that it is captivating and optimized to deliver.
User Experience
Our goal for User Experience (UX) design is to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty and exceed your business goals by applying best practices for good usability and interaction design.
Marketing
If you’re not marketing your business consistently and effectively, you’re not making progress. Every type of business can benefit from the increased sales and heightened brand awareness that a great marketing campaign can offer.

Brands we’ve worked with




















What clients are saying
You guys have provided some fantastic insight for us, and the solutions are ones
that I have wanted for the past two years, but couldn’t articulate so eloquently and
with such specific data and examples. Outstanding work on this.Daniel Gillespie
Website/Portals Editor
Cape NatureThe advice has not only vastly improved the usability of the module, but it has also significantly cut our development time by eliminating unnecessary design iterations and user training.
Johan van Noordwyk
Director
SoterionAbsolutely fantastic work. It has been a real pleasure working with you.
Chris Pilling
CEO and Founder
MatchdeckBloody brilliant. I love it. Well done, and bravo!
John Young
Owner
Young and EnterprisingI have worked closely the Design Bureau team for over a year I have had nothing short of a fantastic experience!
The Faircape Group is a diversified company consisting of 10 business units – each of which demand a different focus and a lot of patience. Design Bureau have managed to deal with each of our services individually, providing detailed specifications and exceeding expectations with output.
The Design Bureau team are reliable with project and development timelines – communication is clear and expectations managed. I highly recommend their service!
Kate Lighton
Marketing Manager
Faircape GroupWe are so inspired by the new design for our publications. Brilliant work!
Clive During
Managing Director
Global Africa Network
Get in touch
How can we help?
If you’re interested in working together or would like to know more, drop us a message.