Design FX Studio - Graphic & Web Design Studio

27/08/2026

I've had a little run on presentation folders lately! 📁

They're a really handy option if you regularly send out information that changes – simply keep the folder and update the individual inserts as and when you need to.

I can take care of the folder design and print, along with any matching inserts, leaflets or information sheets to go inside.

Professional, practical and everything matches nicely – which always makes me happy! 😂

Need some for your business? Give me a shout. 😊

27/08/2026

Starting a new business? The exciting bit is coming up with the idea... then you realise how much else there is to think about! 😂

Logo, branding, website, print, marketing – getting everything looking and working together from the start can make life a whole lot easier.

I've helped hundreds of new businesses get off the ground over the years, so I've put together 8 reasons why I love working with start-ups – and how I can help from that first idea to launch and beyond.

Have a read 👇

I share practical tips for building start-up brands that succeed, highlighting the services I offer to guide new businesses from idea to launch and beyond.

27/08/2026

A few recent logo designs from the DFX drawing board! ✏️

Different businesses, different styles – and every logo designed individually to suit the business behind it. 😊

If you're starting something new, refreshing an existing brand or your current logo just needs a bit of love, give me a shout.

27/08/2026

Who said print was dead? 👀

With so much marketing happening online these days, it's easy to forget that sometimes a good old-fashioned leaflet is still exactly what you need!

Whether they're being handed out, popped through letterboxes, included with orders or used by a sales team, leaflets are a simple way of getting your services, products and contact details directly into someone's hands.

Here are a few I've recently designed and printed for clients in completely different industries – from caravans and glazing to commercial equipment and cuddly bears! 🧸

From the initial design right through to managing the print and delivery, I can take care of the whole lot.

Need some leaflets for your business? Give me a shout. 😊

27/08/2026

New website live? Whoop whoop! 🎉 Now you just need people to find the bloody thing... 😂

I've updated my guide with lots of simple, practical ideas for promoting your new website and business – many of which you can do yourself without needing a massive marketing budget.

And no, you definitely don't need to tackle everything at once!

Grab a cuppa and have a read here ☕

Just launched a new website? Discover practical ways to promote it, build your online visibility and help more potential customers find your business.

27/08/2026

A few lovely new pieces of print recently designed and produced for Little Peek Baby Ultrasound 🥰

Emma wanted everything to feel consistent with the Little Peek brand, so I created a A5 presentation folder, matching printed envelopes and these handy little Google review cards, complete with a QR code taking clients straight to her review page. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've worked with Emma on all sorts over the past couple of years – from her website and ongoing updates to design and print – so it's always nice to add another few pieces to the Little Peek collection. 😊

If you need help keeping your own business looking consistent across web, design and print, just give me a shout.

28/07/2026

⚠️ Another warning I'm afraid... please stay vigilant! ⚠️

As if the WordPress security issues this week weren't enough, a number of my clients have today received fraudulent emails pretending to be from Design FX Studio.

The sender is using the following fake email address:

❌ hello.designfxstudio.co.uk

This is NOT my email address. Any emails received from this address are fraudulent.

The email also requests payment in US dollars ($100) - another clear sign it's a scam, as I'm a UK business and would never invoice clients in dollars.

Please do not reply, click any links or open any attachments.

If you're using Gmail, please report it as phishing (using the three dots menu or by right-clicking the email, depending on your version of Gmail). I'd also really appreciate it if you could forward it to me so I can continue reporting it.

My genuine email addresses are:

✅ [email protected]
✅ [email protected]

Thank you everyone for your vigilance! 🙏

28/07/2026

It's certainly been one of those weeks! 😵‍💫😫

If you own a WordPress website, it's worth making yourself aware of the recent critical security vulnerability affecting WordPress, tracked as CVE-2026-63030 (also known as "wp2shell").

This vulnerability affected out of date versions of WordPress worldwide and highlighted just how important it is to keep WordPress core, plugins and themes regularly updated. It's no different to keeping your mobile phone or computer up to date with the latest security updates.

Over the past five days, I've been working through all of my clients' websites - restoring sites where necessary, updating WordPress core and plugins, taking fresh backups and carrying out thorough security checks to ensure they're fully protected. It's certainly been a busy few days, but the peace of mind knowing they're secure again has made it worthwhile.

This incident has reinforced why website maintenance is no longer something that can be overlooked. A website isn't something you can simply build and leave for years without ongoing care.

If you'd like to read more about the wp2shell vulnerability, here's a good explanation...

⚠ Stay vigilant, everyone! ⚠

wp2shell is a pre-auth RCE in WordPress Core (CVE-2026-63030 + CVE-2026-60137). How it works, affected versions, PoC, detection and remediation.

21/04/2026

Marnie Rose Beauty - my nieces business, please support her. Her nail studio is based in Wivenhoe, Essex. She does an excellent job and at a very reasonable price too! 😊🤩

Book your appointment here: https://marnierosebeauty.book.app/

My working hours are as follows:
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Please click the link to make any appointments 💗
https://marnierosebeauty.book.app