About

Design that drives results.

Our vision is practical creativity: customer-first retail and leisure environments that boost performance while respecting people, budgets and the planet. We work collaboratively - listening first, simplifying the path from concept to delivery and guiding responsible choices on materials, suppliers and end-of-life approaches to ensure you meet every aspect of your brand targets.

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Our evolution.

WDC Creative has a successful 25-year track record in supporting brands across a wide range of sectors.

To better serve our clients, we now operate as two specialist teams: WDC Spaces for the design of retail and leisure environments, and WDC Brands for professional services brand strategy, design and activation.

The benefit to you: sector-specific expertise, faster, clearer delivery and one trusted, integrated partner when brand and physical experience meet. All still under the same WDC Creative leadership, standards and passion for end-customers.

Shaped by our values.

Champion quality

Investigating every angle to uncover the best approach for each challenge.

Do the right thing

Being fair, striving to do the right thing for our clients, colleagues and the planet.

Win with teamwork

Putting people at the heart of everything, working together to achieve the best outcomes through collective effort.

Pursue improvement

Always learning and embracing different perspectives to bring new ideas and innovations to the conversation.

Own the outcome

Caring enough to see it through, delivering work that stands up in use and moves the numbers.

Our approach

A proven process that performs.

Structured collaboration from discovery to rollout, to ensure the vision is delivered within agreed brand, time and budgetary parameters.

Clarify the problem, the customer and the commercial target. We align stakeholders, review sites, analyse customer behaviour and operational realities to surface insight, constraints and opportunity. You get shared clarity on goals, measures of success and decision criteria - so the brief is sharp, risks are visible and momentum builds early. Discovery prevents downstream rework and sets a confident foundation for design, budgeting, timelines and regional delivery.

Translate insight into a compelling, on-brand concept shaped around your end customers and operational needs. We map journeys, adjacencies and service touchpoints, define layouts and communications, and visualise options for fast comparison and buy-in. Design explores look, feel and function together - balancing brand expression with durability, accessibility and commercial performance. So you can commit with confidence and keep pace toward approvals, prototyping and rollout across varied store or leisure formats.

De-risk the preferred route through technical detailing and collaborative iteration. We produce drawings, specifications and material strategies; coordinate design engineering, compliance and value management; and use prototypes or mock-ups to resolve questions quickly. Supplier input is integrated early to confirm buildability, lead times and cost control. The result is a fully verified solution - ready for procurement and site - tailored to local regulations and consistent across regions without losing brand intent or customer impact.

Turn the design into reality with disciplined design oversight, programme management and local execution. Transparent communication keeps stakeholders informed and decisions moving. Leveraging regional partners ensures speed and consistency across markets, aligning craftsmanship with commercial targets. Delivery closes gaps between drawings and the real world so openings land smoothly, on brief and on time.

Protect and grow performance after opening. We review feedback from customers and operators, review analytics and undertake post-occupancy evaluations to identify targeted improvements. Toolkits, training and design guidelines maintain consistency as you extend to new locations, while agile adjustments respond to changing behaviours and trading conditions. Your environment continues to evolve with your brand and operations, enabling faster future rollouts, stronger customer experience and sustained commercial impact.

Proof in numbers.

25

Years in business

150

+

Combined years of experience

200

+

Clients

400

+

Projects

30

+

Countries delivered projects in

20

%

Typical uplift in client performance

Quotes

Working with WDC Spaces was a joy - they were responsive, fun to work with, and always full of creative ideas. Each aspect of their work demonstrates their attention to detail and passion for design.

Danny Heaton

Head of Marketing, Tog24

Quotes

What WDC have delivered is an exceedingly versatile display system that caters for everything we sell from carabiners to snowboards, from sleeping bags to premium ski jackets.

Robert Brigham

Managing Director, Ellis Brigham

Meet the team.

Jason WDC Spaces

Jason

Director

Jason has 30+ years leading design projects for retail, leisure and marine interiors. He brings strategic oversight and stakeholder alignment to complex programmes, working with multinational retail brands such as ASICS, Under Armour and Triumph, marine projects for P&O Ferries, TS Queen Mary and Mersey Ferries, as well as leading the Royal Nawaab Pyramid transformation.

Jason

Director

Helen

Director

Helen specialises in brand strategy, consumer insight and storytelling. With over 25 years’ experience, she drives customer-centric thinking and turns research into clear direction across every touchpoint. Clients include Brittany Ferries, TS Queen Mary and Royal Nawaab Restaurants, where she ensures coherent, results-focused brand communication.

Helen

Director

Matt WDC Spaces

Matt

Creative director

Matt is a highly experienced creative leader with 20+ years partnering with global brands such as ASICS, Klättermusen and Under Armour. He sets the strategic vision on projects, and guides the creative teams to produce distinctive, visually compelling work that drives measurable results and meaningful client impact, delivered at pace and on time.

Matt

Creative director

Elysia

Interior designer

Elysia brings the visionary eye to every project, blending creativity with purpose. Passionate about collaboration and sustainability, she delivers the bold, functional spaces that blend storytelling and sustainable thinking to craft impactful environments for global brands.

Elysia

Interior designer

Emma WDC Spaces

Emma

Interior designer

Emma brings a fresh perspective, an eye for detail, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Her passion for craftsmanship drives her to create inspiring spaces that connect with people and leave a lasting impression.

Emma

Interior designer

Steve WDC Spaces

Steve

Senior graphic designer

Steve directs our graphic design team to define, develop, and deliver purposeful brands. Passionate about brand communication, he crafts messages, aesthetics, and strategies that resonate. With deep insight into customer behaviour and engagement, he ensures brands don’t just look great - they genuinely connect at every touchpoint.

Steve

Senior graphic designer

Molly WDC Spaces

Molly

Graphic designer

Molly combines creativity, precision and experience to craft thoughtful design. Her work helps brands communicate clearly, build recognition, and connect meaningfully with audiences across print, digital and motion design, delivering lasting impact.

Molly

Graphic designer

Josh

Graphic designer

Josh blends artistry and precision, crafting vibrant designs across digital, print, and spatial media. His work balances thoughtful detail with playful energy, often brought to life through expressive colour, motion, 3D, and illustration.

Josh

Graphic designer

Anna WDC Spaces

Anna

Commercial manager

Anna brings clarity, structure, and commercial insight to every project, ensuring creative ideas are delivered smoothly, on time, and within budget. Her strategic oversight and collaborative approach help clients achieve impact and value through efficient, well-managed project delivery.

Anna

Commercial manager

Lauren WDC Spaces

Lauren

Client relationship manager

Lauren translates client vision into a well-structured brief for creatives to follow. Her attention to detail, and carefully optimised approach to projects and communication means you're never in the dark about progress.

Lauren

Client relationship manager

Beth

Client relationship manager

Beth connects the client and agency teams, shaping goals into clear, actionable briefs, aligning creative and strategy, digging into the details, providing marketing support and keeping everyone informed and on schedule to ensure smooth delivery.

Beth

Client relationship manager

Charlotte WDC Spaces

Charlotte

Office administrator

Charlotte keeps our projects moving - coordinating schedules, documentation, and meticulous admin that reduces friction, protects timelines, and keeps every phase running smoothly.

Charlotte

Office administrator

Jessie WDC Spaces

Jessie

Office Dog & Head of Security

Keeps the studio pawsitive and safe, greeting visitors with a wagging tail. Operates a biscuit-based retention strategy.

Jessie

Office Dog & Head of Security

Responsible by design.

From concept to rollout, we guide you to make lower-impact decisions - planning for end-of-life, highlighting better materials and vetted suppliers - so even if sustainability isn’t your biggest priority, progress toward ESG and carbon impact goals becomes built-in.

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