A single source for your graphic design, print and web design services.
Create effective branding and marketing with Northstar.
35 years experience delivering results.
Northstar’s graphic design & print, as well as our web design, signage and exhibition services are all built on 35 years experience in the creative and marketing industry. We offer businesses a one-stop creative solution to make brands shine brighter. Our 5 KEY services provide the solutions to push your brand out across all the main communication channels:
• Branding
• Design & Print
• Website Design, Web Marketing & SEO and Social Media
• Exhibition & Display
• Signage
Based in Lancashire, our strong combination of experience, strategic thinkers, creative designers, and value for money approach makes choosing Northstar as your next graphic design, print and web design company an easy choice.
Creative support for multi-channel marketing.
Large brands or small independent companies can both can benefit from Northstar’s creative approach.
Multi-channel marketing demands a wide range of skills that many businesses struggle to meet internally. This is where we are a perfect fit for many businesses who can call upon our specialist skills and full suite of services.
• Co-ordinated and effective solutions across all the marketing channels
• Providing strategy, creative input and technical support
• Implementing solutions.
Alternatively, if you just need help with a specific task or project, we can also jump in at short notice and provide flexible, targeted support.
Whatever level of support required we’ll make your brand shine brighter.
Delivering best value for your web, graphic design & print projects.
We will always look to help you maximise your budgets. Our default is; “How can we utilise our knowledge, technical skills and buying power to reduce costs, save time and deliver the best quality results for your marketing”.
This ‘best value’ approach means customers keep coming back for more as using Northstar makes marketing sense. Whether that’s creating a beautifully designed catalogue, implementing a new company brand or creating a complex scratch card game, we care for your budget as well as your brand.
In-house technical skills across all marketing activities.
Need a new corporate identity? Let us create an expertly crafted logo, brand or corporate identity that’s unique to you.
Need to communicate your messages effectively? Our expert designers and copywriters can grab attention, structure an argument and develop your personality.
Need to increase your online presence? Our digital experts deliver co-ordinated, multi-channel solutions: Functional (and beautiful) websites, Web marketing & SEO to drive traffic, and Social media campaigns to raise awareness.
Need 1000 printed catalogues? Our print experts ensure your print is perfectly prepared, ensuring you receive exactly what you expect.
Working in collaboration with customers.
Firstly, with Northstar, you will always work with a main partner on your project. From initial briefing, conceptual work, through to final production and delivery, one of the partners will be there to manage briefs, provide creative strategy, and ensure projects are delivered on time to the highest standards.
Secondly, we become as passionate about your brand, products and services as you are. We get under the skin of your company which helps us project your brand values and personality through everything we create for you. It’s a collaborative process, where we advise, question, and support as well as push the limits and expectations to ensure you’re always moving forward with your brand.
Meet the Northstar team
Gerard Lamle.
Lead Partner & Creative Director.
Founding partner, Gerard (Ged) Lamle is the driving force behind Northstar. With nearly 40 years in design and marketing , Ged has an enviable skill set that businesses can tap into. “Good design is all about communicating messages with clarity and projecting your brand personality effectively. This does not need to cost a fortune though! With Northstar, and a bit of investment in your marketing, many businesses can really start to make an impact and ensure their brand becomes a real asset”.
As well as extensive marketing and design expertise, Ged is also the scratch card king! For over 10 years he’s created scratch card games and campaigns for all types of business. From simple promotions to complex lottery games he’ll ensure your scratch card promotion makes an impact.
Fiona Lamle.
Partner & Business Development.
Fiona has been in charge of Business development for Northstar for the past 5 years. With nearly 30 previous years in the banking sector she brings a very professional skill-set to customer care and business development for Graphic Design & Print, Website Design Exhibition and Signage services . “Developing long-term business is all about trust and this is where we aim to excel. Providing excellent creativity across all our services, Fast and efficient service and of course great value for money. To get the best from your brand needs longevity, consistency and continued development, and this is what Northstar can provide”.
EXCELLENT Based on 19 reviews Posted on Louise HendyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used Northstar Design for numerous print jobs now and have always been really happy with the outcome. They work very fast and the items have been with us within days of approval. Great on price too! Highly recommend.Posted on Karen TurnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently contacted Northstar Design to help design flyers and business cards for my new business venture. We sent them an image of my logo which I’d designed using AI and asked them to do the rest. We were over the moon with the professional job they did. The quality of the flyers and cards was amazing and such a reasonable price too. We will definitely be back when we have worked our way through the 2000 flyers we are delivering! . Thank you Northstar for your great servicePosted on Office | Xpress PrintTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really happy with service i got from them. Fast turnaround and competitive prices.Posted on Caroline TaskerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication, really helpful, and great quality printing. Very easy process and would use again.Posted on Dawn DickinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fiona and Ged at Northstar Design have looked after me and my business from day one and have grown alongside us. Over the years they’ve supplied everything from business cards and brochures to signage, point-of-sale materials, A-boards, and more. They are always quick, prompt, and extremely thorough in everything they do. I highly recommend their services — thank you, Fiona and Ged!Posted on P CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I own Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn, Lancashire and printing is a vital conduit to outside business and contacts. I have used Northstar Design for many years and their reliability to deliver "On-Time" and "As promised" gives me confidence. A quality company will solid standards.Posted on Joe LeylandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been using Northstar Design for all my printing needs. The quality of the products and service has been second to none every time. I would highly recommend them and definitely wont be looking elsewhere myself! Thanks again NorthstarPosted on Roger ThomsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have always used Northstar Design for all our own design, graphics and printing requirements as well as supporting us on projects where our clients require specialist graphics and document production, particularly for tender submissions. Northstar always deliver great outputs that we and our clients are always delighted with and we would always recommend others to use Northstar for any of their graphics and printing requirements.Posted on Sandra Tatah-Fopa A.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time using their services and I was very impressed. They are quick to respond with information. We had a little miscommunication at some point, but the team went above and beyond to get my poster delivered on time. The poster was top quality as well. I am definitely recommending to my colleagues and friends.Posted on Thushara LathaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very reliable company, quick delivery of the poster I ordered and perfect print. Communication was consistent throughout with speedy replies on queries. Highly recommend using Northstar!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more