ABOUT.
US.
Get to know Noise Design and its creator Ian Downes.
ABOUT US
Founded on the belief that good design should make an impact, Noise Design Ltd delivers creative solutions that are both visually engaging and commercially effective.
We work with startups, small businesses, and established organisations to create strong brand identities, professional websites, and high-quality printed materials. Every project is approached with clarity, creativity, and a focus on results.
We don’t just make things look good — we make them work.
IAN DOWNES
Noise Design Ltd is owned and run by Ian Downes, a creative designer with extensive experience in web, print, and brand development.
After spending 20 years at Auto Trader overseeing the design team and multiple titles in the UK and overseas, In 2009 Noise Design was born.
Ian works closely with clients to understand their business, audience, and objectives before crafting tailored design solutions. His hands-on approach ensures clear communication, attention to detail, and a smooth creative process from start to finish.
With a passion for clean design and practical results, Ian believes that effective design should not only look impressive — it should help businesses grow.
WHY THE NAME NOISE DESIGN?
Around 1995, way before Noise Design came about, a good friend of mine was putting some anagrams together for a magazine we used to produce. I used to play the drums and he worked out that an anagram of ‘IAN DOWNES’ was ‘NOISE WAND’ (A drum stick!).
When it came to setting up the business name it was no question! So here we are with Noise Design.
WEB DESIGN
Bespoke websites that look stunning, work seamlessly and deliver results.
PRINT DESIGN
Creative print solutions from business cards, brochures to books.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Logos, branding communication that leave a lasting impression
BRANDING
Complete brand identities that tell your story and connect with your audience.