A bit about us

A bit about us

A bit about us

We’re Sheaf Design Works, a creative graphic design studio based in Kelham Island, Sheffield.

We’re a family business, creating beautiful design for like-minded businesses in South Yorkshire for over five years.

Read on to get a feel for our studio, and put some names to the faces behind our business.

We’re Sheaf Design Works, a creative graphic design studio based in Kelham Island, Sheffield.

We’re a family business, creating beautiful design for like-minded businesses in South Yorkshire for over five years.

Read on to get a feel for our studio, and put some names to the faces behind our business.

We’re Sheaf Design Works, a creative graphic design studio based in Kelham Island, Sheffield.

We’re a family business, creating beautiful design for like-minded businesses in South Yorkshire for over five years.

Read on to get a feel for our studio, and put some names to the faces behind our business.

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Welcome to the studio

Owned and run by partners in business (and in marriage) Leanne and Martin — The Sheaf Design Works Studio is based out of our offices in Hope Works, Kelham Island.

We specialise in beautiful branding and print for a range of brilliant businesses — alongside our award-winning, design-led wedding stationery service for modern and alternative couples.

We are a small but mighty studio, and our office is always buzzing with creativity and client projects. If you’d like to swing by, we’d love to welcome you by appointment to make sure we can give you our undivided attention.

Welcome to the studio

Owned and run by partners in business (and in marriage) Leanne and Martin — The Sheaf Design Works Studio is based out of our offices in Hope Works, Kelham Island.

We specialise in beautiful branding and print for a range of brilliant businesses — alongside our award-winning, design-led wedding stationery service for modern and alternative couples.

We are a small but mighty studio, and our office is always buzzing with creativity and client projects. If you’d like to swing by, we’d love to welcome you by appointment to make sure we can give you our undivided attention.

hopeworks design studio Sheffield

The Sheaf Design team

When we create branding or design for you —  we essentially become an extension of your business. We’re your creative go-to, your external powerhouse for graphic design and print.

So while we’re excited to get to know you, it’s equally important for you to know us. Here’s a bit of background info.

The Sheaf Design team

When we create branding or design for you —  we essentially become an extension of your business. We’re your creative go-to, your external powerhouse for graphic design and print.

So while we’re excited to get to know you, it’s equally important for you to know us. Here’s a bit of background info.

The Sheaf Design team

When we create branding or design for you —  we essentially become an extension of your business. We’re your creative go-to, your external powerhouse for graphic design and print.

So while we’re excited to get to know you, it’s equally important for you to know us. Here’s a bit of background info.

Leanne and Martin Kelham Island
leanne graphic designer

Leanne | Graphic Designer

Leanne is the face of the company, and the creative force behind Sheaf Design.

Qualified to degree level, an original ‘Cas lass’ — Leanne came to Sheffield after moving here to study Graphic Design back in 2002. She met Martin in her student halls, and the rest is history.

Before setting up her own design business, Leanne worked as an in-house graphic designer for 15 years at a Barnsley-based design and marketing agency.

In this fast-paced environment, she worked on creative projects for a host of industries — from healthcare and beauty, to industrial and trades. She credits her time here with teaching her how to adapt quickly to create engaging solutions, whilst meeting the brief and hitting tight deadlines.

Now she uses her wide skill set on a daily basis to deliver stunning individual designs, each carefully researched and expertly crafted to help her clients stand out and grow.

Martin sheaf design works director

Martin | Manager & Director

Originally from Nottingham, Martin came to Sheffield to study photography after studying art history and photography at college in Norwich.

Now as a full time manager at a corporate business, Martin’s administrative and managerial skill set keeps everythings organised and running smoothly, as well as being on hand to offer support and solve problems.

You’ll find him taking care of business in the background, studying excel spreadsheets and looking after accounts. That said, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty.

Martin assists in all aspects of the business — from picking up enquiries and making deliveries, to running the printer. When it’s all hands on deck he’ll even join in with design, finishing, and packing your orders.

outdoors family

It’s not all work

As it’s a family affair, you may even see our gang out and about together around the Kelham Island area, or helping us set up at business events.

Out of work we enjoy indie music (you’ll find Leanne at the front at Tramlines), walking and camping in the countryside, checking out local attractions, and enjoying a few beers and pub grub (with J2Os for our mini colleagues).

leanne graphic designer

Leanne | Graphic Designer

Leanne is the face of the company, and the creative force behind Sheaf Design.

Qualified to degree level, an original ‘Cas lass’ — Leanne came to Sheffield after moving here to study Graphic Design back in 2002. She met Martin in her student halls, and the rest is history.

Before setting up her own design business, Leanne worked as an in-house graphic designer for 15 years at a Barnsley-based design and marketing agency.

In this fast-paced environment, she worked on creative projects for a host of industries — from healthcare and beauty, to industrial and trades. She credits her time here with teaching her how to adapt quickly to create engaging solutions, whilst meeting the brief and hitting tight deadlines.

Now she uses her wide skill set on a daily basis to deliver stunning individual designs, each carefully researched and expertly crafted to help her clients stand out and grow.

Leanne and Martin Kelham Island
Martin sheaf design works director

Martin | Manager & Director

Originally from Nottingham, Martin came to Sheffield to study photography after studying art history and photography at college in Norwich.

Now as a full time manager at a corporate business, Martin’s administrative and managerial skill set keeps everythings organised and running smoothly, as well as being on hand to offer support and solve problems.

You’ll find him taking care of business in the background, studying excel spreadsheets and looking after accounts. That said, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty.

Martin assists in all aspects of the business — from picking up enquiries and making deliveries, to running the printer. When it’s all hands on deck he’ll even join in with design, finishing, and packing your orders.

outdoors family

It’s not all work

As it’s a family affair, you may even see our gang out and about together around the Kelham Island area, or helping us set up at business events.

Out of work we enjoy indie music (you’ll find Leanne at the front at Tramlines), walking and camping in the countryside, checking out local attractions, and enjoying a few beers and pub grub (with J2Os for our mini colleagues).

Leanne and Martin Kelham Island
leanne graphic designer

Leanne | Graphic Designer

Leanne is the face of the company, and the creative force behind Sheaf Design.

Qualified to degree level, an original ‘Cas lass’ — Leanne came to Sheffield after moving here to study Graphic Design back in 2002. She met Martin in her student halls, and the rest is history.

Before setting up her own design business, Leanne worked as an in-house graphic designer for 15 years at a Barnsley-based design and marketing agency.

In this fast-paced environment, she worked on creative projects for a host of industries — from healthcare and beauty, to industrial and trades. She credits her time here with teaching her how to adapt quickly to create engaging solutions, whilst meeting the brief and hitting tight deadlines.

Now she uses her wide skill set on a daily basis to deliver stunning individual designs, each carefully researched and expertly crafted to help her clients stand out and grow.

Martin sheaf design works director

Martin | Manager & Director

Originally from Nottingham, Martin came to Sheffield to study photography after studying art history and photography at college in Norwich.

Now as a full time manager at a corporate business, Martin’s administrative and managerial skill set keeps everythings organised and running smoothly, as well as being on hand to offer support and solve problems.

You’ll find him taking care of business in the background, studying excel spreadsheets and looking after accounts. That said, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty.

Martin assists in all aspects of the business — from picking up enquiries and making deliveries, to running the printer. When it’s all hands on deck he’ll even join in with design, finishing, and packing your orders.

outdoors family

It’s not all work

As it’s a family affair, you may even see our gang out and about together around the Kelham Island area, or helping us set up at business events.

Out of work we enjoy indie music (you’ll find Leanne at the front at Tramlines), walking and camping in the countryside, checking out local attractions, and enjoying a few beers and pub grub (with J2Os for our mini colleagues).

Why ‘Sheaf’ Design?

Like many people who become adopted Sheffielders, we fell in love with this city, and we’re incredibly proud to live here.

And since we serve so many incredible businesses in Sheffield & South Yorkshire, it seemed only fitting to incorporate a little Sheffield into our business.

For those from further afield — the river Sheaf runs right through the city, and is where Sheffield gets its name from.

Winter Garden Sheffield

Why ‘Sheaf’ Design?

Like many people who become adopted Sheffielders, we fell in love with this city, and we’re incredibly proud to live here.

And since we serve so many incredible businesses in Sheffield & South Yorkshire, it seemed only fitting to incorporate a little Sheffield into our business.

For those from further afield — the river Sheaf runs right through the city, and is where Sheffield gets its name from.

Winter Garden Sheffield

OUR MISSION

What we’re here to do…

We help small, local, independent businesses — guiding them towards a coherent brand identity, with professionally coordinated digital and print design. We deliver a straightforward and enjoyable experience, resulting in impactful design that works.

OUR VALUES

What we stand for…

Creative

We like to keep things fresh, try new things, and be innovative in our designs

Supportive

We care about our customer’s success, love to cheer them on, and we’re always on hand when we’re needed

Straightforward

We keep things as simple as possible, and make sure communication is clear

Enjoyable

We deliver a friendly, relaxed service — and inject a bit of fun into the design experience

OUR VISION

Where we’re headed…

Sheaf Design Works believes in making good design accessible to all businesses, regardless of size. We want to help small business owners get ahead by educating them about the importance of design consistency, showing them how it works to create engagement, excitement, and authority.

OUR MISSION

What we’re here to do…

We help small, local, independent businesses — guiding them towards a coherent brand identity, with professionally coordinated digital and print design. We deliver a straightforward and enjoyable experience, resulting in impactful design that works.

OUR VISION

Where we’re headed…

Sheaf Design Works believes in making good design accessible to all businesses, regardless of size. We want to help small business owners get ahead by educating them about the importance of design consistency, showing them how it works to create engagement, excitement, and authority.

OUR VALUES

What we stand for…

Creative

We like to keep things fresh, try new things, and be innovative in our designs

Supportive

We care about our customer’s success, love to cheer them on, and we’re always on hand when we’re needed

Straightforward

We keep things as simple as possible, and make sure communication is clear

Enjoyable

We deliver a friendly, relaxed service — and inject a bit of fun into the design experience

Want to know more?

Book a free 30 minute discovery call with us…