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Southampton
Creative Directory

Find services, skills and talent in one convenient place.

Southampton is a city brimming with creativity, imagination and entrepreneurial spirit. This new directory will be a powerful resource for everything creative – from seeing what’s out there to commissioning work and services.

Southampton Creative Directory by Southampton Forward launched in February 2024 to signpost and showcase the breadth of local talent working in the creative and cultural industries.

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next collaborator

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for a project

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  • Creative Discipline

  • Specialism/Services

Advertising
Branding & Identity
Graphic Design

We Are Indi

Branding & Identity, 

Southampton

Web design and development with a professional, personal service

Branding & Identity
Music
Writing

Vibrant Content (Founder: Filiz Taylan Yuzak)

Writing, 

Winchester

I help small business owners and creatives to grow organically through content and social media marketing. I support them with content writing, social media consultancy, LinkedIn profile makeovers / trainings. With a background in journalism, I am an award-winning writer with 14 years of experience.

Advertising
Branding & Identity
Graphic Design

Andy Sheppard

Branding & Identity, 

Southampton

Freelance Arts and Cultural Marketing Professional. Experience in Live Theatre, Performance, Museums and Attractions, Cultural Charity sector.

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Visual Arts
Writing

Jez Franck

Visual Arts, 

Southampton

Artist, poet, and workshop facilitator creating Beautiful Garbage from the discarded and overlooked. Through mixed media, words, and community connection, Jez explores transformation, reclamation and the beauty in imperfection - inviting others to create, reflect & reclaim their own narratives.

Entertainment
Production & Events
Sound

Bunker178 (The Art House Southampton)

Production & Events, 

Southampton

Post-apolocalypic performance pop-up, a mobile offshoot of The Art House Southampton, a venue that nestled in the centre of Southampton for 15 years before transforming into a moving entity. Bringing grassroots, folk and misfit acts from near and far.

Branding & Identity
Fashion & Beauty
Production & Events

The Thread Studio UK Ltd

Branding & Identity, 

Neptune House, Merlin Quay, Hazel Rd, Woolston, Soton SO197GB

Get Your Team Branded! Helping you to promote your company, team or event with Embroidered and Printed workwear clothing and promotional items. Cost-effective, Quality, Fast and friendly service right here in Southampton. We are Brilliant at Branding Stuff to help you make a strong first impression

Entertainment
Production & Events
Visual Arts

SeaCity Museum

Visual Arts, 

Southampton

Welcome to Southampton’s leading interactive attraction! SeaCity Museum is the home of Southampton’s Titanic story and several other exhibitions, including Gateway to the World and Southampton Stories.

Visual Arts

Southampton City Art Gallery

Visual Arts, 

Southampton

Explore Southampton City Art Gallery’s diverse collection of fine art, which can tell the story of European art from the Renaissance through to the present day. Regularly rotating displays feature works from the collection, national touring exhibitions and work by local artists.

Production & Events
Visual Arts

Tudor House and Garden

Visual Arts, 

Southampton

Tudor House is Southampton’s most important historic building, revealing over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town.

Fashion & Beauty
Graphic Design

Defy Hate Ltd

Fashion & Beauty, 

Southampton

de:fy:h8 uses fashion to promote change and challenge biases. Offering limited-run designs with meaningful backstories, the brand encourages personal growth and expression. Sustainability is central, with recyclable packaging and responsibly sourced clothing. Together, let's make a difference!

Visual Arts

Kye Wilson

Visual Arts, 

Southampton & Portsmouth

I am an award-winning visual artist using moving image to create video art and installations, often incorporating multidisciplinary, site-specific and live artworks.

Branding & Identity
Set & Prop Design
Visual Arts

Helen Burdfield

Branding & Identity, 

Southampton

Helen is a multidisciplinary creative with 5 years’ experience working with businesses, charities, musicians, and individuals.