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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.

Find the perfect freelancer or supplier for your event

Find your 
next collaborator

Commission a creative 
for a project

Are you a local creative?

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  • Creative Discipline

  • Specialism/Services

Advertising
Branding & Identity
Photography

Dev Place – Photographer and Social Media Specialist

Photography, 

Southampton

Dev is a content creator and photographer specialising in live music, arts and culture. Dev has wide-spanning experience in social media management, photography and content creation for arts organisations, cultural events and artist profiles.

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Dance
Theatre

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre

Dance, 

Southampton

We connect people through the power of movement! We challenge norms and defy expectations of who dance is for, where and how you experience it. We are the go-to experts in getting guys dancing, community activations and mass dance events - we believe anywhere can be a dance floor.

Branding & Identity
Production & Events
Sound

INNER AVENUE

Sound, 

Southampton

INNER AVENUE is a video podcast getting under the skin of creativity and career paths locally.

Advertising
Branding & Identity
Crafters & Makers

TheBadgeMan Ltd

Branding & Identity, 

Southampton

The Complete Branding Solution Catering for All Your Needs & Budget including Bespoke Badges, Medals, Stickers, Lanyards, Hats, Scarfs and Much More

Photography
Video/TV/Film Production

Dave Dodge Photography Ltd

Photography, 

Southampton

Photographer - Corporate / Marketing / PR / Sport

Graphic Design
Visual Arts

Finding Chewy

Visual Arts, 

Southampton

Artist and designer. Both digital and mural art, creating vibrant characters that celebrate the journey of self-discovery. Web and brand designer with 15+ years experience.

Graphic Design
Visual Arts

Si Newell

Visual Arts, 

Winchester

Architectural illustrator and qualified architect that produced high quality freehand illustrations for design consultancies, developers and individuals, both nationally and internationally.

Advertising
Photography

The South Social Hub

Photography, 

Southampton / Hampshire

Helping Local Cafès and Restaurants turn followers into customers☕️

Music
Photography
Video/TV/Film Production

Glen Jevon

Video/TV/Film Production, 

Hythe, Southampton

Photography Video Animation Composition

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Photography
Visual Arts

Nicky Bell

Visual Arts, 

Romsey

Nicky Bell Artist MA Fine Art Nicky has been teaching painting and drawing since 2017. Starting in Sussex in the Brighton and Worthing area, she now lives and works in Hampshire, as an Art Lecturer at Itchen College and professional exhibiting artist. Striking a balance freelance / teaching.

Crafters & Makers

Carole Hillman

Crafters & Makers, 

Southampton

I create fun and joyful cards and illustrations. They are all printed in the UK. I love playing with texture and mixing patterns together. I also love to put a touch of folk art in some of my work.

Branding & Identity
Graphic Design
Writing

SG Marketing

Branding & Identity, 

Southampton

A digital marketing agency with bags of experience to make you more visible and grab more eyeballs on your you. Building a brand and marketing still remain a challenge. People often think the challenge is creating content. It's not. Is it going to deliver your marketing vision?