Situated in Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City, The Forge Web Creations is a boutique design studio specialising in digital and graphic design.
Run by Sue Rutherford, The Forge began as The Forge Web Creations CC, a successful web design agency that started in 1999. Today, The Forge has evolved into an intimate independent Cape Town design studio that provides digital and graphic design solutions to individuals and small businesses.
This streamlined approach allows The Forge to offer a personalised solution with the advantage of one on one communication throughout the design process. Whether you are seeking a beautifully designed WordPress website, a stunning company logo, personalised corporate stationery such as letterheads and business cards, or expertly designed brochures, The Forge offers a wealth of experience and expertise that is backed by a warm, personalised approach to customer service.
Design Studio Solutions
With ample experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and WordPress, my design studio offers a wide range of design services. From digital design solutions all the way to business cards and additional graphic design solutions, I help you create a cohesive design for your brand. I also partner with highly skilled developers to assist in bringing my web design creations to life.
My services include the following:
Logo Design
Looking for a beautifully designed company logo? I will create a powerful logo that represents your brand in a way that is visual and eye-catching. The Forge offers a minimal, unique approach to professional logo design that helps you stand out for all the right reasons.
Business Cards
The Forge also offers business card design, to help you create a calling card that is perfectly suited to your logo, website and brand. Whether you are starting a new business or improving the look of your current card, this service helps you put your best proverbial foot forward when meeting new clients.
Letterheads
Take your branding to the next level with personalised letterhead design that ties in to your logo, business card and website look and style. Letterheads add a professional touch to both internal and external communication, while reinforcing your brand in a subtle yet powerful way.
Brochures
The Forge also offers brochure design that caters to the diverse needs of local businesses. Whether advertising an event or showcasing your products and services, a beautifully designed brochure is an essential tool in your marketing toolbox.
WordPress Websites
The Forge’s web design services are ideally suited to those seeking a responsive, eye-catching WordPress website. High quality premium themes such as Divi by Elegant Themes are to create minimal, user-friendly, clean, SEO optimised websites that look good and perform even better. As a former developer, I am always aware of coding challenges.
Looking for a Designer?
My extensive experience both as a developer and a web and graphic designer have given me a solid understanding of design that doesn’t only look great, but also works well. The advantage of working with an independent web designer is that it offers a personalised experience. As a small business owner, I understand the unique needs of freelancers and small scale businesses.
I work hand in hand with you through each step of the way, to create designs that resonate. If development or additional services are required, I have a strong network of specialists within various areas of coding, marketing and content creation. The Forge also provides fuss-free, affordable web design and graphic design that does not cost the earth, which further adds to your peace of mind.
Michael Olivier
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Sintrex
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I Will Be In
Cape Villa Collection
amaBele Belles
Digirisk
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The Dot Spot
Fraser Electrical
The Oak and Vine
Cape Stay Accommodation Guide
eFrog Digital Design
Gone Fishing
DigiGear
Brompton Swimming Club
JustBcoz
Green Goddess
Gary’s Surf School
Anglican Aids
The Support Room
Impulse
The Fetal Assesment Centre
Afristar Foundation
Anna Trzebinski
Logos:
We recently worked with Sue on a website project for a company that supplies high-end kitchens. The client was incredibly specific about their design requirements; Sue worked closely with us to achieve a design that was happily accepted. We look forward to working with Sue again.
Christopher MillsThank you so much. You’ve designed the website we dreamed of. It’s truly world-class.
Lewis Pugh