Deal has a character all of its own. Behind the seafront sit narrow Georgian streets, with Middle Street at their heart, designated in 1968 as the first conservation area in Kent. The High Street is known for independent shops, delis, bookshops and cafés rather than chains. Along the shingle you’ll find the 1950s concrete pier, the Timeball Tower that still drops its ball at 1pm, and two of Henry VIII’s coastal artillery forts at Deal and Walmer. More and more people arrive from London too, via the high-speed service to St Pancras, bringing new businesses and higher expectations with them.
If you run a business in Deal, your customers notice good design. We’re a creative and digital agency based at Union Park in Maidstone. We’d always rather meet face to face, so we come to Deal or welcome you at our office, with a video call there if it’s easier. Our crew also travels to Deal for filming. Here’s where we can help:
Web Design & Development
Websites with the same care and personality as a good Deal shopfront, built to convert browsers into customers. Explore web design in Deal →
Video Production
Films shot on the pier, along the beach, in the old streets or inside your shop, kitchen or workshop. Explore video production in Deal →
Graphic Design
Menus, labels, posters and print with a crafted feel that suits the town’s independent spirit. Explore graphic design in Deal →
Branding & Visual Identity
Identities for new Deal ventures and for established businesses that want to keep pace with the town. Explore branding in Deal →
PPC, SEO & GEO
Search and social campaigns for CT14 residents, day visitors and the weekenders who plan trips from London. Explore SEO, PPC and GEO in Deal →
Mobile App Development
Apps and web apps for booking, ordering and membership when your customers keep coming back. Explore app development in Deal →
Deal is full of owner-run businesses where the founder cares about every detail, from the coffee to the carrier bag. We work the same way, and we’re happy to come to you so meetings fit around your opening hours.
Craft first
We sweat typography, photography and copy as much as code, because that’s what your Deal customers notice.
Meetings that fit around trading
We’ll come to you in Deal at a time that suits the business, or you’re welcome at our Maidstone office. A video call is an option on the busiest weeks.
Filming on the coast
For video, our crew comes to Deal and plans around tides, weather and your opening hours.
Areas we cover around Deal
We work with businesses throughout Deal and in Walmer, Kingsdown, Sholden, Great Mongeham and Sandwich, as well as Dover and the wider East Kent coast. Our full list of areas we cover spans the county.
Want to talk about a project? Call us on 01622 470474 or request a free quote.
Working with Dope Studio in Deal: FAQs
Is your studio in Deal?
No, we're based at Union Park in Maidstone. We come to Deal for meetings and filming, and you're welcome to visit us.
We're a tiny independent. Can you work with our budget?
Often, yes. We'll suggest a sensible scope and can start small, such as a website refresh or a set of social templates.
Can you help us reach visitors from London?
Yes. We can plan your website content and ad targeting around people researching a trip or a weekend away.
How do we get in touch?
Send a few details through our contact page and we'll arrange to meet, in Deal, at our office or by video call.
