Project 53 is an independent design agency based in Leeds and London. We work with local, national and international clients in a wide range of fields from concerts, events, hospitality and luxury to online, digital and sports.
Project 53 is an independent design agency based in Leeds and London. We work with local, national and international clients in a wide range of fields from concerts, events, hospitality and luxury to online, digital and sports.

Project 53 is a team of creative individuals assembled from all corners of the design industry. Our belief is simple: stunning and effective design accomplished through relentless attention to detail and close working relationships.
Local and international projects are undertaken with the same key approach: to improve business with considered and tailored design that is coherent and appropriate whilst challenging traditional boundaries and conventions.
The Project 53 method is flexible and highly responsive through all aspects of our process, from budgeting, to new and innovative production techniques.
We take great pride in the quality and finish of our print work. A well established network of printers, manufacturers and suppliers help us deliver a broad range of creative products in traditional print, packaging or special substrates such as wood or plastics.
Our digital work is executed with pixel to pixel detail and our front end designers work closely with our back end developers to create new and innovative digital applications.
From impeccably produced print work that utilises elegant traditional techniques, to cutting edge web development, we are perfectly positioned to offer the most comprehensive creative design strategies across a broad range of disciplines.
Fantasy League Manager
Project 53 were asked to create an identity and interface for online pooled betting game 'Fantasy League Manager'.Its creators required a concise interface with simplicity at its heart. We created a modular system with clear boundaries suitable for use across multiple platforms.
Leeds Brewery
Project 53 provides the city's largest brewery and its ever growing portfolio of unique outlets with strategic planning and execution of advertising materials for a range of in-house and public occasions throughout the year.We provide print and digital solutions and maintain the continuity of the outlets whilst taking into account the individuality of the pubs and bars.
The Gorbachev Foundation
In 2010, Project 53 were proudly asked by the Gorbachev Foundation to create and manage a brand for the 80th birthday of former president Mikhail Gorbachev.We created 'Eighty', a suite of bespoke work to commemorate the event that included bespoke packaging for tickets to the exclusive Royal Albert Hall event, along with the event website and successful print campaign helping to sell out the event.
Milnes Walker
Project 53 were approached by Milnes Walker, a property company undergoing a re-brand and re-launch.We were tasked with producing a cross platform identity that would transfer elegantly from signage and print to web and TV, but also stand alone as an icon. The outcome was a simple monochrome identity that whilst conveying a solid, professional reputation remained elegant and versatile.
Global Art Production
Global Art produce a diverse range of high end VIP concerts and events throughout Europe and Russia and beyond. Project 53 were briefed with the design of their new identity.Crucially, the identity needed to work across large scale concerts and select VIP ceremonies in multiple territories whilst reflecting the experience and expertise of the team.
The Gorbachev Foundation
Project 53 were instructed by the Foundation to create a beautiful bespoke ticket package for 300 VIP guests.With no expense spared, we created flawless high gloss walnut presentation cases with two levels lined in Alcantara, each with 12 tickets and exclusive commemorative gold coins.