DHD, a cutting-edge creative and brand agency based in Belfast, is preparing for a milestone year of growth and global impact in 2025, building on a record-breaking 2024. The agency, which has tripled its headcount since 2020, continues to deliver comprehensive marketing solutions that transform brands and resonate with audiences worldwide.
In recent months, DHD has welcomed six new team members and celebrated major client wins, including the prestigious Harvard Business School. It has also partnered with renowned institutions such as MIT, University of Michigan, Northwestern, and Penn, cementing its reputation as a trusted global creative partner. Closer to home, DHD has collaborated with leading brands like McLaughlin and Harvey, Cancer Fund for Children, Carbon Responsible, and Two Stacks Whiskey.
For nearly two decades, DHD has worked with hundreds of businesses and organizations across sectors such as retail, food, hospitality, tourism, energy, and non-profits. From crafting brands that resonate, to building websites that deliver results, the team has become known for its impactful, creative solutions. With expertise spanning strategy, brand, design, video, photography, website development, and social media management, DHD offers a truly comprehensive service.
Looking ahead, DHD anticipates continued momentum with creative and digital end-to-end service offerings—positioning the agency for success in dynamic fields such as healthcare, sustainability, sport, and entertainment.
Founded in 2008, DHD strategically relocated to Belfast’s Ormeau Labs in 2022. This move placed the agency within a vibrant creative and entrepreneurial hub, which Founder and Creative Director David Henderson credits as pivotal to DHD’s ongoing success:
“Our move to Belfast placed us closer to clients and partners, enhancing our ability to innovate quickly and forge valuable new connections. The collaborative energy and access to talent have been game-changing, enabling us to build a strong, creative, and well-rounded team.”
David also reflects on DHD’s journey:
“We’ve come a long way since starting with just a handful of us and some big ideas back in 2008. Now, we’re a team of 15 and still growing. Seeing globally renowned clients like Harvard Business School trust us is proof that creative passion and hard work resonate, no matter where you’re based. Building and rebuilding brands is what we do best, and in 2025, we are going to be working with some genuine, globally renowned household names.”
As DHD looks forward to the year ahead, the agency is poised to make an even greater impact in established and emerging industries:
“I’m excited for DHD to bring innovative design solutions to healthcare, sustainability, entertainment, and sport sectors in 2025,” David shares: “these dynamic fields demand fresh ideas and meaningful engagement with customers, service users, and the wider public.”
The agency also plans to expand its social media and content strategy services while continuing to push creative boundaries in videography and photography. Attendance at industry-leading events such as SaaStock in Dublin, MAD//Fest in Manchester, Web Summit in Lisbon, and client showcases in London will further elevate DHD’s profile.
David emphasizes that DHD’s success lies not just in its creative output but also in its culture.
“Each member of our team genuinely supports one another, and that collaborative spirit drives the quality of work we deliver. Being a Northern Ireland business has positioned us exceptionally well for global partnerships—our connectivity and talent pool make us ideal for international collaboration.”
As 2025 begins, DHD is ready to seize new opportunities while staying true to its mission: delivering creative and effective solutions to clients worldwide.
For more information about DHD and its services, visit wearedhd.com.
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