From Northern Design Co to Wyre Made – A New Chapter

If you’ve been following our journey for a while, you might have noticed something a little different around here… we’ve had a name change!

After a few years trading as Northern Design Co, we’re now officially Wyre Made.

Why the change?

When I first launched Northern Design Co back in 2020, the focus was very much on personalised metal wall signs. Over time, the business grew and evolved - with laser cutting, engraving, and all sorts of new creative projects joining the mix. It became clear that the old name no longer captured everything I was making.

I wanted a name that still reflected where I’m from, but also gave me room to grow. Living and working in Catterall, right by the River Wyre in Lancashire, it felt only right to anchor the brand in my local roots. And so Wyre Made was born - a name that’s simple, memorable, and proudly Northern.

What hasn’t changed?

  • The same products you love are still here (with plenty of new ranges coming soon).
  • It’s still me, Luke, running the workshop at the bottom of the garden (usually in slightly damp Lancashire weather).
  • The same attention to detail, friendly service, and custom design work you’ve always known me for.

What’s next?

The big news is that the new Wyre Made website is now live! You can browse, customise, and shop directly from there - alongside my Etsy store, which is now approaching 14,000 sales (thank you!). Over the coming weeks I’ll be adding even more new product ranges, so keep checking back.

A big thank you

Whether you’ve been with me since the Printmob shop days in Garstang, or found me online more recently, I want to say a huge thank you for your support. Running a small business has its ups and downs, but your encouragement, custom, and ideas have kept me going through it all.

Here’s to the next chapter - Wyre Made. Same maker, same creativity, new name.

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