Strategic brand identity design for ambitious businesses

Strategic brand identity design for ambitious businesses

Strategic brand identity design for ambitious businesses

Branding is the heart and soul of
any business. It shapes how people
see you, how they feel about
you – and ultimately why they
choose you over somebody else.

Branding is the heart and soul
of any business. It shapes how
people see you, how
they feel about you – and
ultimately why they choose
you over somebody else.

Branding is the
heart and soul
of any business.
It shapes how
people see
you, how they
feel about you
– and ultimately
why they choose
you over
somebody else.

Branding is the heart and soul of
any business. It shapes how people
see you, how they feel about
you – and ultimately why they
choose you over somebody else.

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I help established, growing businesses build brands that command authority, attract higher-value clients, and hold their own against bigger competitors. With over 20 years of agency experience, I combine strategic thinking with commercial insight to create distinctive brand identities that strengthen credibility, support growth, and reflect where your business is today, not where it started.

I help established, growing businesses build brands that command authority, attract higher-value clients, and hold their own against bigger competitors. With over 20 years of agency experience, I combine strategic thinking with commercial insight to create distinctive brand identities that strengthen credibility, support growth, and reflect where your business is today, not where it started.

I help established, growing businesses build brands that command authority, attract higher-value clients, and hold their own against bigger competitors. With over 20 years of agency experience, I combine strategic thinking with commercial insight to create distinctive brand identities that strengthen credibility, support growth, and reflect where your business is today, not where it started.

Selected brand identity projects

Selected brand identity projects

Selected brand
identity projects

Selected brand identity projects

Brand Indentity for an IT recruitmenter, Adroc

Adroc Group

A revolutionary brand upgrade for a tech team at the forefront of UK government digital innovation.

A revolutionary brand upgrade for a tech team at the forefront of UK government digital innovation.

Website and brand identity for an accountant

Seeder Heights

Rebranding a tax advisor that is all about the personal approach.

Rebranding a tax advisor that is all about the personal approach.

Elliott Scott HR business cards

Elliott Scott HR

Aligning Elliott Scott's global, award winning HR recruitment services with a prestigious new brand identity.

Aligning Elliott Scott's global, award winning HR recruitment services with a prestigious new brand identity.

IDS logo on illuminated sign

Interior Door Systems

Transforming IDS's brand identity and website into something as beautiful as their products

Transforming IDS's brand identity and website into something as beautiful as their products

The British Psychological Society Brand Identity brochure covers

The British Psychological Society

A new multi-layered brand identity based around brain activity patterns.

A new multi-layered brand identity based around brain activity patterns.

Moto Guru logo on a leather biker jacket

Moto Guru

A new brand identity for a new app that would appeal to Motor Cycle enthusiasts.

A new brand identity for a new app that would appeal to Motor Cycle enthusiasts.

Brand Indentity for an IT recruitmenter, Adroc

Adroc Group

A revolutionary brand upgrade for a tech team at the forefront of UK government digital innovation.

Website and brand identity for an accountant

Seeder Heights

Rebranding a tax advisor that is all about the personal approach.

Elliott Scott HR business cards

Elliott Scott HR

Aligning Elliott Scott's global, award winning HR recruitment services with a prestigious new brand identity.

Branding isn’t a “nice to have” once you're established
it's how you compete at the next level.

Branding isn’t a “nice to have”
once you're established it's how you compete at the next level.

Branding isn’t a “nice to have” once you're established it's how you compete at the next level.

Branding isn’t a “nice to have” once you're established
it's how you compete at the next level.

Does your current branding reflect the true quality of your business today? Many established businesses outgrow their original branding long before they replace it — the business has matured, the client base has changed, but the identity hasn't caught up. In a market where perception drives who gets picked, that gap costs you: it costs you in the calibre of enquiries you attract, the fees you can command, and the competitors you lose ground to. I close that gap. By combining deep strategy with high-impact visuals, I ensure your brand doesn't just look better, it works harder to attract higher-value clients and build lasting market authority.

Does your current branding reflect the true quality of your business today? Many established businesses outgrow their original branding long before they replace it — the business has matured, the client base has changed, but the identity hasn't caught up. In a market where perception drives who gets picked, that gap costs you: it costs you in the calibre of enquiries you attract, the fees you can command, and the competitors you lose ground to. I close that gap. By combining deep strategy with high-impact visuals, I ensure your brand doesn't just look better, it works harder to attract higher-value clients and build lasting market authority.

Shield - brand builds trust

Branding builds
trust early

A professional and consistent brand makes a business appear more reliable and established, which helps quickly overcome initial customer skepticism.

Shield - brand builds trust

Branding builds
trust early

A professional and consistent brand makes a business appear more reliable and established, which helps quickly overcome initial customer skepticism.

Shield - brand builds trust

Branding builds
trust early

A professional and consistent brand makes a business appear more reliable and established, which helps quickly overcome initial customer skepticism.

Peacock - great brand stands out

Branding creates
differentiation

In crowded markets, most offers look similar. Branding explains why this business is worth choosing instead of a competitor.

Peacock - great brand stands out

Branding creates
differentiation

In crowded markets, most offers look similar. Branding explains why this business is worth choosing instead of a competitor.

Peacock - great brand stands out

Branding creates
differentiation

In crowded markets, most offers look similar. Branding explains why this business is worth choosing instead of a competitor.

Branding creates
connection

People forget generic businesses. A clear brand name, visual identity, and tone of voice help customers remember you when they’re ready to buy later.

Branding creates
connection

People forget generic businesses. A clear brand name, visual identity, and tone of voice help customers remember you when they’re ready to buy later.

Branding creates
connection

People forget generic businesses. A clear brand name, visual identity, and tone of voice help customers remember you when they’re ready to buy later.

Target the right clients with the right branding

Attract the
right customers

Branding shapes who you appeal to. Attract customers who align with your style, values, and quality level – leading to better enquiries and clients.

Target the right clients with the right branding

Attract the
right customers

Branding shapes who you appeal to. Attract customers who align with your style, values, and quality level – leading to better enquiries and clients.

Target the right clients with the right branding

Attract the
right customers

Branding shapes who you appeal to. Attract customers who align with your style, values, and quality level – leading to better enquiries and clients.

Branding services

Branding services

Branding services

Branding services

Every brand identity project is built around what your business actually needs, from strategy and positioning through to visual identity, guidelines and full brand rollout.

Brand strategy

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Know where you stand. Define where you're going.

  • Competitor and market landscape analysis

  • Audience profiling and persona development

  • Brand positioning statement

  • Core values and mission definition

Brand strategy

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Know where you stand. Define where you're going.

  • Competitor and market landscape analysis

  • Audience profiling and persona development

  • Brand positioning statement

  • Core values and mission definition

Brand tone of voice

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Say the right things, the right way.

  • Brand personality and voice attributes

  • Messaging frameworks and key phrases

  • Writing style guide with examples

  • Channel-specific tone guidance

Brand tone of voice

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Say the right things, the right way.

  • Brand personality and voice attributes

  • Messaging frameworks and key phrases

  • Writing style guide with examples

  • Channel-specific tone guidance

Brand design

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A visual identity that works everywhere.

  • Logo design and variations

  • Typography selection and hierarchy

  • Colour palette development

  • Iconography, imagery and supporting graphics

Brand design

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A visual identity that works everywhere.

  • Logo design and variations

  • Typography selection and hierarchy

  • Colour palette development

  • Iconography, imagery and supporting graphics

Brand guidelines

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Consistency, documented and delivered.

  • Logo usage rules & clear space

  • Colour & typography specifications

  • Dos and don'ts with visual examples

  • Digital & print usage guidance

Brand guidelines

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Consistency, documented and delivered.

  • Logo usage rules & clear space

  • Colour & typography specifications

  • Dos and don'ts with visual examples

  • Digital & print usage guidance

Brand application

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Bring your brand into the real world.

  • Business card and stationery design

  • Print materials, brochures, advertising

  • Branded merchandise and apparel

  • Social media, digital templates and website

Brand application

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Bring your brand into the real world.

  • Business card and stationery design

  • Print materials, brochures, advertising

  • Branded merchandise and apparel

  • Social media, digital templates and website

Brand repositioning

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Evolve your brand as your business grows.

  • Brand audit and gap analysis

  • New audience research and mapping

  • Revised positioning and messaging

  • Rebrand or brand refresh execution

Brand repositioning

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Evolve your brand as your business grows.

  • Brand audit and gap analysis

  • New audience research and mapping

  • Revised positioning and messaging

  • Rebrand or brand refresh execution

Ready to make your brand impossible to ignore?

Ready to make your brand impossible to ignore?

Ready to make your brand impossible to ignore?

Ready to make your brand impossible to ignore?

Stop blending in and start building the authority your business deserves. Let’s talk about your project and see how we can take your brand to the next level.

Who I've worked with

NHS logo
Westlers logo
Sports Tours International Logo
Taste Original Logo
Cyberark logo
IDS logo
Briggs and Forrester logo
F5 logo
Liverpool Womens Hospital logo
Ye Olde Oak logo
Elliott Scott logo
Knifesavers logo
Tuffa logo
Seeder Heights logo
Adroc logo

Who I've worked with

NHS logo
Westlers logo
Sports Tours International Logo
Taste Original Logo
Cyberark logo
IDS logo
Briggs and Forrester logo
F5 logo
Liverpool Womens Hospital logo
Ye Olde Oak logo
Elliott Scott logo
Knifesavers logo
Tuffa logo
Seeder Heights logo
Adroc logo

Who I've worked with

NHS logo
Westlers logo
Sports Tours International Logo
IDS logo
Briggs and Forrester logo
F5 logo
Elliott Scott logo
Knifesavers logo
Tuffa logo
Taste Original Logo
Cyberark logo
Liverpool Womens Hospital logo
Ye Olde Oak logo
Adroc logo
Seeder Heights logo

REVIEWs

REVIEWs

REVIEWs

Branding
FAQS

What types of businesses do you create branding for?

I work with established, growing businesses that are ready to invest in a brand that matches their ambition — companies who've outgrown their early branding and need an identity that reflects the quality of what they actually do. I've worked across sectors including recruitment, healthcare, technology, professional services, manufacturing, property, beauty, food & drink and fintech. This isn't a fit for every business. If you're just starting out with a limited budget, a full brand identity project may not be the right next step yet — a simpler logo or DIY approach might serve you better for now.

What’s included in a brand identity design package?

My brand identity packages include everything you need to compete at a higher level — brand strategy, logo design, colour palette, typography, brand guidelines, and visual assets for print and digital. I also provide creative direction to make sure your brand feels unified and consistent across every platform.

How much does a professional brand identity cost?

A comprehensive brand identity project typically starts from £5,000. The investment depends on the scope, strategic requirements and number of brand applications involved. Projects can include brand strategy, positioning, visual and verbal identity, brand guidelines and key brand applications. I'll define the scope and investment clearly before work begins.

How long does a branding project take?

Most branding projects take around 2–6 weeks, depending on complexity, scope and feedback. I'll outline a clear timeline so you can see progress from brand discovery and strategy through to final design delivery.

Can you refresh my brand instead of starting again?

Yes — many established businesses already have a brand foundation that just needs refining rather than replacing. I offer brand refresh packages to modernise your visuals, update colours and typography, and strengthen your overall identity while keeping what still works.

What does a strategic brand identity involve?

A strategic brand identity starts with understanding your business, market, audience and ambitions before any visual design begins. It can involve positioning, competitor and audience research, brand personality, messaging and creative direction, followed by the development of your visual and verbal identity. The result is a brand built around a clear strategic purpose rather than simply a new logo.

Why should I invest in brand strategy before visual design?

Without strategy, there's a risk of creating a brand that looks good but doesn't communicate the right message or differentiate your business. Brand strategy establishes who you're trying to reach, what you want to be known for and why customers should choose you. It gives the creative work a clear commercial purpose.

How do I know when my business needs a rebrand?

A rebrand can be appropriate when your business has outgrown its identity, changed direction, entered a new market, developed a different audience or no longer feels represented by its existing brand. Sometimes the foundations are still right and a brand refresh is enough. I'll help determine the right approach before recommending any work.

Can you develop the brand and website together?

Yes. Brand identity and website design work particularly well together because the website is often one of the most important places customers experience your brand. Developing both together creates consistency between your positioning, visual identity, messaging and digital experience.

Why work with a design studio rather than a larger branding agency?

Made by Simon combines the experience and strategic approach of an agency with the direct involvement and flexibility of a specialist design studio. You get senior creative thinking, a clear point of contact and the flexibility to bring in additional specialist expertise when a project requires it.

Branding
FAQS

What types of businesses do you create branding for?

I work with established, growing businesses that are ready to invest in a brand that matches their ambition — companies who've outgrown their early branding and need an identity that reflects the quality of what they actually do. I've worked across sectors including recruitment, healthcare, technology, professional services, manufacturing, property, beauty, food & drink and fintech. This isn't a fit for every business. If you're just starting out with a limited budget, a full brand identity project may not be the right next step yet — a simpler logo or DIY approach might serve you better for now.

What’s included in a brand identity design package?

My brand identity packages include everything you need to compete at a higher level — brand strategy, logo design, colour palette, typography, brand guidelines, and visual assets for print and digital. I also provide creative direction to make sure your brand feels unified and consistent across every platform.

How much does a professional brand identity cost?

A comprehensive brand identity project typically starts from £5,000. The investment depends on the scope, strategic requirements and number of brand applications involved. Projects can include brand strategy, positioning, visual and verbal identity, brand guidelines and key brand applications. I'll define the scope and investment clearly before work begins.

How long does a branding project take?

Most branding projects take around 2–6 weeks, depending on complexity, scope and feedback. I'll outline a clear timeline so you can see progress from brand discovery and strategy through to final design delivery.

Can you refresh my brand instead of starting again?

Yes — many established businesses already have a brand foundation that just needs refining rather than replacing. I offer brand refresh packages to modernise your visuals, update colours and typography, and strengthen your overall identity while keeping what still works.

What does a strategic brand identity involve?

A strategic brand identity starts with understanding your business, market, audience and ambitions before any visual design begins. It can involve positioning, competitor and audience research, brand personality, messaging and creative direction, followed by the development of your visual and verbal identity. The result is a brand built around a clear strategic purpose rather than simply a new logo.

Why should I invest in brand strategy before visual design?

Without strategy, there's a risk of creating a brand that looks good but doesn't communicate the right message or differentiate your business. Brand strategy establishes who you're trying to reach, what you want to be known for and why customers should choose you. It gives the creative work a clear commercial purpose.

How do I know when my business needs a rebrand?

A rebrand can be appropriate when your business has outgrown its identity, changed direction, entered a new market, developed a different audience or no longer feels represented by its existing brand. Sometimes the foundations are still right and a brand refresh is enough. I'll help determine the right approach before recommending any work.

Can you develop the brand and website together?

Yes. Brand identity and website design work particularly well together because the website is often one of the most important places customers experience your brand. Developing both together creates consistency between your positioning, visual identity, messaging and digital experience.

Why work with a design studio rather than a larger branding agency?

Made by Simon combines the experience and strategic approach of an agency with the direct involvement and flexibility of a specialist design studio. You get senior creative thinking, a clear point of contact and the flexibility to bring in additional specialist expertise when a project requires it.

Branding FAQS

What types of businesses do you create branding for?

I work with established, growing businesses that are ready to invest in a brand that matches their ambition — companies who've outgrown their early branding and need an identity that reflects the quality of what they actually do. I've worked across sectors including recruitment, healthcare, technology, professional services, manufacturing, property, beauty, food & drink and fintech. This isn't a fit for every business. If you're just starting out with a limited budget, a full brand identity project may not be the right next step yet — a simpler logo or DIY approach might serve you better for now.

What’s included in a brand identity design package?

My brand identity packages include everything you need to compete at a higher level — brand strategy, logo design, colour palette, typography, brand guidelines, and visual assets for print and digital. I also provide creative direction to make sure your brand feels unified and consistent across every platform.

How much does a professional brand identity cost?

A comprehensive brand identity project typically starts from £5,000. The investment depends on the scope, strategic requirements and number of brand applications involved. Projects can include brand strategy, positioning, visual and verbal identity, brand guidelines and key brand applications. I'll define the scope and investment clearly before work begins.

How long does a branding project take?

Most branding projects take around 2–6 weeks, depending on complexity, scope and feedback. I'll outline a clear timeline so you can see progress from brand discovery and strategy through to final design delivery.

Can you refresh my brand instead of starting again?

Yes — many established businesses already have a brand foundation that just needs refining rather than replacing. I offer brand refresh packages to modernise your visuals, update colours and typography, and strengthen your overall identity while keeping what still works.

What does a strategic brand identity involve?

A strategic brand identity starts with understanding your business, market, audience and ambitions before any visual design begins. It can involve positioning, competitor and audience research, brand personality, messaging and creative direction, followed by the development of your visual and verbal identity. The result is a brand built around a clear strategic purpose rather than simply a new logo.

Why should I invest in brand strategy before visual design?

Without strategy, there's a risk of creating a brand that looks good but doesn't communicate the right message or differentiate your business. Brand strategy establishes who you're trying to reach, what you want to be known for and why customers should choose you. It gives the creative work a clear commercial purpose.

How do I know when my business needs a rebrand?

A rebrand can be appropriate when your business has outgrown its identity, changed direction, entered a new market, developed a different audience or no longer feels represented by its existing brand. Sometimes the foundations are still right and a brand refresh is enough. I'll help determine the right approach before recommending any work.

Can you develop the brand and website together?

Yes. Brand identity and website design work particularly well together because the website is often one of the most important places customers experience your brand. Developing both together creates consistency between your positioning, visual identity, messaging and digital experience.

Why work with a design studio rather than a larger branding agency?

Made by Simon combines the experience and strategic approach of an agency with the direct involvement and flexibility of a specialist design studio. You get senior creative thinking, a clear point of contact and the flexibility to bring in additional specialist expertise when a project requires it.

Branding
FAQS

What types of businesses do you create branding for?

I work with established, growing businesses that are ready to invest in a brand that matches their ambition — companies who've outgrown their early branding and need an identity that reflects the quality of what they actually do. I've worked across sectors including recruitment, healthcare, technology, professional services, manufacturing, property, beauty, food & drink and fintech. This isn't a fit for every business. If you're just starting out with a limited budget, a full brand identity project may not be the right next step yet — a simpler logo or DIY approach might serve you better for now.

What’s included in a brand identity design package?

My brand identity packages include everything you need to compete at a higher level — brand strategy, logo design, colour palette, typography, brand guidelines, and visual assets for print and digital. I also provide creative direction to make sure your brand feels unified and consistent across every platform.

How much does a professional brand identity cost?

A comprehensive brand identity project typically starts from £5,000. The investment depends on the scope, strategic requirements and number of brand applications involved. Projects can include brand strategy, positioning, visual and verbal identity, brand guidelines and key brand applications. I'll define the scope and investment clearly before work begins.

How long does a branding project take?

Most branding projects take around 2–6 weeks, depending on complexity, scope and feedback. I'll outline a clear timeline so you can see progress from brand discovery and strategy through to final design delivery.

Can you refresh my brand instead of starting again?

Yes — many established businesses already have a brand foundation that just needs refining rather than replacing. I offer brand refresh packages to modernise your visuals, update colours and typography, and strengthen your overall identity while keeping what still works.

What does a strategic brand identity involve?

A strategic brand identity starts with understanding your business, market, audience and ambitions before any visual design begins. It can involve positioning, competitor and audience research, brand personality, messaging and creative direction, followed by the development of your visual and verbal identity. The result is a brand built around a clear strategic purpose rather than simply a new logo.

Why should I invest in brand strategy before visual design?

Without strategy, there's a risk of creating a brand that looks good but doesn't communicate the right message or differentiate your business. Brand strategy establishes who you're trying to reach, what you want to be known for and why customers should choose you. It gives the creative work a clear commercial purpose.

How do I know when my business needs a rebrand?

A rebrand can be appropriate when your business has outgrown its identity, changed direction, entered a new market, developed a different audience or no longer feels represented by its existing brand. Sometimes the foundations are still right and a brand refresh is enough. I'll help determine the right approach before recommending any work.

Can you develop the brand and website together?

Yes. Brand identity and website design work particularly well together because the website is often one of the most important places customers experience your brand. Developing both together creates consistency between your positioning, visual identity, messaging and digital experience.

Why work with a design studio rather than a larger branding agency?

Made by Simon combines the experience and strategic approach of an agency with the direct involvement and flexibility of a specialist design studio. You get senior creative thinking, a clear point of contact and the flexibility to bring in additional specialist expertise when a project requires it.

Where to next?

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