Another look at the brand identity and logo design process behind the scenes – this time for Old Bank Coffee House. One of the primary functions of a logo is to identify – and in a world saturated with brands, this is increasingly challenging. That’s why I love logo’s which tie into a brands unique story, and that was certainly …
JM Graphic Design Portfolio: Brand Identity, Logo Design & Web Design – with a pinch of packaging!
https://youtu.be/UWp0bM7vRUM Some of my favourite graphic and web design projects over the last few years – with a pinch of packaging! I’m often asked by design students “what should I include in my portfolio”? Or “how varied should I be with the work I show”? The best way to answer that, is to show you what I’ve decided to include …
Brand Strategy for Luxury and high end
For brand identity designers, one of the best ways to take your work to the next level is by focusing, not just on the concepts you’re creating; but the strategy behind them, WHY you’re creating them. All too often as freelancers, in efforts to ensure the project fits a clients budget – we’ll be tempted to charge straight in with …
NEW CLASS | Brand Identity Process: Achieve better results, spend HALF the time
View the class preview here; https://youtu.be/oov9SECPZmA View the full class on Skillshare here; https://skl.sh/3c98Jdi Do you wish you could stream-line your brand identity design process? Do you still struggle to consistently produce great results within a reasonable timeframe? Wonder how to scale the entire identity design process down to meet your clients needs/budgets? Or are you interested …
2020 Video Portfolio
For those of you who’d prefer to sit back and enjoy viewing examples of my recent work without having to navigate across any pages. A fair mixture of my work on Luxury brands, Corporates and some specialised work for Photographers is included here. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/dQoT5PPGzEU
Remote Meetings VS in-person?
Even before the Corona Virus outbreak, many of my clients have preferred meeting virtually – via Skype, Whatsapp video etc. It saves time, money, is better for the environment (lower carbon footprint due to no commute) and in light of the COVID-19 outbreak; is now a little safer for all! Is it as effective as meeting in person? You may …
Check out my new class on Skillshare
Start Your Journey as a Freelance Graphic Designer (CLICK HERE) Check out my new class on Skillshare, just click the link above. Skillshare is a great way to develop your skillset at a time and a pace convenient to you. I’ve used it for many years, and when they invited me to create my own class I was excited to take …
Startup Branding / Brand Identity
Getting your startup off the ground can be overwhelming, with so much to do and often a limited timeframe to do it. Establishing a professional brand identity is an important factor, and not one that should be overlooked. Even at the earlier stages, having your branding in place sends a positive message to potential investors and shows that you are …
Design Processes – a road-map for Branding & Web Design
What is the process for a brand identity project? What steps does a Graphic Designer take to create a logo? How long does it take to have a website developed? All good questions… Having a clear, tried and tested process is important for both you the designer and your clients. It adds a layer of transparency to the entire project …








