If you live locally to Barnet in North London (as I have for over 10 years now), be sure to look out for Noel Café; a high end coffee shop which will be occupying the space just opposite the large Sainsburys, across from New Barnet rail station. It’s always a pleasure to work with local businesses, and I was delighted …
The Process Behind the Scenes – Old Bank Coffee House
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 …
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 …
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 …
HUBOIS – Luxury Brand Logo Design
HUBOIS is a high end luxury brand specialising in premium leather goods; from belts to handbags. As the logo would feature prominently on a wide range of goods, it needed to be simple, remain clear at small sizes and work well when embossed or engraved. In my opinion – ALL logos should meet these criteria! However special care was taken to create …
The Portrait Boutique London – Brand Identity Design
I was commissioned to create a Brand Book / Manual & Full Branding for the Portrait Boutique London. They are a high end female portraiture studio, offering a bespoke service for a discerning clientele. Brand Identity, Logo Design, colour scheme, typography and usage are all outlined in this brand book. The Brand is minimal, minimalist, simple, dark, gold, white, refined, …
Logo Design & Book Cover Artwork for WithLove.London
With Love Dot London are location photographers who create experiences in London. With their flagship shoot style inspired by fashion, they commissioned me to create a Mobile friendly website that would look and feel just like a high end fashion blog. I also designed the simple but effective logo, and spent a considerable amount of time hand-drawing the signature artwork …
Updated Branding for JM Graphic Design
As of 21st May 2017… We’ve updated our Branding Gone is the Red & Black colour scheme & thumbprint logo – replaced by a more refined Monogram logo along with a black and white colour palette. Why? To better reflect my approach; simple, clear design which attracts the right kind of attention. The Red logo had been used since 2013, and …
How much should I pay for a logo design?
First of all, you need to determine whether you’re asking the right question! The majority of businesses require much more than a lone logo design – they need a carefully crafted brand identity to communicate on behalf of their company; often designed in light of extensive research and brand strategy. Even if you are a small business owner, this process can …