What does your brand innately care about?

I’ll make an educated guess that what you care about is related to something that you notice, a lot....

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A part of nature

The UK is home to a variety of amazing and beautiful habitats and species, yet it is heartbreakingly one...

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Summer of love for your brand

The spirit of the ‘Summer of love’ The iconic and influential 1967’s Summer of Love was a social movement,...

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Brand purpose alignment

Spring time feels like the official start to the year, with nature awakening from it’s winter slumber, fully restored...

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Contrast and clarity

A beautiful reflection Contrast; the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.* Contrasts can positively highlight...

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A fulfilling harvest – brand purpose

Harvest is one of my favourite aspects of Autumn. It provides a perfect example of tasks to be carried...

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Brand focus word: Abundance

Abundance; the appreciation of life in all it’s fullness The different experiences and events over the past few years...

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The great spring clean

Whilst you can absolutely perform a ‘spring clean’ at any time of the year, tackling it during the spring...

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Time out to prioritise

Planning ahead Do you sometimes find special events and milestone days tend to somehow spring themselves upon you? Did...

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Brand personality quiet leadership

Introducing seasonal brand theory and why it’s such an important approach to help you establish your authentic brand personality....

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Brand focus word ‘green’ Part 3 – new growth and life

In Part 1, I explored what a brand focus word is and why I’d chosen the word green, in...

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5 ways to show your brand ethics

Why are brand ethics important? How you do business and live out your brand is part of your brand...

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Design for good – sustainable designer illustrated totes and tees

From the purpose of the design, production, through to delivery to your door (and beyond – its also a...

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Brand focus word ‘green’ Part 2 – connection and balance

In Part 1, I explored what a brand focus word is and why I’d chosen the word green. In...

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Your FREE brand checklist

A free resource ready for you to download today: Your Ultimate Brand Checklist  

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How the colour green helps you to keep cool in hot weather

The colour green is used in nature to represent food, water and life – signalling a place of safety...

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What is a brand focus word and why I’ve chosen the word ‘green’?

A brand focus word is a single word you choose that inspires you. It captures something that you are...

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Why brand strategy is rooted in your story

A personal approach to brand strategy for purpose-led founders Whether reviewing, refreshing or developing a new brand, my process...

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The importance of biodiversity and the impact your brand can make

The health of our planet is vitally important, and I believe we can work together to restore biodiversity and...

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How to enhance your brand communications

Your brand has the power to make a difference in how your business is seen, heard and felt. It...

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From brand to boxes!

Using colour and design to plan, organise and categorise At the time of writing I’m in the process of...

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Creating thriving brands and spaces!

Bring your brand alive A brand is a living entity, complete with values, tone of voice and personality of...

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A recipe for happiness

Live your brand Discovering your personal brand It’s really important to take the time to find your personal brand...

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The role of stories in our lives

Bearing an untold story “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou When...

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Positive steps forward

Amidst uncertain times Entering the new year straight into the next full lockdown has come as a real blow,...

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Overcoming obstacles to continue to tell your story

Creative design support to work around the challenges of Covid-19 The impact of Covid-19 on charities has presented many...

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Create an inclusive culture through branding design

Building a better future When it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) charities frequently react by taking a...

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Why effective communication of brand values is essential

Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, BBC Children in Need (CiN) raised over a staggering £37m during their lockdown November appeal....

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Create communications that reflect your ethical branding and purpose!

Ethical branding is woven into every factor of a brand’s communications, internally and externally It is a powerful tool...

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Creating the design identity of an award winning brand

‘A good investment’ Beverley Poole, the founder of Aspire4business, is a business power force of energy and drive, drawing...

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Ethical branding represents itself through visual brand communications

Ethical branding is a multifaceted topic. It covers your purpose, making changes towards living a healthier life, caring for...

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Arrivals and Departures: empathy is the catalyst for longevity

Hope and beauty exists, even during the ups and downs of pandemic life The last few weeks have been...

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Focus your business with client personas

Discover how you can develop and use powerful client personas so that you can be seen and heard in...

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The art of designing for print or screen

Your pre-flight print check The file format you need to prepare your artwork and documents as will depend on...

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Royal Horticultural Society’s values and branding design work together, perfectly!

The seeds you sow I love being outdoors in my garden. It instantly boosts my mood, gives me fresh...

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3 Reasons why brand culture matters

Brand culture is at the heart of your brand story It is the vision, values, goals, and the essence...

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Become the perfect choice – attract your ideal client

The changing landscape More and more organisations and businesses are delivering their services online and working remotely. Enforced by...

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UK charities unite in addressing hate speech on social media

With the rise of hate speech and abusive rhetoric being posted on social media, internet platforms are taking action....

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Show your organisation’s diversity and inclusivity through branding

Establishing a positive brand culture Being aware of your brand’s diverse makeup within the team, those that you serve,...

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The pandemic is a driving force behind sustainable branding – Part 2

I love seeing brands work towards becoming fully sustainable. They are creating ways to align their sustainable goals with...

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The pandemic is a driving force behind sustainable branding – Part 1

In honour of #PlasticFreeJuly, I’d like to share with you different campaigns and initiatives that focus on sustainability, and...

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Brand identity creation for a pioneer charity running to beat suicide

RunningSpace is on a mission ‘to see a world where every life is lived in all its fullness and...

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UK charities and one footballer, step up and improve the wellbeing of kids across the country

When schools first closed down across the UK, charities recognised it as a risk to the wellbeing of kids....

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Creating and styling a brand that helps clients feel good inside and out

‘The art of wellbeing and sustainable style’ The Quintessential Stylist is following her passion and purpose in helping others...

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How a brand audit guides your charity through the present and future

Shape the future you want to see Branding tells a story. It has the power to create profound statements...

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Rebranding to unify and align a charity’s identity with their caring objectives

There was so much to draw upon from Oakhaven Hospice’s important heritage through to their objectives and vision for...

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How #TheGreatRealisation became a pivotal and positive focus during COVID-19

For some, including family and friends, the pandemic has not been easy. Some relatives struggled, and continue to struggle...

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How the Scouts reacted and delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic – #TheGreatIndoors

The COVID-19 pandemic made the Scouts rethink its traditional practices and services The 113 year old charity recognised how...

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Shape the future you want to see

    On a mission to help change the world brand by brand We have an amazing opportunity right...

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How UK charity design continues to change due to COVID-19 – Part 2

As mentioned in part 1, charities quickly stepped up to meet the needs of its local communities. They concentrated...

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How UK charity design continues to change due to COVID-19 – Part 1

When the coronavirus hit, charities quickly went into action. They altered their services to match the changing needs of...

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Use summer colours to restore

Most summer charity events, music festivals, sporting events, including our beloved Wimbledon are postponed until 2021. This leaves the...

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How the strong iconic RNLI brand delivers

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) branding always delivers three words: active, personal and reliable The RNLI is an iconic...

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Why illustrations are effective with multiple generations and cultures

‘A picture is worth a thousand words,’ is a well known saying for a reason. Humans are visual creatures....

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VE Day slogans, fonts and war signs became our rally cry

This long weekend is Victory of Europe (VE) Day. It is a time for us to come together, virtually...

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The impact of colour in post-coronavirus times

When our brain looks at a colour, it translates that colour into instant feelings, opinions, and thoughts. It becomes...

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Strengthening the brand identity of an amazing purpose led organisation

Waste Knot are a purpose-led organisation through and through, waging a war on waste from field to plate! The...

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2 Charity brand design tips for a post-coronavirus era

After the coronavirus, when life returns to a new “norm” after lockdown, your supporters, team, and regulars will have...

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Creative #StayAtHome charity designs for May Bank Holiday Weekend

Families are spending more time together walking, playing games, and joining in on group video calls to relatives, classmates,...

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How charity brand design motivates people to take action

Developing a charity brand design is about creating a visual that emotionally appeals to supporters and inspires people to...

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2 Reasons Why Brand Design Matters

1. Brand design is about how a design works, not how it looks Before a charity or organisation meets...

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How your charity brand design can work for you!

Branding is not about randomly splashing your logo on a marketing piece or product. Your branding signifies your purpose,...

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