“I had the great pleasure of working with Becks on the icon for my podcast and my book cover....
“Becks was very easy to work with, responsive and flexible and worked to the Tusk brand guidelines without...
I’ll make an educated guess that what you care about is related to something that you notice, a lot....
The UK is home to a variety of amazing and beautiful habitats and species, yet it is heartbreakingly one...
The spirit of the ‘Summer of love’ The iconic and influential 1967’s Summer of Love was a social movement,...
Spring time feels like the official start to the year, with nature awakening from it’s winter slumber, fully restored...
A beautiful reflection Contrast; the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.* Contrasts can positively highlight...
Harvest is one of my favourite aspects of Autumn. It provides a perfect example of tasks to be carried...
Abundance; the appreciation of life in all it’s fullness The different experiences and events over the past few years...
Whilst you can absolutely perform a ‘spring clean’ at any time of the year, tackling it during the spring...
Planning ahead Do you sometimes find special events and milestone days tend to somehow spring themselves upon you? Did...
Introducing seasonal brand theory and why it’s such an important approach to help you establish your authentic brand personality....
Bespoke illustration is a unique and personal way to communicate your brand personality through your brand touchpoints, in print...
Internal and external resources redesigned to update and bring the documents into alignment with the refreshed branding. The update...
Using design and illustration to celebrate the year and share the vision for the future 2021 was undeniably another...
Climate crisis infographics ‘Despite covering more than 70% of the earth’s surface, only 3% of the world’s water...
Creating brand illustrations to inspire hope and action for climate justice. The design and concept of Christian Aid’s...
In Part 1, I explored what a brand focus word is and why I’d chosen the word green, in...
A collection of bespoke illustrations to represent the seven core values and qualities shaping the future of the Diocese...
Your brand values attract your supporters Charity t.shirt design Wearing a charity t.shirt with pride shows what you stand...
A collection of bespoke brand artworks to illustrate ‘wild’ activity categories – reconnecting with nature Creating bespoke brand illustrations...
Why are brand ethics important? How you do business and live out your brand is part of your brand...
From the purpose of the design, production, through to delivery to your door (and beyond – its also a...
Developing your brand styling to up-level and align your brand Your brand evolves over time as you forge your...
In Part 1, I explored what a brand focus word is and why I’d chosen the word green. In...
A free resource ready for you to download today: Your Ultimate Brand Checklist
The colour green is used in nature to represent food, water and life – signalling a place of safety...
A brand focus word is a single word you choose that inspires you. It captures something that you are...
A huge highlight for me this year was working on the flagship fundraising appeal: Christian Aid Week 2022. It...
Design for good – sustainable designer illustrated totes and tees
Seeds of hope – partners for climate justice appeal “Becks has been the designer for the Presbyterian Church in...
A personal approach to brand strategy for purpose-led founders Whether reviewing, refreshing or developing a new brand, my process...
The health of our planet is vitally important, and I believe we can work together to restore biodiversity and...
Your brand has the power to make a difference in how your business is seen, heard and felt. It...
“Outstanding! Becks has been such a great help to me, right from the start of my business. She designed...
Purpose-led, pioneering brand creation
Using colour and design to plan, organise and categorise At the time of writing I’m in the process of...
Crafting the identity of a purpose-led, pioneering brand It’s such a privilege and honour to work with purpose-led founders...
Bring your brand alive A brand is a living entity, complete with values, tone of voice and personality of...
Live your brand Discovering your personal brand It’s really important to take the time to find your personal brand...
Bearing an untold story “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou When...
Amidst uncertain times Entering the new year straight into the next full lockdown has come as a real blow,...
Creative design support to work around the challenges of Covid-19 The impact of Covid-19 on charities has presented many...
Building a better future When it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) charities frequently react by taking a...
Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, BBC Children in Need (CiN) raised over a staggering £37m during their lockdown November appeal....
Ethical branding is woven into every factor of a brand’s communications, internally and externally It is a powerful tool...
Be the change; share a smile and let others know that you care. We all need someone by our...
“TEAM JOBS sponsored the Sleep Easy event for March 2020 with Parkstone Grammar but unfortunately this was postponed due...
‘A good investment’ Beverley Poole, the founder of Aspire4business, is a business power force of energy and drive, drawing...
Ethical branding is a multifaceted topic. It covers your purpose, making changes towards living a healthier life, caring for...
Hope and beauty exists, even during the ups and downs of pandemic life The last few weeks have been...
Discover how you can develop and use powerful client personas so that you can be seen and heard in...
Your pre-flight print check The file format you need to prepare your artwork and documents as will depend on...
The seeds you sow I love being outdoors in my garden. It instantly boosts my mood, gives me fresh...
Brand culture is at the heart of your brand story It is the vision, values, goals, and the essence...
The changing landscape More and more organisations and businesses are delivering their services online and working remotely. Enforced by...
With the rise of hate speech and abusive rhetoric being posted on social media, internet platforms are taking action....
Establishing a positive brand culture Being aware of your brand’s diverse makeup within the team, those that you serve,...
I love seeing brands work towards becoming fully sustainable. They are creating ways to align their sustainable goals with...
In honour of #PlasticFreeJuly, I’d like to share with you different campaigns and initiatives that focus on sustainability, and...
RunningSpace is on a mission ‘to see a world where every life is lived in all its fullness and...
When schools first closed down across the UK, charities recognised it as a risk to the wellbeing of kids....
‘The art of wellbeing and sustainable style’ The Quintessential Stylist is following her passion and purpose in helping others...
Shape the future you want to see Branding tells a story. It has the power to create profound statements...
There was so much to draw upon from Oakhaven Hospice’s important heritage through to their objectives and vision for...
For some, including family and friends, the pandemic has not been easy. Some relatives struggled, and continue to struggle...
The COVID-19 pandemic made the Scouts rethink its traditional practices and services The 113 year old charity recognised how...
On a mission to help change the world brand by brand We have an amazing opportunity right...
As mentioned in part 1, charities quickly stepped up to meet the needs of its local communities. They concentrated...
When the coronavirus hit, charities quickly went into action. They altered their services to match the changing needs of...
Designing for good. Honouring heritage. Embracing the vision. ‘Ahead of the game, Oakhaven were already innovating, partnering and collaborating...
Most summer charity events, music festivals, sporting events, including our beloved Wimbledon are postponed until 2021. This leaves the...
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) branding always delivers three words: active, personal and reliable The RNLI is an iconic...
‘A picture is worth a thousand words,’ is a well known saying for a reason. Humans are visual creatures....
This long weekend is Victory of Europe (VE) Day. It is a time for us to come together, virtually...
When our brain looks at a colour, it translates that colour into instant feelings, opinions, and thoughts. It becomes...
A campaign to help the community during lockdown Featuring a collection of illustrations depicting 12 top tips for wellbeing...
Waste Knot are a purpose-led organisation through and through, waging a war on waste from field to plate! The...
After the coronavirus, when life returns to a new “norm” after lockdown, your supporters, team, and regulars will have...
Families are spending more time together walking, playing games, and joining in on group video calls to relatives, classmates,...
Developing a charity brand design is about creating a visual that emotionally appeals to supporters and inspires people to...
1. Brand design is about how a design works, not how it looks Before a charity or organisation meets...
Branding is not about randomly splashing your logo on a marketing piece or product. Your branding signifies your purpose,...
Brand development to strengthen and define Waste Knot’s visual identity and style ‘Brand refresh including house illustration style and...
