The One Where Your Brand Finally Feels Right
BRANDING AND DESIGN AREN’T JUST ABOUT HOW THINGS LOOK.
They’re about how clearly and confidently you show up.
A strong visual identity helps people understand who you are, what you stand for, and why it matters; I help you shape, refine and develop your brand, and create the designs you need to communicate it properly.
What This Might Look Like
Brand Auditing
Sometimes organisations already have a brand but it’s being used inconsistently or doesn’t quite reflect who they are anymore. I help review, logos, colours, typography, brand consistency, visual tone and brand usage across materials.
From there we can decide whether to refine, refresh or rebuild.
Brand Development
For organisations starting from scratch - or ready for a bigger change - I help develop brands that are: distinctive, practical to use and scalable across platforms.
This might include logo design, colour systems, typography, brand guidelines and visual assets.
Document Development
Turning complex or content-heavy documents - like annual reports and whitepapers - into something clear, structured and genuinely easy to read.
With a focus on accessibility, making sure these assets are on-brand, and built to communicate effectively.
Material Design
Helping create branded marketing materials (digital and printed) that are aligned with your brand identity.
From social assets to banners, posters and event materials, everything feels consistent, clear and joined up.
How I WORK DIFFERENTLY
I’m not here to overcomplicate your brand or create work you can’t maintain. I’m here to:
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make your organisation look more credible
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help you communicate more clearly
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give you tools and assets you can confidently use
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and support you in actually using what’s created
Because good design isn’t just about how things look, it’s about helping you show up clearly, consistently and confidently.
We finally have a brand that finally feels like us.
Business Owner
She didn’t just design something that looks good - she helped us understand how to use it properly across everything we do.
Education Client
We're incredibly excited and proud of the resources Talia helped us design and produce. Her input was invaluable!
NHS Team Member
branding and design FAQS
Not everything needs starting from scratch.
In many cases, I can work with your existing brand - refining, simplifying or strengthening it so it works better across your materials.
If a bigger change is needed, I’ll be honest about that. But the goal is always to do what’s right for you/your organisation, not what creates the most work.
Not at all.
A lot of people come to me knowing something isn’t quite right, but not being able to define it and that’s a normal starting point.
We can begin by reviewing what you already have and working out where the biggest opportunities are, then decide what to do next.
Yes, where it makes sense.
Some projects are straightforward and just need designing well and delivered quickly, while others benefit from a bit more thinking upfront. I’ll always guide you on the right level of input so you’re not overpaying for work you don’t need.
Yes, that’s a key part of how I work; I design things so they’re practical and usable, not overly complicated or reliant on specialist software where possible.
Where needed, I’ll also show you how to use what’s been created, so you and your team feel confident maintaining it.
A wide range, including:
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brand identities and logos
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reports and annual reports
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slide decks and presentations
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brochures and printed materials
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posters and banners
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digital graphics and social assets
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branded documents and templates
If you’re not sure whether something falls under this, just ask.
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Yes. I’m experienced working within established brand guidelines, including structured environments like healthcare and public sector organisations.
I can also help interpret and apply guidelines in a way that still allows your communications to feel clear and engaging.
Because design on its own isn’t enough.
I bring a background in communications and digital, so I’m always thinking about:
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who the audience is
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what they need to understand
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what action they should take
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how quickly they can grasp the message
The design supports the communication, not the other way around.
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Yes, and this is often where the biggest value sits.
I can help create simple systems, templates and guidance so that everything your organisation produces feels more joined up, without adding complexity.
Yes.
Some organisations need one-off projects and others benefit from ongoing support. I can act as a flexible extension of your team, helping as and when needed, whether that’s regular design work or occasional support.
It depends on what you need; I don’t use fixed agency-style pricing or inflated packages, instead, I scope work based on:
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what will make the biggest difference
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what’s realistic for your budget
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and the level of input required
I’m always transparent about costs and will help you prioritise if needed.
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I’m not an agency and I don’t work like one.
You’re working directly with someone who:
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understands communications as well as design
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won’t overcomplicate things
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won’t recommend unnecessary work
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can both advise and deliver
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and works alongside you, not at a distance
It’s a more collaborative, flexible and honest way of working.
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