Graphic Design Agency In Stockport

That’s a common thought! A logo is definitely a key player, but proper branding is much bigger than that. Think of branding as your business’s entire personality – it’s how your customers feel about you. It includes your logo, yes, but also your colour palette, typography, tone of voice, imagery, and the overall message you send out. Graphic design is then the skill of creating all those visual elements to bring your brand to life consistently, whether it’s on your website, a brochure, or your social media.

We kick things off with a proper deep dive – we want to get under the skin of your business, understand your audience, your values, and where you want to go. From there, we move into conceptual work, exploring different creative directions. We’ll present these to you, get your feedback, refine things, and then build out all the agreed-upon elements. It’s a collaborative journey, not us disappearing into a cave and emerging with a ‘ta-da!’ moment you’ve had no say in.

A full branding project, from initial chat to handing over your shiny new brand guidelines, usually takes between 6-10 weeks. Smaller graphic design jobs, like a flyer or some social media assets, will obviously be much quicker. It all depends on the scope of the work and how quickly we can bounce ideas and feedback between us. We don’t like to rush the important thinking bits upfront.

We can definitely take a look! Sometimes an existing logo just needs a bit of a modern polish or some stronger supporting brand elements to make it work harder for you. Other times, it might be holding you back, and a fresh start is the best way forward. We’ll give you our honest opinion on what we think will get you the best results for your business.

You’ll get a comprehensive set of brand guidelines – this is your rulebook for how your brand should look, feel, and speak across everything you do. This includes your finalised logo in all the formats you’ll ever need, your colour palettes, typography choices, and guidance on imagery. For specific graphic design jobs, you’ll get the print-ready or digital files for whatever we’ve created.

Loads! Your input is absolutely crucial. We see it as a partnership. We bring the design expertise, and you bring the deep knowledge of your business and your customers. We’ll have regular check-ins and feedback sessions throughout the process to make sure what we’re creating is spot on and genuinely reflects your business’s unique spark.

Those online tools and quick-bid freelancers might seem like a bargain, but proper branding is an investment that pays off. You’re getting strategic thinking, years of design experience, and a bespoke identity crafted specifically for your business and your audience – not a generic template used by thousands. Good branding builds recognition, trust, and ultimately helps you stand out and attract the right customers.

We do the lot! Once your core branding is nailed, we can roll that out across all sorts of marketing bits and bobs – business cards, brochures, exhibition stands, social media graphics, presentations, you name it. Having it all designed under one roof ensures everything looks consistent and professional.

That initial deep dive we mentioned is key. We spend time listening and asking loads of questions to really understand your company’s mission, values, personality, and who you’re trying to reach. It’s not just about making things look pretty; it’s about creating a visual identity that tells the right story and connects with your ideal customers on an emotional level.

No dramas! Design is a process, and sometimes the first concepts are more about starting the conversation and figuring out what you don’t like as much as what you do. We build in rounds of revisions, so there’s plenty of opportunity to discuss, tweak, and refine until we land on something you’re absolutely chuffed with.

That’s where those brand guidelines we provide come in super handy. They’re your go-to document for how to use your logo, colours, fonts, and imagery correctly. We make them clear and easy to follow so anyone in your team, or any external suppliers, can apply your branding consistently and keep everything looking sharp.