I’m proud to have dedicated the last 15 years to Very Own Studio. It’s been a journey! Today the practice reflects my own values and love of design more than ever. I could wax lyrical about my education and my 20+ years experience as an award-winning designer and teacher. But I know there’s always more to learn and my qualifications aren’t what makes Very Own Studio unique.I founded Very Own Studio because, at heart, I want to make things better. Nothing brings me more joy than helping a client realise their potential. Or bringing abandoned treasures back to life - from a classic car, to a discarded guitar, to that once-wilted plant in the corner of the studio.I’m loyal to people, not to ideas. I have an unwavering commitment to our clients and the amazing team I work with. Everything about Very Own Studio is deliberate, well-reasoned and puts people first.In the wild-west of gone-tomorrow design fads, template-temptation and buzz-word bingo, my work is thorough, authentic and trend-resistant. I don’t shoehorn in widgets or worn-out phrases. I don’t paper over cracks. And I won’t just tell you what you want to hear. But I do always try to do the right thing and reflect the best of you. And I expect the same from everyone Very Own Studio works with.CLIENTSI have been lucky to work with some amazing clients during my career. I’m looking to work with more curious, principled, and inventive people; design-led professionals, creative entrepreneurs, and people who want to make a difference.SERVICESI offer clients four broad services:1. Positioning and narrative Our thorough process combines workshops, interviews and research to identify areas of opportunity and help you occupy a distinct position. Then we write: Your values, personality, and tone of voice, all woven into a brand story that is subtle, persuasive and evocative.2. Visual identity There’s a lot of play, research and experiments during this stage, but you get to focus on the fun bit - choosing between carefully considered options. Sometimes subtle. Sometimes disruptive. But always appropriate to you, your audiences and the wider world.3. Brand expressionWhere it all comes together to create that gut feeling, that perception, that set of expectations. We design, develop and deliver the branded assets you need.4. Website designYour website is the first experience many people will have of your brand. We design and develop websites that stand out and last.