Brand identity design
Professional branding services in Stockport
Transform your business
Thoughtful branding transforms your business, builds trust and helps you to reach the right people. Whether you need a full brand identity or improvements to an existing identity I’ll bring personality, warmth and impact to your marketing.
Understanding your values
The process starts with me getting to the heart of what makes your business special. Understanding your personality and values is key to creating a brand identity that resonates with your customers.
Creating your identity
Once I’ve got to know you I’ll work on concepts which I’ll present in a brand book. The brand book will demonstrate my thought process and your finished identity. It will also show how your brand identity can be used in your marketing.
Featured brand identity design projects
A Person Centred
Branding and web design for a private Autism and ADHD assessment service.
Colebarn
Timeless branding and web design for a luxury interior design company based in an old Blacksmith’s Forge.
VRS Regulatory
Branding and web design for a recruitment business operating in the chemical, agrochemical and biocide sectors.
Earth While
Positive and colourful branding for a organisation promoting positive environmental working practices around Marple.
Marple Drama
Dynamic new branding for a local theatre group that develops honest and truthful acting skills.
Echoes From The Attic
Art direction for Band on the Wall’s exhibition website that stores and showcases the venue’s collection of music ephemera.
John Delany Motors
Type only logo design for an independent car garage inspired by traditional elements of motoring history.
Paul Summers & Co
Modern branding and web design for a team of chartered accountants with over 120 years of combined experience.
Marple Vision Team
Positive branding for a Stockport Council led initiative to improve Marple as a shopping and leisure destination.
Manchester Digital Music Archive
Art direction for Manchester Digital Music Archive, telling the story of the City’s music scene through posters, flyers, recordings, stories and artefacts.
Frequently asked questions on brand identity design
Typically branding projects cost around £2,500 but there may be some additional costs including commercial licenses for typefaces used in your logo and brand assets.
Every branding project is tailored to the needs of your business. A typical branding package includes research, strategy, visual identity design and the creation of brand guidelines.
This covers discovery sessions to understand your business, audience and goals and the development of a distinctive visual identity. Deliverables often include a primary logo, alternative logo variations for different applications, colour palettes, typography recommendations and brand elements such as illustrations or icons that can be used consistently across your website, marketing materials and social media.
At the end of the project you’ll receive a brand book that shows you the best way to apply your new visual identity across your marketing. Throughout the project, we’ll work together to create a brand that reflects your values, helps your business stand out and connects with your customers.
I’ve refined my branding process over the years and have found that putting my creative energy into two really strong and distinctive logo designs leads to the best outcome.
You’ll receive a comprehensive brand book that shows you the best way to apply your new visual identity across your marketing. You’ll also receive your primary logo, any alternative logo variations, custom icons and illustrations for use in Canva, Affinity or Adobe Creative Suite.
Not at all. I’m based in Stockport and work with small businesses in Marple, Hazel Grove, Cheadle, Bramhall, Wilmslow, Poynton, Macclesfield and Glossop. However I also work remotely with a number of clients based all over the UK.
Kind words from my web design and branding clients
The Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative were looking for a web designer who could truly reflect the professionalism of the football club. John delivered exactly that, creating a fantastic website for our organisation. We’re extremely pleased with the final result and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. John Giles, Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative
I was looking for a web designer in Stockport at the start of the year and found John. He’s designed a fantastic website for my business that’s already generating enquiries and has also redesigned my logo. From the off he’s explained everything in very simple terms and guided me through the whole process. David Barnes, Colebarn
John’s advice and feedback were invaluable as was the support provided after the project completed. Great quality of work, very professional and easy to deal with too. Gareth Watkin-Jones, Mothax
The quality of John’s work is excellent and I can always rely on him to give me unbiased, straightforward advice. Our new website looks fantastic! Mark Towey, Stonehaus Bathrooms
Work with me on a brand identity project
Thoughtful branding helps you reach the right people and brings personality, warmth and impact to your marketing. Branding projects take around 4-6 weeks to complete and cost £2,500. Payment plans are available.
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