What our Branding Agency believes

A brand identity isn’t about pretty logos or colour palettes. It’s about earning space in someone’s head so they remember you tomorrow, next week, and when they’re ready to buy. The mistake we see too often is design that looks sharp in a presentation but falls flat in the market. If your brand can’t cut through noise and create commercial advantage, it isn’t design, it’s decoration.

What makes brand design work is conviction. Not consensus, not “safe” choices signed off by committee. Conviction. The brands that win are the ones that dare to stand for something, even if it makes people uncomfortable. Our job is to strip away the clutter, find that sharp edge, and express it in a way that scales. That’s how you move from being another name in the crowd to being the one people seek out.

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WHAT STRATEGIC BRANDING DELIVERS

What Success Means

A brand that people spot, remember, and come back to. Not a logo in isolation, but an identity that works on a screen, in a pitch, or on the side of a van, and still feels like you.

Problems We Solve

Too many brands look polished but say nothing. Or they confuse the customer. Or they collapse the moment they leave the moodboard. We fix that by building identities that are simple, confident, and hard to ignore.

We Evolve It With You

Markets shift. Businesses grow. What worked last year can look tired fast. We keep brands alive by refining, sharpening, and evolving them so they stay relevant, and keep earning attention.

Why choose our brand development agency?

NATIONAL EXTENSION COLLEGE

A brand realigned for modern learning

The National Extension College needed an identity built for today, something clear, inclusive, and ready for online delivery. We stripped back the old look and rebuilt it across every touchpoint. Simple rules, consistent use, no fluff. The new brand feels stronger and more confident, and the site now gives learners clarity at every stage of their journey.
nec logo design

GLOBIUM

A financial brand built for trust and traction

Globium needed more than a logo. They needed a brand investors could believe in. From day one, we worked with the founders to create an identity that mixed the credibility of finance with the energy of crypto. The system we built was clear, confident and accessible, helping them win attention, trust and early backing.
globium logo design for financial industry

PURE HYDRATION

A stronger brand for life-saving tech

Pure’s technology is trusted worldwide, but their brand wasn’t built for today’s crowded, digital-first market. We created a bold new identity that reflects their technical strength and global reach. A sharper visual system and straight-talking copy now cut through online, giving the brand the same clarity and confidence as their products.
pure hydration logo by ronins
MEI brand identity by Ronins
cyberlimbic systems visual identity by ronins

Brand Development FAQs

Questions we are asked before we are hired?

What does a brand design agency do?

We help companies design brands that people actually notice. That means identity, tone, and the system around it, not just a logo. The work shows up on sites, social, brochures, ads, wherever you need it. The point isn’t decoration. It’s giving you something clear, consistent and strong enough to carry your story into the world.

How are you different from other agencies?

Most branding agency work looks good in a deck. Then it fades. We design brands that earn attention in real life. Identities that make customers stop, remember, and return. We measure by outcomes, not applause. The goal is always commercial strength, not “latest trend.” That’s why clients stick with us. They know the work keeps paying off.

Do you only work in London?

No. We’re based in London and Surrey, but work across the UK and beyond. We’ve built brands in Cambridge, Manchester and other cities, as well as overseas. Geography doesn’t change the challenge, it’s still about clarity, conviction and design that can travel. The space may change, but the work holds. That’s the nature of building identities for today’s connected world.

What will I get at the end of a project?

You’ll leave with a new identity that’s usable, not theoretical. Logo, colour, type, and a set of brand guidelines. Assets too, social graphics, ads, brochures, templates, the lot. Everything is tied together so it’s simple for your team to roll out. The goal is to give you a system that lives, not half a file of visuals.

How do you start a brand project?

We ask questions. A lot of them. About your business, your customers, your challenge. We explore the space you can own, then create routes that feel bold but true. It’s not about moodboards for show, it’s about finding an identity that feels right and will stand up in the market. The hard work happens up front.

How long does it usually take?

Depends on scope. A smaller project might take six weeks. A full rebrand across sites, ads and collateral can run closer to three months. We’ve found rushing kills quality. But dragging it out wastes momentum. The sweet spot is enough time to explore creativity, refine, and launch with confidence. Time well spent, not wasted.

Can you update what we already have?

Yes. Not every project needs a full reset. Many brands just need a sharper edge. Sometimes that means tightening guidelines, refreshing a logo, or rewriting copy. Other times it’s more drastic. We don’t force a blank slate. We build on what’s strong and fix what’s broken. The goal is a brand that works today, not just history.

Do you create websites as part of branding?

Often, yes. A website is usually where your brand lives most of its life, so it has to line up. We design brands and websites together, so the identity looks and feels right everywhere. That includes website layout, copy, graphics, even SEO. If the brand is strong but the site is weak, customers will notice. And leave.

How do you keep brands from feeling safe?

By telling the truth. Safe design blends in. Bold brands create space. We look at the power of your story, the nature of your market, and the many ways you can stand apart. Then we cut back to something simple, confident, and memorable. People don’t recall the safe ones. They recall the ones with conviction.

Do you stay involved after launch?

Always. A brand isn’t frozen in time. Once live, we stick with you, building new assets, refining, evolving as the business grows. That could be social templates, brochures, campaigns, or even a full site refresh. We’ve found the best results come when design brands are treated as living systems, not one-off files. That’s our way.

Who do you usually work with?

Our clients are varied, tech, education, consumer, B2B. The common thread is ambition. We’ve worked with people building half-formed ideas into something real, and with established brands looking for fresh life. In many ways, the sector matters less than the goal. If you need a brand that customers trust and remember, that’s the fit.

What’s your ultimate goal in branding?

To create transformative brands that people remember and choose. Clear identities that feel alive in the market, not locked in a PDF. Brands that work for teams, customers, and founders alike. It’s about confidence. Giving you something strong enough to grow with, adapt with, and carry into new markets or cities. That’s the work

Incredibly intelligent and imaginative professionals, their grasp of what we wanted to achieve was extraordinary from the initial consultation and through every stage of the detailed process thereafter.

Dee Coombs

Their ability to look at our strategy, culture and brand promise coupled with the market is top-notch; they visually articulate messages brilliantly but add creative and marketing value at every step of delivery – thinking about integration across all comms and what we will need for activation going forward

Paula Lain

We help brands grow, shift and evolve with clarity, vitality and relevance

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kennel club logo
national extension college logo
catch logo
Hurtwood House logo
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Invictus Games logo
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hitachi logo
orbus software logo
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