5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Design Agency
Hiring a design agency is not like buying a product off the shelf. You cannot compare specs on a spreadsheet. Every agency describes themselves as creative, strategic, and results-driven, which tells you absolutely nothing. So here are five questions that actually help you figure out whether an agency is right for your project. 1. What […]
What Makes a Good Logo? A Designer’s Honest Answer
Everyone has an opinion about logos. Your mate thinks it should be bolder. Your partner thinks the colour is wrong. Your accountant reckons you should just use Canva. But what actually separates a good logo from a forgettable one? The three things that actually matter 1. It works everywhere A logo that looks brilliant on […]
Website vs Social Media: Which Should Your Business Invest In First?
This comes up constantly. You have a limited budget, limited time, and you need to get your business visible online. Do you pour energy into Instagram and LinkedIn, or do you get a proper website built first? The short answer: website first. But the reasoning matters more than the answer, because the right approach depends […]
How Long Does a Rebrand Actually Take?
The honest answer: anywhere from two weeks to six months. Not because the design work takes that long, but because most of the time is spent waiting. Waiting for feedback. Waiting for internal alignment. Waiting for someone senior to finally look at the concepts sitting in their inbox. So let us break down what a […]
How to Choose a Web Design Agency (Without Getting Burned)
Choosing a web design agency is one of those decisions that feels risky because it is. A bad agency can waste months of your time and thousands of pounds. Here is how to choose well. Look at Their Own Website An agency’s website is their portfolio piece. If it is slow, poorly designed, or hard […]
Brand Guidelines: What They Are and Why Your Business Needs Them
Brand guidelines are the rulebook for how your business looks and sounds. They ensure that every touchpoint, from your website to your business cards to your social media, feels like the same company. Here is what goes into them and why they matter. What Brand Guidelines Include Logo Usage Your primary logo, secondary marks, icon […]
5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Website
Most businesses do not wake up one morning and decide they need a new website. The realisation creeps in over months. Here are five signs that your current site is working against you. 1. You Are Embarrassed to Share the Link When someone asks for your website, you hesitate. Or you find yourself saying “we […]
How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? A Realistic Breakdown
The honest answer: it depends. But “it depends” is not helpful when you are trying to budget, so here is a realistic breakdown of what websites actually cost in 2026. The Three Options DIY Platforms (GBP 0 to GBP 500) Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress.com. You pick a template, add your content, and publish. Cost is […]
Restaurant Branding: What We Learned from Byron Burgers and 3 Years in Hospitality
We have spent three years designing for hospitality brands. Restaurants, bars, event venues, hotel groups. Byron Burgers was one of the earliest projects that shaped how we think about restaurant branding, and we have carried those lessons into every hospitality project since. Here is what we learned. Restaurant Branding Is Not Just a Logo When […]
What a Design Agency Actually Does (And Why Your Business Needs One)
Most people think a design agency just makes things look pretty. Logos, websites, maybe a brochure. That is part of it, but it misses the point entirely. A good design agency solves business problems through design. The logo, the website, the brand guidelines — those are outputs. The real work is understanding your market, your […]