Folkestone is full of new beginnings. People relocate from London and open studios, cafés and consultancies. Long-running family firms hand over to a new generation. Regeneration around the harbour and seafront brings new homes, new neighbours and new competition. Each of those moments is a good time to look hard at how your business presents itself.
We create brand identities for Folkestone businesses of all sizes, from first-time founders to established companies preparing to grow. We’d rather run workshops and presentations face to face, in Folkestone or at our Maidstone office, with a video call as a backup. Here’s what a branding project can include:
Branding goes wrong when design starts before anyone has agreed what the brand should stand for. We begin with strategy: a set of focused sessions with you and anyone else who needs a say, plus a short questionnaire and a look at your competitors around Folkestone and beyond. Only then do we move into design, presenting a small number of strong routes rather than dozens of weak ones. We present the routes in person wherever we can, so you see them printed and at scale. Sessions can happen at your Folkestone premises or at our Maidstone office, and anyone who can’t make it can join by video call.
1. Discovery
We learn about your business, customers, competitors and ambitions through calls and a short questionnaire.
2. Strategy
We define your positioning, personality and key messages, and agree them with you before designing.
3. Identity design
We present two or three design routes and develop your favourite into a full identity.
4. Guidelines
We document how to use the brand so it stays consistent long after launch.
5. Rollout
We apply the identity to everything you need, from business cards to your website and social channels.
We build brands for businesses across Kent and the wider UK, as well as here on the Folkestone coast. Call us on 01622 470474 or get a free quote.
Branding in Folkestone: frequently asked questions
We're new to Folkestone. Is it too early for branding?
Usually it's the best time. Getting the identity right before you print signage or build a website saves paying for things twice.
Where do branding workshops take place?
Wherever suits you best. We can come to your business in Folkestone, host you at our Union Park office in Maidstone, or run a session by video call if your team is spread out.
Can you refresh our brand without losing what customers recognise?
Yes. A refresh can keep your name, colours or the spirit of your logo while fixing the parts that hold you back. We'll talk through how far to go.
What do we receive at the end?
You get your logo files in all formats, a colour and typography system, brand guidelines and any designed items agreed in the project.
Can you help with the website after the rebrand?
Yes. Many clients move straight on to a new site with our web team, so the rebrand launches everywhere at once.
