Opening a business in Margate means joining a crowded, design-literate scene. Visitors from London and locals alike have seen a lot of well-branded coffee shops, galleries and boutique stays. A brand that simply looks tidy is not enough here; it has to say something specific about who you are and why someone should choose you.
We help new and established Margate businesses work out that story and turn it into a complete identity. We prefer to do that face to face, at your place in Margate or at our Maidstone office, with a video call there if you need it. Our branding services:
Branding needs time to listen and think, and that’s easiest across a table. We start with a meeting in Margate or at our Maidstone office, look closely at your competitors and the businesses around you, and bring back a mood board to talk through together. Concepts are presented in person so we can walk you through the reasoning, and you’ll have time afterwards to sit with them. If anyone involved can’t make a meeting, they can join by video call.
1. Listen
Calls and a questionnaire to understand your business and ambitions.
2. Research
We study your audience, competitors and the local scene.
3. Concepts
We present creative routes and the thinking behind them.
4. Refine
We develop your chosen direction into a full identity.
5. Launch kit
Guidelines, files and templates to roll the brand out.
We create brands for businesses across Thanet and Kent, and work with clients throughout the UK. Call us on 01622 470474 or get a free quote.
Branding in Margate: frequently asked questions
We're opening a new venue in Margate. When should we start branding?
Ideally a few months before opening, so signage, menus, website and social channels can all be ready at launch. We can work to tighter timelines if needed.
Can you help us choose a name?
Yes. Naming can be part of the strategy stage, with options checked for availability as domains and social handles.
Can the branding sessions happen in Margate?
Yes. We're happy to come to Margate for discovery and concept sessions, or you can hold them at our Maidstone office. A video call is an alternative if it's easier.
How do we stop our brand looking like everyone else's?
By starting with what's genuinely different about you, your story, your product and your people, rather than following current trends.
What do we get at the end?
Logo files, colour and type details, brand guidelines and any templates agreed, ready to hand to printers and sign makers.
