Brands you can almost feel, layered in texture & hand drawn pattern
INDEPENDENT DESIGN STUDIOStephenson Design is an independent branding studio working with small independent businesses, offering branding and websites full of warmth, character and hand-drawn detail, designed to feel like you.
Every single project gets a dedicated, hands-on creative process, so you finish with a warm, one-of-a-kind brand identity that makes your business truly stand out and be remembered.
Sound Familiar?
You’ve built something you’re proud of, but your brand still feels like a placeholder and doesn’t represent what your business is about.
Maybe it’s a DIY logo you made to get started. Maybe it’s a look that blends in with everyone else, or a mix of colours and fonts that never quite match. Your customers can feel the gap.
It’s hard to show up with confidence on social media, on your packaging, or in front of new customers when your brand doesn’t feel like you.
That’s where I come in…
My Services
You've poured your heart into your business, and your brand should show it. Whether you're launching something new or ready to elevate an established brand, my packages are designed to take you from a look that doesn't quite fit to an identity you're proud of, one that attracts your ideal customers and gives you the confidence to show up and sell.
Creative Day
Need a leaflet, social templates, or a few illustrations? I’ll design it with care, so it looks polished and feels like you
Essenitals Package
Your foundation. A refined, hand-drawn identity layered in texture and pattern, so you can launch with confidence.
Signature Package
Your brand, taken to the next level. A complete identity plus social templates, highlight covers, and marketing materials, ready to use from day one
What you can expect when we work together
THE PROCESSDiscover
Every project starts with getting to know you. We'll have a welcome call to talk about you, your business, and where you want to take it, so I can understand what you're building and who it's for.
Then you'll share your story, tastes, and ideal customers through a questionnaire and a Pinterest board. This is where I learn what makes you different, what you love, and who your brand needs to speak to, so nothing I design is a guess.
I bring it all together in a brand strategy and creative direction presentation. You'll see the thinking behind your brand, from the look and feel to how it connects with your audience, so you feel confident in the direction before any design begins.
Create
This is where your brand comes to life. Using everything we've learned, I design your brand by hand: a logo suite, colour palette, and typography, with illustrations and patterns that give it texture, warmth, and character.
Nothing is pulled from a template or a trend. Every element is made for you and designed to work together, so your brand feels cohesive, personal, and unmistakably yours wherever it appears.
Once I've presented your designs, you'll have two rounds of revisions to refine them, so the final brand feels exactly right.
If you've chosen the Signature Package, I'll also design your social templates, highlight covers, and marketing materials, so your brand is ready to use straight away.
Launch
Once your brand is finished, I package everything up so you can use it with confidence. You'll receive a brand guidelines document that explains your logo, colours, fonts, and patterns, and how to use them consistently.
You'll also get print and web ready files in all the formats you need, whether that's packaging, a website, or social media. From day one, you'll have everything you need to show up looking polished, cohesive, and like you.
Meet The Designer
After 10 years working as a buyer for iconic brands like Topman and M&S, I realised I wanted more creativity and connection, as well as flexibility to balance life with a young family. I retained in Graphic Design at Shillington which is where I discovered my love for branding. Now I combine my commercial experience with my background in textiles to design brands that are visually striking, strategically smart and full of personality!
My approach to branding isn’t just about a logo -it’s about creating an identity that tells your story and connects with your audience. That’s why my process is collaborative and hands-on every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a brand that feels like you - elevated, polished and ready to stand out in your industry.
I offer full service branding packages that include, logo design, brand strategy, web design and more. Whether you’re starting fresh or rebranding your business, I’ll help you create a brand that feels as good as it looks.
If you’re ready to build a brand that’s creative, unique and totally unforgettable, let’s work together.
RECENT WORKSurplus Soaps
A soap company on a mission to do better for skin and the planet needed a brand as luxurious as it was conscious. I created a fresh, organic, quietly luxurious identity with soft textures, earthy palettes, and minimal typography to bring this brand to life.
TESTIMONIALS“Working with Stephenson Design was an incredible experience. The work Cat created for me exceeded all expectations — I genuinely love it. Her talent and creativity shine through in every detail, and it’s clear she put thought, care, and passion into everything she does.
Cat took a unique view and went the extra mile, from researching what my ideal clients needed to understanding how my brand could stand out. The result is more than just a visual identity — it’s a powerful, empowering brand with clear guidelines that set me up for success. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”
- Sommelier Stories
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