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For brands with bark!

Personality-packed design for bold service-based brands that are done blending in.

Tired of looking like every other business in your industry? Let's find your bark and build a brand that attracts exactly the right clients.

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PRINT DESIGN → DIGITAL DESIGN → BRANDING → MONTHLY RETAINERS →

Give yourself permission to ditch safe design and build a brand with bark.

Let's be honest, it's a jungle out there, and getting seen, heard, and remembered in a crowded market has never mattered more.

If you're delivering an exceptional service but your brand is blending into a sea of sameness, your ideal clients are scrolling straight past your brilliance.

That stops here.

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Level up your design,
magnetise perfect-fit clients.

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Got a wild idea? Here's how I can help.

From business cards to brochures, get purpose-led designs that make a lasting impression on paper.

PRINT DESIGN

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Bring your brand to life online with scroll-stopping visuals that attract and convert.

DIGITAL DESIGN

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Build a brand that humanises your business and connects with the people who matter most.

BRAND IDENTITY

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Ongoing creative support that keeps your brand looking fresh and consistent - month after month.

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This is for you if...

You're a service-based business that refuses to look like everyone else.

Your brand no longer reflects the quality of your service.

You're done settling for safe design and ready to break the mould.

You want a brand that looks established, credible, and consistent.

You value time, skills, and results - not quick, cheap, and forgettable.

You want a designer who challenges, guides, and collaborates - not a nodding dog.

You want to stand out on your own terms - without following trends or copying templates.

You're ready to hand over the creative heavy lifting to a dedicated pack member who shares your vision.

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Sound like you?
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Who's behind the brand.

Say hello to your creative partner...

Hey! I’m Amanda - graphic designer, problem-solver, and sausage dog fanatic!

Based in Chorley, Lancashire, I’ve been diggin' deep into design for over 25 years, helping businesses both locally and beyond grow through effective design and visual identities.

 

I've always been a free-thinker and I know "playing it safe" makes you easy to ignore. There's no fluff or trend-chasing here. I believe you should unleash your brand and be bold, unique, and full of character (just like my fave four-legged friends).

 

I don’t do "pretty" for the sake of it - I help service-providers find their bark and create personality-packed brands and visuals that stop traffic and turn heads.

 

So if you're looking for an honest, no-nonsense collaborator to keep your brand on the right track, you're in the right place.

 

Ready to throw me a bone?
Let’s build something with bark.

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Check out how I can help you.

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The 'right' designer matters.

Why work with me?

I'm not your 'run of the mill' designer. I'll ask the questions you didn't know needed asking and really dig deep into the heart of your business to find the stuff that actually sets you apart. 

 

Your unique quirks, your purpose, your personality - these aren't just nice-to-haves. They're your hidden superpowers. And when we surface them together, your brand stops being something you settle for and starts being the brand you're genuinely proud to put in front of people.

In a nutshell I'll give you...

After working together, you'll have...

 25+ years graphic design experience

 A friendly, collaborative, no-ego process from start to finish

 Strategic, purpose-led visuals that attract the right people

 The truth - even when it's not what you expected

 A no-nonsense, jargon-free partnership you can rely on

 A brand you're proud to bark about

 Visuals that finally reflect the quality of your service

 A consistent look and feel everywhere your business shows up

 A clear, confident message you can back - and speaks to the right people

 A brand that makes your ideal client stop scrolling and say "yes, I need you"!

Ready to let your brand visuals off  lead?

No templates. No nonsense. Just strategic design that leads the pack.

Happy clients.

They say it best...
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"We love everything about our 'new look."​

"Our existing branding and website were in desperate need of some creative ‘oomph’. Amanda presented a winning logo and brand identity and then went on to design a fresh, fun, and eye-catching website which was a smooth, staged process. Amanda is incredibly easy to work with and was excellent at steering us in the right direction regarding our products and clear messaging. We love everything about our 'new look' and the much-needed personality injection, and we're excited to continue working with Amanda."

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Design is a thought process, not just a pretty picture!

How it works.

The process
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Step 1.

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Sniff each other out.

Head over to the "Get in Touch" page to fill in a short form. If we're a good fit, we'll book your free discovery call - a chance to dig into your design needs and figure out exactly how I can help.

Step 2.

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Fetch your brief.

You'll complete a project brief form so we can get crystal clear on your project, your brand, and your goals. This is where we get into the meaty details - deadlines included.

Step 3.

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I design.  You chillax.

Here's where the magic happens. Whatever your design project, I'll capture the essence of your brand personality and couple it with a message that actually delivers.

Step 4.

That's a wrap!

That's it - signed off and ready to go! Your print or digital files are on their way. And this doesn't have to be goodbye, I'm always here when you need me again.

Tired of blending in?

It's time to wake up your audience, shake up your industry, and create the attention you deserve.

Book your free, no-pressure discovery call.

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