About

Graham is a freelance logo and identity designer for hire. With over 25 years experience in graphic design, reprographics, advertising, marketing, commercial print, typography and photography.

Logo design pricing starts from £495 and can include ‘business card & letterhead stationery design‘ as well as a set of ‘logo usage guidelines‘. I cater for all kinds of logo and brand identity design needs.

Further reading : Explanation of logo design pricing

I work relentlessly with small companies and businesses, consultants and individuals as well as larger companies, providing them with unique and carefully designed logo and identities. I also work on existing brands to further develop the brand’s identity. I strive to design my clients a unique and appropriate identity, focusing on core aspects of their business or personal identity. Providing a relevant and clear brand message. I design logos and identities for the real world.

I do have a unique style that ensures clients hire me based on my existing portfolio and through many recommendations and repeat business.

Do you need a logo design?

Skip all the fluff and ‘hire me‘ for your logo and identity design now.

Examples of my logo design process

What is really involved with a logo and identity design? With each completed logo and identity project, I write up an exhaustive article on the complete logo design process. Documenting all the thoughts, ideas, sketches, reasoning that goes into each project. This will help you better appreciate what you are investing in. Logo and brand identity design project development.

Further reading : The strategic value of writing detailed logo design process posts

What I can do for you

I design logo marks, identity marks, pictorial marks, letterform marks, wordmarks and icons. I provide services that relate to the design and development of the identity or logomark and basic collateral such as stationery and marketing merchandise.

Once we have completed the design part of the logo project, I can provide valuable advice on the complexities of commercial printing and print finishing. All due to my extensive experience working in these environments over the last 25 years. I also have a close working relationship with several local printers, so will happily deal with the logistics of printing your business cards etc for you.

I can promise you I will work tirelessly to design and help you implement a successful business identity. (If you would like further clarification on the branding issue, please do get in contact, be happy to explain.)

I am fully transparent, you can call me, video chat conference me, even come to see me if you are close by. I don’t hide, neither am I a cloaked mystery designer.

As well as logo design, I am also available for any other form of graphic design: brochures, posters, catalogues and anything else you care to mention.

Most completed logo projects over £600 will receive a single page set of Logo Usage Guidelines, information on the construction of the logo as well as some important guidelines. Ask if you feel this would be useful for you.

What I can’t do for you

I can’t promise that by hiring me, I will design you a successful brand. A successful brand cannot be promised by anyone, a brand is created in the eye’s of the customer.

I will not promise you a 2-4 day turnaround. Logo and identity design is typically a process of evolution and research. If you need a logo for your business within 48 hours, I doubt I can help.

I will not try to compete with the various free and clip-art style logo design websites that offer logo designs for £50. These are logo designs in the loosest possible sense.

I will not use clip art.

I will not provide you with 2-4 concepts or ideas, one of which you must choose. My logo design process is much more natural, free flowing… idea’s evolve over time. I will work with you and show you my intended directions at various points of the process. So no nasty surprises, or having to choose an idea you don’t like.

My logo design style

I obsess over details – I lean towards the iconic with minimalist tendencies – I favour clean, solid and typographic driven designs – I only use commercial and high quality typefaces in my designs – Love to brainstorm wonderful new company names and tag lines – I have a solid online reputation – I hate cliches in logo design – I strive to create something unique, memorable and appropriate – I am passionate and motivated – I am a perfectionist.

How to view me

What this means is that you can look upon me as your dedicated and personal professional logo design adviser, I will ensure that the creation of your logo and identity mark goes smoothly and enjoyably.

I have enough experience and awareness to know about the procedures and pitfalls of creating brand identities. I will ensure that your logo and identity design is a tailored fit. This detailed approach requires a solid brief and understanding of your business, hence the level of detail in my logo design quote form.

Blogging and Twitter

I just don’t design logos, I also like to write about it. ImJustCreative is a regularly updated freelance logo and brand identity blog. Articles and resources on logo design, freelancing, typography social media and general brand identity resources.