We're a small design agency that's big on ideas

Firebrand is a design consultancy specialising in branding, marketing communications and web design. We are recognised for applying logic and clarity in all our design processes to deliver you optimum results. We call it ‘Design with clear thinking’.

We create engaging brands, design persuasive literature and handcraft websites that work... beautifully. And we do this for both large and small enterprises alike.

We listen. We ask lots of questions. After all, no one knows more about your business than you and your customers. But we also speak your language and are able to match fresh ideas and creativity with business acumen.

Our work processes are tried-and-tested, making your projects easy to manage and produce consistent results. And we're most definitely about delivering great service; that's simply part of the package on every job, big or small, each time, every time.

Our clients believe in the value of good design. Our work has helped their businesses grow, alter perceptions, launch products and create meaningful dialogue with their customers - all the while delivering significant returns on their investment. We welcome the opportunity to show you relevant case studies and discuss how we can do the same for you.

Michael Dale - Creative Director

Michael specialises in creating brands both on and off-line. He believes passionately that design effectiveness can be measured by results. Loves design detailing - dislikes sloppy typography. When not surfing the net, Michael is equally at home surfing waves.

Jon Bettles - Senior Designer

Jon brings-to-the-table vast experience in designing for retail markets. He likes to find out what makes customers tick before he even thinks of picking up his sketchbook. Jon dreams of being the next Lance Armstrong, but may have to settle for 'King of the South Downs'.

Van Cameron - Web Designer

Van's considerable expertise in web design, information architecture and usability is conspicuous. Our websites work beautifully. As such, he's probably the ultimate advocate of 'design with clear thinking'. Van is often found trying to teach a 3-iron who's boss on the links around Brighton.

One small green cog

Firebrand are committed to becoming a fully sustainable business. In fact, we're well on our way to that goal with an on-going programme of initiatives.

At our studio we:

select energy efficient equipment and lighting
use heat, water and consumables sparingly
cancel duplicate mail subscriptions
use green energy
use public transport wherever practical
reuse all postal packaging
recycle all paper, card, cans, glass, plastic, cartridges and equipment

We're a small business. We're just one small green cog in a big polluting wheel. However, we believe that by adopting best practice there's a much bigger knock-on effect through the work we do with our suppliers and clients. That means...

promoting the efficient use of resources in printing through intelligent design
encouraging the use of recycled, managed and recyclable materials
providing on-going environmental consultancy and evaluation
ensuring our client’s policies are recognised and understood

It is also our policy to work with like-minded suppliers. So, we use printers that hold FSC accreditation and conform to ISO14001 environmental standards.

We've worked with

A quick look at our portfolio and you'll see the wide range of work we've produced. Our clients extend from global players in technology to major UK supermarkets and from blue-chip financial services to leading leisure brands. However, we're not only about household names, we also love to work with ambitious SME's and professional start-ups too.