Kern & Stroke
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Brands, systematised.

§ 01 / work

Selected work.

§ 02 / services

Four disciplines.

01. Brand Identity Wordmarks, logos, visual systems and the guidelines that make them stick. 9–16 weeks
02. Packaging Shelf-ready packaging systems that last across seasons, SKUs and retailers. 12–22 weeks
03. Editorial Book jackets, magazine systems, annual reports, publication templates. 10–20 weeks
04. Type Design Bespoke and customised typefaces as the spine of a new visual identity. 16–28 weeks
§ 03 / process

Four phases.

01 · Listen

Discovery

Interviews, category audit, brand archaeology.

02 · Decide

Strategy

Written position, audience map, success metrics.

03 · Draw

Design

Two to three routes, developed through live critique.

04 · Build

Delivery

Production files, guidelines, three months' aftercare.

§ 04 / contact

Brief us.

The studio.

Most engagements are 9–22 weeks at a fixed fee. We take three to five new clients a year — so tell us briefly and we'll be honest about fit.

Address
Unit 4, Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester M1 2JW
Phone
+44 161 000 0000
Briefs
[email protected]
Hours
Mon–Thu 09:30–18:00 · Fri half-day