Alison Boote Brand Studio, Macclesfield (2026)

04/06/2026

This is the moment my client, , saw her brand in print for the first time.

We were on a Zoom call together when I took delivery of her print test. I opened it with her and showed her.

The reaction you can see in this screenshot said everything.

A print test is something I do on every project. Digital colours don't reproduce exactly the same way in print - you have to manually select colours and there is a whole process of colour matching that goes on but we'll talk about that another day!

But there are lots of other things to take into account too - different paper stocks, different print processes, different finishes - they all affect the result.

So before anything goes to final production, I test it. Most clients don't know this is happening. It's just part of how I work.
But when Cally saw her brand in print for the first time, she looked at me and asked a very good question: "Why do you not talk about any of this?"

The print test is just one of the things that happens quietly behind the scenes on every project. Alongside checking logo files at banner scale and at the smallest size they'll ever appear. Testing colours on coated and uncoated stock. Checking vector points. Making sure everything is exactly right before it leaves my hands.

This is what nearly two decades of experience looks like in practice. The attention to detail that most people never see - but that makes all the difference to the finished result.

01/06/2026

Not long after working together Katy took on a new client based in Colombia.

She could have worked with someone local and much closer but she chose her - half way across the world.

Why?

Because, in her words:

“When I looked at your website, I just knew you were the right person for me.”

That’s what the right branding does. It doesn’t have to be shouty and loud - it has to reflect your very essence and everything that you're about.

It helps the right people recognise themselves in what you do and actually feel something before you’ve even spoken to them.

Before we worked together, Katy felt a real mismatch between how her business looked and how she wanted to show up.

She’d been evolving for a while and knew she wanted to pivot, but the brand hadn’t caught up. The process helped her step into that next version of the business properly and finally create a website that reflected the depth, care and expertise she brings to her work.

The result was aligned clients finding her from across the world - because when your brand feels clear and credible, geography isn't even an issue!

If your branding no longer reflects where you are (or where you’re heading), it might be worth paying attention to.

I currently have three spaces available for my full brand identity package, which includes a professionally built website so you can bring in your dream clients with as much ease as Katy.

If you want to chat about working together - use the link in my bio to book a call. I have three spaces left this year.

www.alisonboote.com/contact

26/05/2026

Why I still use discovery calls - and always will.

I’ve seen lots of posts recently from service providers talking about scrapping discovery calls. I get the reasons - the no-shows, wasted time or conversations that go nowhere.

My experience has been very different over the years.

My work isn’t transactional. It’s six to eight weeks of working closely together to build a brand that genuinely reflects who you are, the quality of what you offer, and where you want to go next.

A discovery call gives us both the chance to see if we’re the right fit and that really matters to me.

Some of my clients have become real friends. Many I’ve worked with for years and still keep in touch with. That kind of trust and connection doesn’t happen without being a good fit.

My branding work is also a significant business investment so you should absolutely know who you’re working with before committing - I know I always do.

The call is a chance for me to walk you through the process properly, answer questions, and understand what you actually need.

But it does work both ways. I’m asking questions too - if I don’t think branding is the right thing for you right now, I’ll tell you. I’d rather point someone in the right direction than take on work where I can’t get them the best result or do my best work for them.

I rarely experience no-shows or wasted calls. Usually, by the time someone books a discovery call, they already feel a connection to my work and have a sense that we might be a good fit.

I don’t see discovery calls as pitches. They’re conversations and a chance to ask questions, talk things through and make sure working together feels right for both of us.

If you’ve been thinking about working together, book a call using the link in my bio or:
www.alisonboote.com/contact

24/05/2026

When I create a logo, I don’t just pick a font and type out a name.

This is the logo I created for floral artist .gulliford

The top version is the finished, crafted logo and the bottom version is the original fonts, typed out exactly as downloaded.

Same fonts but with a different result.

Here’s what changed:

• The lettering in “natasha” has a soft, rounded feel - inspired by the movement of a brush to reflect the tools she uses - to enhance that further the repeated “a”s in “natasha” were made slightly different from one another. Perfectly repeated letters feel mechanical and her work is beautifully handcrafted.
• The letterforms in “gulliford” were refined so the entries and exits mimic the clean, sharp edge of a chisel brush stroke - again reflecting another type of brush.
• The lower parts of the letters were simplified and cleaned up to create a more grounded, balanced foundation.
• Spacing, sizing, alignment and overall proportions were adjusted across both words so they work together as one cohesive mark.

This is the difference between using a font and crafting a logo.

It’s subtle work that's often invisible at first glance. But these details completely change how a brand feels.

This is what years of typography training and experience look like in practice.

Save this for later if you’re interested in logo design, typography, or branding details people often overlook.

22/05/2026

The submark.

Every brand identity I create includes a suite of logo variations because a brand needs to work everywhere, not just at full size when there is lots of space to play with.

This is the submark for Degree of Interest. A monogram built with the initials - interlocked, considered, and completely specific to this brand.

It's used where the full logo would be too large or too dominant. A profile picture, a favicon, a small stamp on print. This is the version that works quietly in the background but is so confident in its own right.

Even at this scale the details matter as the smallest parts of a brand still shape how it feels.

Brand identity for

20/05/2026

A bespoke brand identity and a fully built WordPress website - the whole thing, done properly, with nearly two decades of industry experience behind every decision.

My service is £8,500. I keep my pricing visible because I want to work with people who are ready to invest and understand the value of what they're getting - not spend time convincing anyone.

What's included: a full bespoke brand identity - logo suite, colour palette, typography and brand guidelines - then applied across whatever your business needs.

That might mean stationery and business cards, social media graphics, presentations, printed collateral, signage, packaging, branded documents or marketing materials. Every client is different and the application is tailored accordingly.

Your Canva brand kit is set up so you can create on-brand content independently, print artwork is prepared and ready with advice on stock and process, and the package includes a custom-built five page WordPress website - designed, developed and handed over properly.

Not a template or a DIY kit - a complete, considered brand built around who you are and where you're heading.

Three spaces available this year. If you'd like to find out more, you can book a call on my website:
www.alisonboote.com/contact

18/05/2026

The logo is only part of it.

This is the primary logo for Degree of Interest - an expert-led learning platform for women.

The identity was designed to feel thoughtful, editorial and intelligent. That vertical type running down the left edge isn’t just a stylistic choice - it’s positioned intentionally, like the spine of a book.

The logo itself hasn’t changed here, but the overall feel changes completely depending on the placement, spacing and composition around it.

That’s what I mean when I say branding is more than a logo. The smallest details often shape how a brand is experienced and remembered.

Brand identity for Degree of Interest

16/05/2026

I’ve been described as a best kept secret more times than I can count. For a long time I think I was quite happy with that just working away behind the scenes.

I’m not naturally someone who shouts about what I do. I’d rather just do excellent work and let that speak for itself.

The problem is that the people who need what I do - who are brilliant at what they do but whose branding is holding them back - can’t find me if I’m not talking about it.

So here I am. Nearly 20 years in. A first class honours degree in graphic design. Most of my career spent in a full service agency learning the whole craft and not just the visible part. And several clients who keep coming back with every new project and every new venture.

Because once you know, you know 😉

14/05/2026

If you've ever wondered what a full rebrand actually involves, or what you get when you invest at this level, this is for you.

I've been working in this field for nearly 20 years. In that time I've refined a process that works: deep discovery before anything is designed, one considered concept rather than a pick-from-five, and a fully built WordPress website at the end -not just a folder of assets.

It takes around six to eight weeks. The process is the same every time. That's why it works.

If you're at the point where your branding no longer reflects where you are, or where you're heading, I'd love to have a conversation.

Drop me a message or find the link to book a discovery call at www.alisonboote.com/contact

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