Beehive Green

Beehive Green Brand and design studio Beehive Green helps independent businesses stand out and shine bright. Think of us as your virtual in-house design team!

Small but nimble, this studio of one works with a team of specialists to bring your brand to life. Brand and design studio Beehive Green helps ambitious small businesses stand out and shine bright. Small but nimble, this studio of one works with a network of talented specialists to make your project a success. Think of us as a part of your team – we’ll be your very own virtual in-house studio! The

right branding attracts the right clients, makes you memorable and helps your business thrive. As your partner, Beehive Green will bring your brand to life with design that looks smart and thinks smart, with services including:

• Logo & brand identity – create the best impression and show you’re invested in what you do. Whether you’re starting out and need to make the right impact or scaling up and want to rebrand, get a complete new look (far more than just a logo!) designed with your business in mind.
• Brand review – understand how well your brand identity is working, and get practical advice to make it perform even better.
• Squarespace websites – take your business online with gorgeous, effective web design that’s user friendly and easy to maintain.
• Print & digital design – whatever assets you need, let’s make sure they fit your brand perfectly and work hard for your business.
• Campaigns – events, launches, big brand pushes… smart design will get you noticed when you’ve got something you want the world to hear!
• Photoshoot art direction – expert vision, planning and styling so you have the photos you need, totally on-brand. Andrea Boughton is the creative behind Beehive Green. “I love partnering with clients to create brands that express their values, personality and passion”, she says. “Brilliant businesses deserve brilliant design, whether they’re big or small, old or new”. Andrea has 20+ years’ experience helping brands communicate, from fledgling start-ups and household names to not-for-profits. She partners with clients far and wide from her Hertfordshire studio, specialising in creative design and consultancy that get the right results.

01/04/2026

Not a bad way to spend a Saturday…

And a good reminder of how powerful community can be.

What an incredible afternoon celebrating women in business with and at the Emirates! 🙌

Over 100 female founders from the f:Entrepreneurs programme in one place – sharing stories, supporting each other, and enjoying a few fancy drinks, fab food with a game of women’s football to boot… even if it wasn’t the result I wanted as a fan!

With fewer women starting businesses right now, spaces like this matter. Visibility, support and shared experience all make a difference.

Proud to be part of a community that’s actively changing that. Have you been part of a community that’s really supported your business?

September is all about... impact report design.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I’ve been back to my publishing design roots recently, wo...
03/09/2025

September is all about... impact report design.​​​​​​​​
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I’ve been back to my publishing design roots recently, working on lots of reports that show the difference organisations are making – and (of course), they’re all designed to be beautifully on brand too. ​​​​​​​​
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Enjoying getting stuck in with a cuppa after a soggy dog walk and waving the kids goodbye. Happy days! 🙌 ​​​​​​​​
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What’s on your to-do list this month?​​​​​​​​
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I might use a studio name for my business, but there is very much an Andrea behind Beehive Green!These days, I’m balanci...
25/06/2025

I might use a studio name for my business, but there is very much an Andrea behind Beehive Green!

These days, I’m balancing work life with family life (and plenty of dog walks), and pairing desk time with as much inspiration outside of the office as I can get.

Just the other week, I was making time for play and getting hands-on in the ‘AI can kiss my art’ workshop at – such a fun, hands-on session with a roomful of lovely creatives (thanks again, !).

Want to get to know me better? That’s exactly why I started Design Thinking, my newsletter for people who love to go a bit deeper than socials allow.

Heads up: the latest issue drops this week – sign-up is in the bio if you’re curious 😉

Been to anything inspiring lately? I’d love to hear what’s been sparking your energy.

P.S. Yes, I do my best thinking in overalls.

Back to basics – and loving it.At the start of the year, I made a simple decision: this year is all about clients.It sou...
15/05/2025

Back to basics – and loving it.

At the start of the year, I made a simple decision: this year is all about clients.

It sounds obvious, but after a full-on year of award wins, exciting partnerships and behind-the-scenes work (think: events, special projects and training) – as well as all the life admin – I felt like the time was right to return to what I do best. Working deeply with the people and teams who trust me with their design challenges.

And so far? It’s been exactly the right move.

More time, more impact, more of the good stuff.

I'm curious though – how are you approaching 2025?
Are you focused on one main thing, or splitting your time?
What’s working (or not) for you?

If you're interested in the more personal, reflective side of my work, my newsletter Design Thinking is where I share exactly that.

The next issue drops tomorrow – it’s a great time to jump in.
You can sign up via the link in my bio – I’d love to share it with you.

Back to basics – and loving it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At the start of the year, I made a simple decision: this year is all abou...
15/05/2025

Back to basics – and loving it.​​​​​​​​
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At the start of the year, I made a simple decision: this year is all about clients.​​​​​​​​
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It sounds obvious, but after a full-on year of award wins, exciting partnerships and behind-the-scenes work (think: events, special projects and training) – as well as all the life admin – I felt like the time was right to return to what I do best. Working deeply with the people and teams who trust me with their design challenges.​​​​​​​​
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And so far? It’s been exactly the right move.​​​​​​​​
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More time, more impact, more of the good stuff.​​​​​​​​
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I'm curious though – how are you approaching 2025?​​​​​​​​
Are you focused on one main thing, or splitting your time?​​​​​​​​
What’s working (or not) for you?​​​​​​​​
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If you're interested in the more personal, reflective side of my work, my newsletter Design Thinking is where I share exactly that.​​​​​​​​
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The next issue drops tomorrow – it’s a great time to jump in.​​​​​​​​
You can sign up via the link in my bio – I’d love to share it with you.

Do Valentine’s red and pink make you want to run and hide, or are you all for colours that leave no room for interpretat...
14/02/2025

Do Valentine’s red and pink make you want to run and hide, or are you all for colours that leave no room for interpretation? ​​​​​​​​
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You rarely see them together any other time of year, which is exactly why they send such a clear message. Red and pink = must be time to buy chocolates and roses. ​​​​​​​​
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Now, imagine your brand’s colours doing the same. Google, Cadbury, Ikea… we know them instantly just from their palettes. Why shouldn’t your audience recognise you just as fast?​​​​​​​​
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Next time you scroll past a branded post, see if you know who it’s from before checking the name. Even better, ask people if they recognise you from your colours!​​​​​​​​
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Are you entering any awards this year? 🏆✨Last year I did. The whole experience was a brilliant way review my business, s...
14/02/2024

Are you entering any awards this year? 🏆✨

Last year I did.

The whole experience was a brilliant way review my business, set goals for the year ahead and celebrate how far I’ve come.

And I had some amazing nights out at awards presentations as a finalist!

After I won silver in the creative business category of the I chatted to organiser Debbie Gilbert on the Business Award Show podcast.

Take a listen and find out how awards can give you added competitive edge (link in bio).

Spoiler - even way back in my agency days awards were a core marketing activity!

Entry has just opened for this year’s awards - are you going to enter?

 

Whoop - I’m a finalist!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m over the moon to be shortlisted for not one, but two of 's Inspiring Herts Awards 2...
21/04/2023

Whoop - I’m a finalist!
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I’m over the moon to be shortlisted for not one, but two of 's Inspiring Herts Awards 2023…
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🤩Business of the Year Small to Medium
🤩Entrepreneur of the Year
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In the nine years I’ve been working independently (figuring a lot of things out along the way), it’s the first time I’ve entered any awards.
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Getting this recognition alongside businesses of all shapes and sizes is amazing – just goes to show that even as a company of one it’s worth putting yourself out there.
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A huge thank you to my brilliant clients for trusting me with their branding projects and all of my self-employed community buddies for ongoing support. I wouldn't be here without you 🙌
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To top it off, the awards ceremony in June is being held at the magical (yes, my kids are envious). Whatever happens, I can’t wait to celebrate Hogwarts style with the other finalists - keep your fingers crossed for me!
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I'd love to know, what are you celebrating today?
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🌈 Pantone’s colour of the Year 2023 unveiled – it’s “Viva Magenta” 🌈⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀It’s a close match for the rust brand colou...
02/12/2022

🌈 Pantone’s colour of the Year 2023 unveiled – it’s “Viva Magenta” 🌈
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It’s a close match for the rust brand colour in the current brand identity I’m designing for a coaching organisation! ♥️
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Despite the Magenta in the name, I love the warmth of red that shines through. To introduce this vibrant colour into a brand identity, it could be grounded by a wider palette. You just need to think about the personality you’d like your brand to convey!
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says: “Viva Magenta writes a new narrative. Brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes optimism and joy. Powerful and empowering, it is an animated red that encourages experimentation and self-expression without restraint. Vibrating with vim and vigor, a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family demonstrating a new signal of strength.”
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Viva Magenta is a gorgeous colour. I’ve actually been expecting a warm brown to be chosen for a few years now and this certainly has that natural feel 😉
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🌈What do you think of Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023?👇
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There’s nothing quite like seeing your design work out in the wild.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I finally visited Maria and Fiona, founders ...
29/11/2022

There’s nothing quite like seeing your design work out in the wild.
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I finally visited Maria and Fiona, founders of Hale & McCloy Design Ltd] , in their new showroom this month.
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It’s the only time one of my logo designs has been hand-painted and gilded with 23ct gold leaf (great job ). It looks amazing! 😍
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Branding is all about creating the right perception, for the right people.
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And Hale & McCloy knew exactly what made their new business venture a winner.
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A classic look was the only answer for this brand’s visual identity. A custom wordmark logotype, bespoke monogram, rich colour palette and a gorgeous typography system create a unified look.
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In Hale & McCloy Design Ltd] ’s own words, “We’re pleased we were encouraged to take the time to consider what we wanted our branding to say about our business, and what Andrea at Beehive Green designed for us is perfect! We absolutely love the final look.”
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If you’re in the St Albans area and in the market for a contemporary take on British fitted kitchens, bedrooms, boot rooms, utilities and pantries go check them out. You’ll get beautiful design, top-notch quality and the ultimate service. It’s all about the details at Hale & McCloy.
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And if you want a brand identity that positions your business perfectly, drop me a DM to find out how we could work together. I’d love to hear from you! 😊
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“LOVE THIS! Honestly, so happy to see the jumble in my head put into words”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀As a believer in simplicity, I’d say...
28/09/2022

“LOVE THIS! Honestly, so happy to see the jumble in my head put into words”
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As a believer in simplicity, I’d say that’s a brilliant outcome.
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Go take a hike, imposter syndrome—seems I DO have what it takes to offer brand strategy to my clients.🤩
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Thanks for trusting in Beehive Green’s shiny new brand strategy service
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Now to bring that strategy to life…

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