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Handmade & Whimsical Brand Design

ANTI-AI Business Branding for Whimsical Weirdos who want to BUILD a brand identity that helps you to CONNECT with your DREAM clients and STAND OUT in a congested world…

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Welcome Dreamer!

I saw your sparkle from a mile away. Your brand deserves its own folklore. . . a place where your people can connect and immerse themselves in your whimsical world.

Take a look at some client work:

A Logo is just the
front door to
your world.

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Dream. Create.
Transform.

Working with me isn’t a transactional experience. Your identity and how you want to move through the world is celebrated and created into stunning and immersive visuals so you can keep conquering and reaching your dreams.

Here’s what you’re looking for

Brand Alchemy
Business Branding

Your awakening & Becoming

An artistic design service to awaken and transform your brand into an identity, world and story that will capture the hearts of your fave clients. We include:

  • Logos

  • Visual symbols

  • Storytelling

  • Illustrations

  • Campaign/Service Strategy

  • Visual Identity Development

… and MORE to use across all marketing platforms and uncover the true essence of your business so you can truly connect and stand out.

Let’s talk business!

I work best with folk who care about Authenticity, Handmade & Analog Aesthetics, and working Collaborativelly. Brand Alchemy™ encompasses all that makes our HUMAN EXPERIENCE tangible and celebrated as we build our dream businesses.

Here are my main offerings that will help you to soar. . .

The Brand Awakening
Week

Best for brands who desire COHESIVE CLARITY and have big stories to tell - product launches, rebrands or narrative-driven campaigns

Investment: $3,477

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The Brand Transformation Month

Best for storytelling-rich brands seeking deep creative partnership and transformation.

Investment: $5,857

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PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

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3 Months

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6 Months

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PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE ✳︎ 3 Months ✳︎ 6 Months ✳︎

"But Kirsty, will this work for me?"

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If you’re a whimsical weirdo, yes!

If you feel disconnected to your brand, yes!

If you want to stand out, yes!

iF YOU’RE TIRED OF BEIGE, YES!

IF YOU BELIEVE IN FAIRIES, YES!

iF YOU WANt a BRAND THAT REPRESENTS YOU, YES!

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Take a look at theses GORGEOUS transformations!

The Process:

  • Exploration

    Step One

    Once you’ve picked your Brand Alchemy™ package we choose a date to begin your rebrand journey. A deposit lock in a date to begin a deepdive into your vibe, your brand identity and ideas with a curated questionnaire that pulls everything together.

  • Planning

    Step Two

    We begin with our first design meeting (either online or in person if you live close to me) to work through your questionnaire and map out your visuals, aesthetic, lore and rebrand journey.

  • Rapid Drafting

    Step Three

    I nerd out about your business and brand while drafting initial concept ideas for your logo, brand colours, textures and complimenting illustrations to tell your unique story and bring your dream clients into your world.

  • Refining

    Step Four

    We meet again to review the concepts and initial drafts I’ve created for you, and work through any changes and further ideas to bring your brand identity together.

  • Finalising

    Step Five

    Once you’ve signed off on your Brand Alchemy™ identity, all files are curated and dropped into a file that you can access immediately. Each type of asset is placed in a specific folder for ease of use and downloading. All files created can be used in Canva and other marketing and design softwares.

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lET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER.

Im Kirsty.

Your resident Fairy Artmother who NEVER uses AI in her business and is so passionate about creating immersive worlds for fellow biz owners who want their marketing to last longer than a doomscroll session

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About You

You’re already showing up. You’re creating the content. You’re building your business. Staying on top of all the BTS things you need to be doing. You get it.

But your current brand vibe isn’t bringing in your dream clients you know, the ones who make you wish there were 100 more of them, who you get excited to hear from, who feel like you could be friends IRL and who’s gratitude reflects the amount of energy you’re putting in. You want to truly build a business that makes your heart soar and excited to jump out of bed each morning.

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You want something hand made and bespoke to you

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You’re feeling a bit disconnected to your business & branding, but don’t know why

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You’re not getting aligned clients who share the same vibes

Your vision, values and mission has changed since you started your biz

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You’re getting sick of relying on social media to do your marketing

Looking for Merch Design, Licensing and more? I got you!

  • ² CREATIVE ART DIRECTION

    Brand Stewardship & Protection Spells

    High-touch art direction support for businesses with stable visual branding but feel overwhelmed when trying to connect with their audience. Hire me to become your Brand Steward - let me put a protection spell on your brand so you don’t get lost… your literal knight in shining armour.

  • ³ BRAND IDENTITY & STRATEGY

    Clarity Readings & Manifestation Charms

    1:1 clarity and direction sessions that include brand positioning reviews, visual identity clarity and seasonal campaign direction so you leave knowing exactly what your brand needs next!

  • ⁴ LICENSING & MERCH DESIGN

     Visibility Spells & Connection Potions

    Connect with your audience and clients through hand made illustrated merch such as hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags and more

    This bespoke service is designed to help your business stand out and be recognised ‘out in the wild’ so you don’t have to rely on the next Instagram post.

  • ⁵ EXCITING PROJECTS

    Magical Collaborations

    Looking for an Illustrator and creative nerd to bring your vision to life? Let’s collaborate on your exciting project!

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Develop the skills to bring MAGIC into your brand with this FREE mini AUDIO course just for YOU!

Running a BUSINESS isn’t for the faint hearted, and neither is‘‘BUILDING A BRAND’’… in this 5-PART MINI COURSE I help you to:

  • Understand what ‘PERSONAL BRANDINGactually is

  • Learn the power of visual aesthetics and HOW to bring them into your business model

  • Build your confidence with showing up AUTHENTICALLY both online and offline (because being able to do both is important)

  • How to TRULY stand out in a congested world

  • Develop the skills to bring MAGIC into your brand

Your course will magically appear in your inbox, along with a handy-dandy checklist give you direct steps to help you to sprinkle your own fairy dust… because your brand IS magic and you deserve to reach your dreams!

FAQs

I get asked these things a lot. Maybe it’s on your mind too?

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Success Stories to Prove You Can Fly Your Freak Flag… let my past clients tell you:

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“You are SO fucking good at what you do! You helped me to understand what I needed and reminded me of who I am to my core so we could create a Brand that truly reflected me.

Thank you for absolutely everything! Thank you SO much for creating something that speaks to me entirely!”

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Lacey’s Place

“We chose you because you were everything we were looking for… beautiful, whimsical art that told a story & made people feel welcomed. We hated the idea of using AI to create a brand for us… When we got all of the final assets it was a feeling we can't even describe.

We felt seen & heard throughout the whole process, when you added in some extra details that you thought seemed very "us" & they were right on the money, you listened & chose perfectly.

We also keep getting asked if we're making merch they can buy!”

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Pink Friday Events

“There are not enough words to describe the feeling our branding has given us. We feel so much more professional and knowing that we stand out from all the overused AI is such a good feeling. I know that our clients will connect with us so much more because of our branding.

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Hannah Mueller Photography

“I knew I wanted to work with you in some way shape or form! You have such a happy, bubbly, positive personality on and offline, and an ABSOLUTE talent when it comes to art. You’re the complete package!

Your visuals are so unique and incredible, and I wanted that point of difference for my brand.

You offer more than just standard branding and visuals… you went deep into my soul and pulled out all the beautiful things that should be shining though in my business”

Book a Free 1:1 Call

Got any burning questions?

I offer a FREE 30-min Brand Alignment session/reading to:

  • See where yourblind spots are

  • Check what your current pain points are actually doing to you biz

  • Talk through easy to action steps to help you to move forward

Pick a date & time in my calendar and let’s have a chat x

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Summon Me

Email: kirsty@forkeepsillustration.com or use the handy form and I’ll get back to you!