Hi, I'm Jake—a brand and lettering designer based near Bristol, UK.
For over 20 years, I've worked with leading creative agencies and global brands as an adaptable designer, hands-on from concept to delivery. I'm obsessed with visual systems, typography and what makes a brand distinctive — communicating that with clarity, personality and charm.
Originally from Cape Town and now based in the beautiful Mendip Hills, my feline Head of Accounts (Rambo) and I bring a can-do, joyful attitude to every project. I also co-created and run Paper Trails, an online platform for the outdoor community, partnering with Strava and adidas.
Services
Brand & Visual Identity
A strategic, visual world for your business. Built to work hard across every touchpoint, and easy to use.
Lettering & Logo Design
Custom letterforms drawn from scratch — from logotypes to title design and type treatments, built to be unmistakably yours.
Ways of working
Project
Fixed scope, timeline and cost. I collaborate with trusted specialists when needed.
Day Rate
Drop-in, flexible support for creative agencies or in-house brand teams.
Retainer
Guaranteed monthly creative support. Consistent, ongoing output for long-term projects.
Collaborations
Clients
Strava
Nat Geo
Disney+
Yeo Valley Organic
Netflix
Universal
BBC
adidas
Network Rail
Agencies
INTERBRAND
Mr. President
BBH
Ogilvy
AKQA
Clubhouse Studio
Studio Juice
EssenceMediacom
Wildstar Films
IRIS Worldwide
Imagination
Saatchi & Saatchi
Recognition & Press
Talks