We're Phil and Emma, your Brand and Design Pros. We operate as a full-service Branding Design Studio, delivering strategic brand work for clients both locally and internationally and offering our expertise on a consultancy basis. Our focus has long been on creating what I call the ‘champagne moments’—transformative results that go beyond a logo or a website and help a business stand out, be taken seriously in their sector, and operate with renewed confidence. In recent years I’ve concentrated on delivering branding and strategy that justifies premium pricing, attracts top-tier talent and affiliates, and reduces long-term marketing costs. By combining ideation, design, and practical brand execution, I aim to empower brands to grow with clarity, impact, and sustainability.

PHILLIP BOURNE

PRO

We're Phil and Emma, your Brand and Design Pros. We operate as a full-service Branding Design Studio, delivering strategic brand work for clients both locally and internationally and offering our expertise on a consultancy basis. Our focus has long been on creating what I call the ‘champagne moments’—transformative results that go beyond a logo or a website and help a business stand out, be taken seriously in their sector, and operate with renewed confidence. In recent years I’ve concentrated on delivering branding and strategy that justifies premium pricing, attracts top-tier talent and affiliates, and reduces long-term marketing costs. By combining ideation, design, and practical brand execution, I aim to empower brands to grow with clarity, impact, and sustainability.

Available to hire

We’re Phil and Emma, your Brand and Design Pros. We operate as a full-service Branding Design Studio, delivering strategic brand work for clients both locally and internationally and offering our expertise on a consultancy basis. Our focus has long been on creating what I call the ‘champagne moments’—transformative results that go beyond a logo or a website and help a business stand out, be taken seriously in their sector, and operate with renewed confidence.

In recent years I’ve concentrated on delivering branding and strategy that justifies premium pricing, attracts top-tier talent and affiliates, and reduces long-term marketing costs. By combining ideation, design, and practical brand execution, I aim to empower brands to grow with clarity, impact, and sustainability.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Consultant – Brand & Design at Bourne Creative Studio
January 1, 2010 - November 26, 2025
Founding Creative Consultant at Bourne Creative Studio. Lead on brand strategy, identity development, and design for both B2B and B2C clients. Co-founded with Emma at Spode Works in Staffordshire, delivering a full-service creative offering and targeted consultancy that helps brands articulate value, stand out in their market, and operate with renewed confidence.
Founder and Creative Director at Raised Nail Designs
January 1, 2023 - November 26, 2025
Founder and Creative Director steering brand development, product design, and creative campaigns for Raised Nail Designs. Responsible for brand identity, marketing visuals, and partnerships that propel the business forward.
Associate Director and Shareholder at The Passion Pit Hair Salon
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Directed brand strategy and business growth initiatives; oversaw stakeholder engagement and operational branding, contributing to a stronger market presence for the salon.
Art Director at Momentum McCann
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Art Director for Momentum McCann, creating campaign visuals and leading design direction for client work across Manchester.
Creative Designer at Grisdale Lesniak Swann
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Creative Designer contributing to brand and design projects within a Staffordshire-based agency environment.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Independent graphic design contractor delivering branding and design services for multiple clients in Staffordshire.
Graphic Designer at Smart / Department of Creativity
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Designer role based in Crewe, contributing to branding and design projects as part of a creative team.

Education

Certificate of Continuing Professional Development at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate of Social Media Marketing Strategy Master-class at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Drawing the Human Anatomy at Riven Phoenix - Lucas Arts Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
History of Ancient Egypt at University of Manchester
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Introduction to Philosophy at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Learning how to Learn at University of California, San Diego
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
BA(Hons) Electronic Graphics at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
GNVQ: Advanced Art and Design at Staffordshire Sixth Form College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Business Foundation Workshop
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Adobe Flash Action Scripting
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
ISP Diploma Sales Promotion
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Gaming, Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE621 Lucela's Premium Drinks Co. – Chocolate Rum
    A new drinks brand launching into a crowded premium market needed more than just a bottle. They needed to look like they belonged at the top from day one. The founders came to Bourne Creative® for a logo and visual identity that exuded sophistication. No shortcuts. No trends. Just considered, minimal design that felt timeless. We delivered a full system. Primary logo, secondary mark, tent cards, packaging concepts, table cloths, postcard inserts, outdoor marquees, leaflets. Every touchpoint considered. Every detail applied. The result? 5,000+ Instagram followers and growing Named World's Best Chocolate Liqueur Gold at The Global Liqueur Masters Great Taste Awards in 2023 and 2025 When you look like a premium product from day one, the market treats you like one. logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer
    uniE621 Weekend Sports – Brand Identity System
    Sam and Grace were running a profitable business. They had the sales, the stock, and the customers. But they were invisible. A mediocre logo, a website that leaked conversions, and what we call an 'unbranded performer'—moving product through Amazon and eBay but with no identity to call their own. No marketing. No presence. No seat at the table. The bigger brands didn't know they existed. We built them a complete brand identity from the ground up. Strategy, guidelines, systems, a mascot, custom graphics, typography, the whole package. Everything a challenger brand needs to look like a proper player. The result? Puma came knocking. Then Adidas. Then Nike. Suddenly they weren't just another reseller. They were a partner. Priority access to stock. A seat at the table. The same business, but now looking the part. When you look like a player, you get treated like one. branding logo graphicdesigner designer creativedirector typography illustrator webdesigner photography
    uniE621 Telus Health / BFO – Presentation Design
    When a company like Breaking Free Online, led by Dr Jonathan Ward, values your design expertise, creativity, and attention to detail, you know you’re doing something right. They weren’t looking for a full rebrand, but their internal documents, presentations, and guides needed a refresh with a subtle logo update to bring everything in line. Emma and I helped them achieve clarity, consistency, and professionalism, ensuring their brand reflected the quality of their work. And one of those presentations? Jonathan went on to sell the business to a Canadian company called LifeWorks shortly after. Right timing or the power of great design? We like to think we played a part. branding illustrator graphicdesigner iconography designer
    uniE621 Johnson Controls – Advertising and Social Campaign
    Bourne Creative® was approached by BDB to work with Johnson Controls to develop visual communications aimed at educating customers about their new technology and suppression systems. Adhering to the company’s brand guidelines, we adopted a headline-led approach to clearly convey the products' unique selling points, providing a strong differentiation strategy. The advertisements were launched across traditional and digital media platforms, including social media channels. advertising copywriter creativedirector strategist
    uniE621 Raised Nail Designs – Apparel Brand
    Founded in 2022, as an answer to a culture in decline. Raised Nail Designs was built as a bold, design-led apparel brand with sustainability at its core. Using Teemill’s eco-friendly production model, the brand quickly gained a cult following for its unique, statement-driven designs. However, after two years focused on growing Bourne Creative®, RND took a step back from new collections. Despite this pause, the brand has maintained a loyal community of 330 engaged followers on Instagram. Now, with a fresh perspective and renewed energy, Phil and Emma are gearing up to bring RND back. Expanding its reach through Tik Tok shop and social commerce while reigniting its place in the alternative fashion space. logo branding illustrator creativedirector fashiondesigner printdesigner graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Clearwater Corporate Finance – Brand Identity System
    When Clearwater, a €118m revenue business rebranded, multiple agencies were involved in shaping their identity. With different teams contributing, their brand assets needed consolidating into a clear, structured, and easy-to-use system. We brought everything together into a cohesive set of brand guidelines, refining both the creative and messaging. Without clear brand guidelines, even a well-established business can start to lose consistency, impact, and trust. brandstrategy branding brandidentitysystem branding designer creativedirection
    uniE621 NC Tuition – Brand Identity System
    As a dedicated tutor in Marlow, Natasha found her authentic teaching style and proven results were being overshadowed by a increasingly crowded and competitive local market. Her existing visual identity failed to communicate the premium quality and personal approach that set NC Tuition apart, making it difficult to attract the right families and command the value her service deserved. The challenge was to create a complete brand identity that would firmly establish NC Tuition as Marlow’s leading choice. The new system needed to exude Natasha’s unique personality, resonate with both parents and children, and provide a scalable, future-proof foundation to build local recognition, justify her value, and support confident business growth. illustrator branding logo graphicdesigner