I’m an experienced design leader, advisor and entrepreneur. I have an MA in Design from Central St Martins and over the last 2 decades, I’ve founded a digital agency which was acquired, helped launch exciting startups and built a stellar design network.
Now I’m on a mission to to help forward thinking founders build their visions through design. Design helps founders win, as you’re 200% more likely to succeed. It’s more than tech or data. It’s the creativity that inspires us; essential for today’s businesses to as basis from which they address each of their touch points.
I’m also CEO of Design Future a market place for startups to integrate design, find design talent and raise funding.
Up to £500k
Up to £500k
Brand and Identity
• What/why/how
• Brand identity and guidelines
• Sales decks, motion, wearables etc.
Website/Product UX and UI Design
• Workshops, IA and content
• Concepts / design in Figma
• Webflow, WordPress & SEO
Advisory
• Growth strategy
• Hands-on design leadership
• Fundraising
Rates are dependent on scope, but typically: Brand projects, £10k - £25k. Web projects £10k - £25k. Advisory is offered at a reasonable day rate. Alternatively, a discount is offered for advisory shares/equity.
Hands-on support
• Design Director/Leadership
• Client engagement
• New business development
• Studio growth strategy & advisory
Services are offered at a reasonable day rate. Alternatively, a discount is offered for advisory shares/equity.
Design Leadership
• Brand/Product/App Design
• Design leadership
• Founder advisory
• Founder scouting
Rates are dependent on scope, but typically: Brand projects, £10k - £25k. Web projects £10k - £25k. Advisory is offered at a reasonable day rate. Alternatively, a discount is offered for advisory shares/equity. Founders invested in subject to a 2.5% of raise.
Evviva
SFC Capital
Von Lenkiewicz
Mee CBD
Virgin Pure
Design Future
The Smalls
Home House
Safestay
Epigeum
Paul McKennna
Aduna
Il Bottacccio
Angel Network
Kloned
Phi Capital
Vision
Educating the Children
Hey Fina
Imphala
Oname
Norris
Opia
Publicis
Creative Lab (TikTok)
Umbrella Studios
YaYa
Plan Design
Tribal, W+K, CHI
Global Media
Penguin Random House
Transworld Publishers
BBC, Sky & ITV
Working with Kish has been an absolute pleasure. His expertise in design, his creativity and innovative thinking have all contributed to the long term partnership we have established, as both design and business partners.
I've had the pleasure of knowing Kish since our primary school days and his talent as a designer has always stood out. From his work with Bluw and Kish and Chips, Kish has consistently delivered first-class work for a variety of agencies and brands that he should be incredibly proud of. Whenever we're faced with a challenging brief, I’m glad to engage with Kish’s design expertise and strategic thinking to help us move forward.
Working with Kish has been a great experience for our business. His exceptional talent and ability to bring our vision to life exceeded our expectations. Kish helped us rebrand but also rename our business to make it more effective in the market. We were thrilled with the outcome and it has enabled our business to be received in an incredibly positive light. I’m really happy to work with Kish on an ongoing basis.
Kish is talented and passionate. The output of his work is at a really good level. Having shared an office with Kish, we developed a close professional and personal relationship and I'm delighted to be an advisor for his other business, Design Future. We frequently exchange ideas and design industry insights and I always look forward to our discussion over a few beers.
Kish is a gem who seamlessly blends art and creativity in his approach. As a long-term collaborator, I am grateful to work with Kish and look forward to continuing our partnership. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside him and his collaborators, like Alex.
I’ve worked with Kish on various projects over the last 15 years. It’s always an enjoyable process and the work is always first class. It's nice to have the occasional lunch to share ideas with Kish.