About Fernbrook Studio
Fernbrook Studio started in 2016 as a two-person operation working out of a converted garage, taking on small identity projects for local shops. A decade on, the workshop has grown, but the approach hasn't changed much: we still take on a small number of projects at a time, and we still believe the best work comes from genuinely understanding a business before opening a design file.
How we work
Every project starts with a conversation, not a questionnaire. We want to know what keeps a business owner up at night, not just their brand colours. From there, we build out a small, focused set of design directions rather than dozens of options — we'd rather spend that time refining one strong idea than spreading effort thin across many weak ones.
What we value
Longevity
Design that still looks right in ten years, not just ten weeks.
Restraint
The best design decision is often the one you don't notice.
Craft
Small details, done properly, compound into something that feels considered.
Honesty
We'd rather tell a client an idea isn't working than let it slide through.