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Getting creative results on design projects shouldn’t feel like hard work, should it? It’s the fun bit. But keeping hold of all that joyful, playful, good stuff can be tricky when you have marketing objectives to meet (and little time or resources to do it).

I’m Kirsty Grafton, a strategic creative partner who gets results for purpose-driven charities and educational institutions by providing focused design support.

“Kirsty interpreted our brief thoughtfully and intelligently, and the final product was a bold and creative expression of our brand.”

Chris Andersson,
Communications and Campaigns Manager, FutureDotNow

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Work

Browse my recent projects for inspiration.

Campaign design for Mothers’ Union

Pushing for action on adult illiteracy across the globe

A campaign for University of Sheffield

Showing the benefits of staying in halls

Campaign design for StreetGames

Branding a holiday activities programme in Newcastle

Brand development for BTHA

Launching the brand of a
toy safety organisation

Brand design for Falkingham Joinery

Re-branding a heritage joinery company steeped in tradition

Area branding for Leeds University Union

Creating a welcoming basic needs hub for students

Workbook design for Power2

Creating engaging workbooks for a children’s charity

Map design for Birmingham GoS

Creating a map that excites newly arrived students

Design for Good Things Foundation

Making branded presentations accessible to all

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Services

Get the design support you need for your project, from creative concepts to delivery.

Brand development
Campaign design
Graphic design

Iconography
Illustration
Infographics

Reports and publications
Presentation design
Map design

Clients

These are some of the clients I’ve worked with recently.

“Kirsty interpreted our brief thoughtfully and intelligently, and the final product was a bold and creative expression of our brand.”

Chris Andersson, Communications and Campaigns Manager, FutureDotNow

“Power2 recently worked with Kirsty on our latest Impact Report. Part of the brief was to re-inspire our brand and take the brand further than its current application. Even at the first stage of initial concepts, we were really happy with the creative direction Kirsty had set out, she had moved the brand forward by leaps and bounds.”

Danielle Garwood, Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications at Power2

"I commissioned Kirsty for several key pieces of design work this year, and she has been a pleasure to deal with: swift, communicative, able to solve problems, and always delivers on time with excellent results. Kirsty is a valued contact of Good Things Foundation and I would not hesitate to recommend her for future engagements."

Heidi Ghaichem, Communications and External Affairs Manager, Good Things Foundation

"Kirsty expertly created the overarching campaign identity for our programme, and then tailored it to the different age group materials. Part of the work also included her creating a photography brief that detailed the type of shots we would need for the campaign. Due to her outstanding work on the Bring it on Brum campaign, we have also asked Kirsty to work on our other HAF campaign in Derbyshire - It’s About Me."

Duncan Milroy, Head of Communications and Marketing, StreetGames UK

"Kirsty always hits the brief perfectly and is a pleasure to work with. Her creativity is fantastic and she always goes above and beyond ensuring you are 100% happy with the designs."

Georgina Hullah, Marketing Manager, Leeds University Union

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