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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.

"Throughout the process, Kirsty was agile and responsive to feedback. She welcomed challenge, encouraged us to think differently, and adapted quickly without ever losing sight of the bigger picture. The result is a cohesive, confident brand that gives us a clear story for the future and has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback."

Alison Freestone, Communications Manager, Thera Trust

“Kirsty brought our ideas to life, ensuring that our webpages have strong hero images that help our audiences understand the content. She took onboard all our feedback, and her communication was always prompt and clear. She has been an incredible asset to our project team and I have been so pleased to have her with us through our development stages. I cannot recommend her enough.”

Laura Poole, Project and Innovation Manager, National Civic Impact Accelerator

“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

“Kirsty has been delivering top quality creative work for Power2 for over three years. Her approach to our 2022/2023 Impact Report meant we developed a look and feel that took our brand forward leaps and bounds in a matter of weeks. Since then she has been a trusted strategic partner and continues to deliver key brand materials."

Danielle Garwood, Head of Communications and Fundraising, Power2

“Kirsty did an amazing job on our rebrand. From start to finish her process was fantastic. She took the time to really understand us, the brand and the wider market, and worked closely with us throughout to refine and shape the direction. The end result is something we’re completely over the moon with and that feels perfectly aligned with who we are."

James Foster, Co-founder and Head of Operations, Mighty Accountancy

My values

Positivity

My work is bright and joyful by design. I often work with charities tackling tough subjects, but I focus on the positive — hope, progress and the change that’s possible.

Creativity

The medium-sized charities I work with usually have small, stretched comms teams. I bring a fresh burst of creative energy to help move their organisation forward.

Collaboration

I work closely with the marketing and comms managers I partner with; from understanding the brief to acting on feedback, so we reach their goals together.

Transparency

From initial enquiry to final invoice, I believe in open communication. I provide written quotes detailing each stage of the project, and am clear about any additional costs along the way.

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