Working with Agencies
How to Compare Branding Agency Proposals
A scoring approach for comparing proposals that differ in scope, price and process.
Freelancer vs Agency: Who Should Design Your Brand?
When a freelance designer is the right choice and when a studio or agency is worth the extra cost.
What Is a Brand Sprint? How Four-Week Branding Works
Brand sprints compress strategy and identity into weeks. Here is how they run and who they suit.
How to Write a Branding Brief Agencies Will Love
A one-page structure for a branding brief, with the details agencies need to quote accurately.
15 Questions to Ask a Branding Agency Before You Sign
The questions that reveal who will do the work, how the process runs and what you will receive.
Senior-Led vs Junior-Led Agencies: Why It Matters
How agency staffing models work and what they mean for the quality of your brand.
How Long Does a Branding Project Take?
Realistic timelines for sprints, studio projects and large rebrands.
London or Regional Agency: Does Location Matter?
Whether an agency's location still matters when most projects run remotely.
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