A roll of adhesive tape with the word TAPE printed on it, partially unspooled and curling upward, casting a shadow on a light purple background.

Close-up of pink-orange mushrooms with gills visible and text 'Mama Shrooms' overlaid in the center.

Cartoon character with a triangle-shaped body, smiling face, holding a tool over its shoulder, drawn in outline style on a blueprint grid background.

Yellow background with the word 'amber' at the top and the phrase 'GET READY TO...' at the bottom, separated by a thin black vertical line in the center.

Bag of peachie toppings with hazelnut, cacao nib, and crunchy seeds for menopause support, featuring a spoonful of toppings spilling out

Pink background with the words 'MAGS MAGS MAGS' written in bold orange letters.

Digital illustration of a woman with headphones, colorful makeup, striped shirt, dark green pinstriped pants, and orange shoes, sitting and looking at her phone.

esSAy studio is a boutique branding + design studio based in Brighton, UK. Sarah’s experience gives a unique perspective on branding design like no other.

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sarah is sitting on her office chair in her design studio and sipping coffee from a mug

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what essay studio can offer

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First up, is brand discovery - a deep-dive into your core values and target audience - we will develop an aspirational client profile and focus your brand strategy towards them.
Using this strategy-based foundation, I will create the visual communication package of your dreams - SO much more than a logo - and the best way to elevate your business giving you everything you could possibly need to move forward with stand-out-from-the-crowd branding.
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Want to stand out for the crowd? Create an engaging packaging experience for your customer with stand-out results that elevate your brand.
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Custom illustration, unique to your business, is a sure-fire way to elevate the look and feel of your business. From infographics to lead your customers through your website or packaging, to bespoke illustration concepts for show-stopping marketing, these visuals will propel your branding to the next level.
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Take your business to the next level with a beautiful, engaging and responsive website. I specialise in developing customised squarespace and shopify websites for e-commerce or portfolio businesses and can help to give your brand a stand-out presence online.
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If time is of the essence, or your budget is smaller, a One Day Intensive can be a great way of working with me. You get my absolute undivided attention, for 8 hours. We will work together in a very dynamic, efficient and productive way and get maximum output from our single day.
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It’s the Essay Studio version of a Power Hour - the opportunity to pick my brains and ask my opinions on your new or upcoming project. An hour or two to make some creative discoveries and decisions. My experience in managing creative meetings means the session will be efficient, productive, inspiring and actionable.
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A framed pink anatomical illustration of a human heart resting on a wooden chair against a plain beige wall, with the words 'ellipsis' on the left and 'prints' on the right side of the image.

Graphic with pink background and the text 'Good Manners' in uppercase orange letters, with a flower-shaped 'O' in 'Good'.

Colorful checkered patterned fabric and scarf with fringed edges, overlaid with a large navy blue letter H with a wavy line and dot design.

Wrapped gift with white paper decorated with a colorful abstract pattern and a round orange sticker that reads "atelier stella" on a mustard yellow background.

Soft pink pampas grass with the word 'April' in large black text overlay, and small black text 'Nails Etc.' at the top and bottom.

Sunset over a beach with the silhouette of a dilapidated pier and a flock of birds flying in the sky.

Brown cardboard box with white floral and leaf designs and a message that reads, "welcome to the home of real honey from ethical beekeepers that care for the bees and the environment." Designed by Essay Studio.

A turquoise vase with a decorated rim holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers, with the name Amy Swann overlaid in white text. Designed by Essay Studio.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING :

Grape + Fig

“Sarah is an amazing communicator and will move mountains to ensure she delivers excellent work, on time!”

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Molly Meg

“It makes me happy every time I look at the work you have done for my brand. Thank you SO much.”

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Mama Shrooms

“She is so professional, delivers amazing work and totally understands how small businesses work.”

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Bettercup

“Working with Essay Studio is by far the best financial investment I have made in my brand thus far.”

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Field

“It has completely elevated my brand which has enticed exactly the kind of client base I was hoping to reach.”

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Ladybird Plant Care

“The one day branding really focussed my mind and it was exciting to see the branding come to life so quickly.”

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