Design Hoist is the one-person studio of Kev Price (backed by a few talented collaborators when called upon) dedicated to taking your brand to the next. Bringing the flexibility of a freelancer and the strategy of a small agency (without the overhead).

A strong brand starts with its visuals, and to succeed, you need to make the right impression. That’s where we come in. From distinctive brand identities to client-focused websites, marketing assets, and interactive eBooks, we create designs that not only look great but deliver real results.

The work shown here is just a sample—some past projects can’t be shared (due to confidentiality). When it comes to branding, we can create for anyone. Great creative work is grounded in research and a careful balance of being both appropriate and distinctive. We’ll study your competitors and craft a brand identity that stands out, resonates with your audience, and elevates you above the rest.

We primarily work with small to medium businesses who have a passion for what they do (alongside occassional collaborations with bigger agencies). Design Hoist has helped independent consultants to multi-million pound businesses. If you are passionate about your brand presence as we are about design, get in touch!

Design Hoist are a Guildford based design studio in the heart of the Surrey Hills, operating from a home studio – great design comes from ideas, not office space.

We work on many one-off projects, but what we really like is building relationships where we can make the most impact over time. For clients we've helped with branding and/or a website, we love to continue supporting the growth and health of their brand over time (we're still working with one client some 10+ years later).

Once an agreement is in place, early stages usually start within a few weeks. Most brand and website projects can take between 4–8 weeks (longer if more complex).