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Expert in brand elevation, Fiona Hamilton has worked with B-Corp brands, NGO's and impact brands using the brand alchemy method. Impact brands As a signatory of the sustainable creatives charter, I collaborate with impact brands—businesses and organizations dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. Whether are B-Corp certified or grant-funded, these clients possess compelling brand narratives that resonate with their audiences, fostering empowerment through knowledge and paving the way for meaningful change. Creators Counsel With an impressive client and collaboration list, it was essential to set Creator's Counsel apart from other media law firms, showcasing their creativity, rebellious nature and strong ethical representation. View project Willow & Eve Brand audit, alchemy, strategy and development for preloved clothing boutique in Arundel and Rustington. Working closely with the founder, we embarked on capturing the "heart" of the business. View project Golden Leaf of London The Golden Leaf charity project - creating modern living art by lacing urban areas with ribbons of vegetation creating unique living sculptures while committing to a more sustainable world for future generations. View project The Blood Care Foundation Rebrand and website design for charity based in Switzerland who provide clean, screened blood to it's international members in cases of emergency when travelling abroad. View project Megaphone Creative Renaming and rebrand for social impact media agency Megaphone Creative, who amplify voices for social and environmental change with beautiful and meaningful films, documentaries and photography. View project One Zero Energy Collab with Horses Mouth on the logo design for One Zero energy with subsequent full brand identity, website, event templates and strong tone of voice - empowering communities by harnessing the power of their own homes. View project Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion Competitor analysis, audit and brand alchemy for OCSI and sub brand Local Insight, creating a fluid identity that sit comfortably together as mother and daughter brands. View project

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Working with clients worldwide, augmenting brands from multiple industries, using expert brand identity creation, bespoke UX design and brand guardianship. Brand alchemist beginnings With seventeen years of industry experience collaborating with high-profile clients and freelancing for agencies in London and Brighton, I created the Brand Alchemy Method to address the gap I perceived between a client's brief and my creative response. This method serves as an ideal bridge, linking the brand's story and personality to its visual identity, ultimately enhancing the relationship between the client and designer in the process. I work with clients worldwide, using my methodology to augment brands from multiple industries, using expert brand identity creation, bespoke UX design and brand guardianship. Explore the work below to view the results. Impact Brands View portfolio Lifestyle Brands View portfolio Explore my work

Millands Home in Cornwall was established as a lifestyle and interiors blog which was branded into an interior design hub filled with resources, digital products, articles on home styling and design and guidance on how to approach home interior design. A brand audit was performed using the Brand Alchemy Method and a unique and stylistic brand identity was created with application stretching across all digital products and templates. Millands Home Millands Home in Cornwall was established as a lifestyle and interiors blog which was branded into an interior design hub filled with resources, digital products, articles on home styling and design and guidance on how to approach home interior design. A brand audit was performed using the Brand Alchemy Method and a unique and stylistic brand identity was created with application stretching across all digital products and templates. UX design, brand strategy and brand partnership was also part of the ongoing support.

A full brand audit was performed for this start up media and entertainment law firm based in Oxford and Australia. Creator's Counsel A full brand audit was performed for this start up media and entertainment law firm based in Oxford and Australia. With an impressive client and collaboration list, it was essential to set the business apart, showcasing their creative and rebellious side. A visual identity was created which included a unique approach to the website design application using animated line drawings and skewed strips. Roccoco provided UX design, copywriting and newsletter as well as brand assets including design templates and brand bible. "Thanks again for all your work. It’s a been a real joy working with you, we are thrilled with our branding and website and our clients have been incredibly complimentary." Emily Barber, Solicitor & Co-Founder, Australia

Visual identity for Brighton publishing group Title Media and their new national magazine, Silver - targeting the funky over fifties audience. Silver Magazine Visual identity for Brighton publishing group Title Media and their new national magazine, Silver. Silver had a name and a logo but needed a full visual identity to bring together the unique brand positioning. Roccoco was responsible for developing brand assets and style using the brand alchemy method and applying them to the various touch-points required prior to the launch date. Initial mockups of the magazine as well as front cover, feature article, contents pages, columns and advert formats were all created as templates and handed over to Title Media's in house teams.

Join the brand alchemy courses for designers and entrepreneurs or learn the basics of brand identity or join a mini masterclass. Register your interest for our next webinar release An introductory presentation by brand alchemist Fiona on her techniques, the origination of brand alchemy, the necessary tools for employing her method, and the procedure for applying it to active projects. Price of online admission will be £35. Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

Updated name and rebrand for social impact media agency Megaphone Creative, who create beautiful and meaningful video and photographic content that shines a light on social and environmental issues. Megaphone required a more serious and thoughtful identity to capture their empathy, discretion and integrity when shooting  emotional and sensitive content. Megaphone Creative Updated name and rebrand for social impact media agency Megaphone Creative, who create beautiful and meaningful video and photographic content that shines a light on social and environmental issues. Megaphone required a more serious and thoughtful identity to capture their empathy, discretion and integrity when shooting emotional and sensitive content. I helped them to reposition themselves with a fresh brand voice and together we identified Megaphone's unique values in order to build the foundations of a new identity. The circles of the logo represent not only the sound waves of a megaphone, radiating outwards but also the ripples that are caused when amplifying stories around social education and change. "We worked with Fiona recently as she helped us rebrand our company Megaphone Creative. She was very insightful, knowledgeable and flexible throughout the whole process. Her design of our logo and development of the brand book was brilliant - we are so happy with the outcome and would recommend her highly." Ben Mann, Founder & Director

Brand development, identity & strategy for zero waste shop in Sussex, with plastic free, organic wholefoods for local communitites. Earthkind Brand development, identity and strategy for zero waste shop based in Sussex. Created to offer people in the local area the opportunity to shop plastic-free, Earthkind wanted to position themselves as a community pop-up shop, operating as part of Horsham District's Repair Cafe as well as regular at the Thursday and Saturday markets. The brand alchemy method was used to create a brand identity that would work across multiple channels as well as UX design for the website providing the ability to grow and adapt based on community needs. This included zero waste consultancy, sustainable life coaching, community talks and kids clubs.

Join the brand alchemy courses for designers and entrepreneurs or learn the basics of brand identity, brand psychology or join a mini masterclass. Online courses My online courses are designed to help businesses and designers develop the perfect brand identity, showing how to match values and personality, while teaching the true power of branding and its impact on success. Courses are available for all those wishing to elevate their game, nail brand concepts without the need for multiple iterations and and boost branding expertise. Choose your course FOR DESIGNERS £275 Become a brand alchemist This course is for designers wanting to up their branding game, improve brand knowledge and become an expert. You will learn the brand alchemy method, access vital resources to elevate your work and master branding skills and management techniques that allow you to collaborate effectively with clients on briefs, resulting in fewer design options with greater impact and improved success rates. Start this course FOR BUSINESS OWNERS - COMING SOON £350 Brand alchemy for your business This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to elevate their brand by aligning their vision and values with a meaningful identity that resonates with their target audience. You will discover how to craft a brand that consistently achieves the desired results, maximising the potential of business, teams and external freelancers. Register your interest MINI COURSE - FOR EVERYONE £10 Basics of branding A brand is more than just your logo; a brand lives and breathes. This short course introduces the fundamental aspects of branding to business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone eager to learn about the core principles of branding. In this mini course you will discover t hat a brand encompasses more than just a logo; it embodies personality traits that help audiences remember and connect with it. Start this course MINI COURSE - FOR EVERYONE FREE Mood board masterclass Mood boards are an excellent design resource that assists creatives like graphic designers, art directors, photographers, and interior designers in understanding their clients' style preferences. This mini masterclass guides designers in crafting relevant and impactful mood boards. As a brand specialist, I suggest incorporating mood boards into a comprehensive brand auditing process. Start this course

Welcome to Studio Roccoco, UK - Home of the Brand Alchemy Method & Brand Psychology Specialist Fiona Hamilton. Welcome to Studio Roccoco, home of brand alchemy As a creative designer and brand specialist, I use a brand alchemy approach to captivate the audiences through the visual language of branding. This approach is a powerful formula, based in psychology that unifies the most important ingredients of a brand’s personality, forging the ideal identity for it's intended audience. This transformative process elevates confused, inconsistent and outdated brands into the market leaders they were born to be. View my work About Services Helping you build your brand View services Expert in brand elevation Brand Alchemy Brand review & strategy Brand story Brand personality Brand name / Personal brand Tone of voice Design services Visual identity Web & digital UX design Retail interiors Marketing Campaigns Consulting services Creative direction Brand guardianship Onboarding Brand / Design training Art direction & styling How does brand alchemy elevate a brand? Brands that truly excel are those that focus on establishing strong connections with users beyond the utility or function of their product or service. These brands have honest and authentic values, an ethical or purposeful origin story and a clear understanding of their user experience. The brand alchemy approach uses these essential insights to shape the brand image using brand psychology as the visual tool with which to communicate. Learn more Become your own brand expert Courses for designers & entrepreneurs Whether you are a business owner or a designer, Roccoco has tailored courses designed to teach the brand alchemy method as well as other modalities employed by a brand specialist that can supercharge your brand projects. Explore the mini masterclasses for quick and free access to expert branding tips and tools, or check out the starter courses to master the basics of branding. Elevate your brand knowledge and get started today! View courses Resource library Check out the resources page, a treasure trove of brand tools and articles, designed to empower creatives and business owners to boost their branding skills and explore the fascinating world of brand psychology. View library What are the benefits of brand alchemy? The brand alchemy approach goes beyond surface trends and jargon, identifying a brand’s unique position to stand out in a crowd. It taps into a brand’s distinctive attributes, values, and the subconscious preferences of its audience. This magic formula defines a brand’s tone of voice, personality and visual communication to create strong connections with audiences on a semantic and emotional level. View courses Work with me One to one brand alchemy Let's work together on your branding If you're looking for a creative brand specialist with expertise in brand psychology to assist with your project, feel free to reach out. I also offer support in brand strategy and development, along with onboarding sessions for teams before rebrand transitions. For more details on collaborating with me and to download a client guide, explore working with me or view my portfolio of work. Work with me View my work Where will you start your brand journey? Brand alchemy course Explore two brand alchemy courses, each crafted to guide you in conducting a brand audit and utilising Roccoco's brand alchemy method to enhance your branding or that of your clients. Select between the business owner version or the designer version of the course. Show courses Workshops Request a workshop, in-person or online. I offer small groups the opportunity to learn the brand alchemy approach. I assist participants in applying the methodology to their own business so that they can leave with stunning designs tailored to their brand. Book workshop Collaborate on your project If you're interested in working with me to rebrand your business or to collaborate on your creative project, please click the link below where you will find partner services and my client guide, as well as the ability to schedule a free consultation, or get a personalised fee estimate. Work with me

Rebrand of established and well-known beauty therapist Medine Yegit based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. MY Beauty Treatments Rebrand of established and well-known beauty therapist Medine Yegit based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. After a detailed brand audit, an ethereal approach was taken to show the strong brand values of care and attention that the salon approach their treatments with, while showcasing the expertise and incredible results of the uniques and specialist treatments. Roccoco produced the UX design and website, marketing and PR materials for on and offline as well as branded after-care and patch test kits.