Talking Shapes is led by Creative Director, Leon Makari and supported by a trusted team of designers, writers and strategists.
We’re a creative studio specialising in branding for property, place and culture. We help you define spaces, inspire communities and connect people.
Why it matters
In a world crowded with choice, clarity is what makes brands stand out, and simplicity is what makes them last.

Talking Shapes was founded to help ambitious organisations cut through the noise, define what makes them different, and build brands people understand, believe in, and feel connected to.

Disciplines

Every brand begins with an idea. We help you shape it into something people understand, believe in and remember through brand story, identity and activation.
1. Brand Story

Brand audits

Brand positioning

Stakeholder engagement

Brand strategy

Messaging and narrative

Tone of voice

Naming and taglines

2. Brand Identity

Logo design

Brand systems

Visual identity

Art direction

Brand architecture

Design toolkits

Guidelines and assets

3. Brand Activation

Digital experiences

Motion

Brand campaigns

Web design

Environmental

Launch support

Brand management

1.
Brand Story
2.
Brand Identity
3.
Brand Activation
Brand Audits
Brand Positioning
Stakeholder engagement
Brand strategy
Messaging and narrative
Tone of voice
Naming and taglines
Logo design
Brand systems
Visual Identity
Art Direction
Brand architecture
Design toolkits
Guidelines and assets
Digital experiences
Motion
Brand campaigns
Web design
Environmental
Launch support
Brand management
Book a free brand strategy call today
Value £500 – limited free spots available
Unlock the full potential of your brand with clarity and confidence.
In this one-to-one session, we’ll help you uncover what’s missing in your brand, identify the issues holding your project back and give you a clear roadmap to move your vision forward.
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