Why...

Because we believe in escaping the mundane, taking your brand on a journey to reach its full potential—to where it could go, not just where you’d kinda like it to go. We’ll uncover and build your ambitious story about who you are and what you stand for, and, why your brand matters in this world—so that it connects with your audience. Great brands have great stories to tell, and yes, our purpose is to craft how your brand looks, but also to convey your story so that it makes your customer feel something about you. In actual fact..., turning them into fans, not just customers.

So, if you’d like to discuss your brand challenges, then talk to us.
tea@departures.design 

What.

Strategy Brand guidelines
Brand identity Brand voice & messaging
Art direction Print design
Photography Motion design & film
Editorial design Campaigns

How?

Firstly, no two projects are ever the same.
But, our approach, energy and creativity are consistently potent.

01—Delve
Start with a deep dig.
We’ll ask questions and get to know you and your business situation. Unearthing and revealing what makes you, uniquely you. Finding and understanding the essence of your challenge will give us the insights to pave the way for a purposeful solution.

02—Discover
Seeking the spark.
Data is great, but data without creativity, is just dull. So, we’ll use it as the spark to light the fire of our creative thinking. We’ll distill it down into a vision. A vision that will engage your audience, inspire your team, and create long-term impact—the foundation that will pull people towards you.

03—Deliver
Let’s make it.
Where the vision becomes reality—creating the things you can actually see and use. We’ll develop the elements needed to allow them to be used effectively. Forming identities, words, and images that’ll enable you to develop a connection with your audience and truly amplify your message.

04—Direct
Brands aren’t built in brand guidelines.
They live and grow in the real world across all your customer touchpoints. Your brand will need nurturing, as everything you do that your customer sees and feels, matters. We’ll help build your brand and guide you on your brand’s journey.