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  1. Design Agency
  2. Consultant
  3. Graphic Designer
  4. Marketing Consultant

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Your business is unique, your brand should be too. We create visual identities and stories that help you stand out and stay top-of-mind. We’re not just here to hand over a logo and a colour palette. We want to know what makes you, you. We’ll work right alongside you to build a brand strategy that acts as a roadmap for your future. From defining your values to perfecting your look, we make sure your brand feels real and works for your bottom line. From day-one startups to growing SMEs, we’re here to help you make an unforgettable impression. Our Services: Strategy: The thinking behind the brand. Identity: The look and feel of the brand.


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

2 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has been an absolute pleasure to... See our website transform and represent our ethos instantly thanks to James.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with James. He is so talented and gifted, the attention to detail is next level!
How he can take a concept and ethos of a business and describe this with a logo, colour schemes, design and even down to the font, is beyond incredible.
I never thought it was possible to give this accurate of an impression of a restaurant online for guests to see what we have to offer. Even when I ran into difficulties with the Wix website he was there to help and immediately fix the issue and make it all come together and look more perfect than I ever could have thought of.

My only advice and something I wish I done differently was to just hand over my website straight away for him to work his magic instead of me trying to figure out the website myself which is more time consuming than I thought.
I would highly recommend working with James and look forward to working with him again in the future for any new projects.

Teia, El Matador Chichester.

10 April 2026
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Reply from Surcoat

Hi Teia,

Thank you so much, I absolutely loved working on the branding for El Matador. I’m so pleased that the final design really captures what El Matador is all about.

I'm glad I could take that stress off your shoulders and I can't wait to see the continued success of your business. Looking forward to the next project!

Best,
James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

he absolutely nailed it.

James at Surcoat did an outstanding job on our rebrand. What really set him apart was the time he invested in truly understanding the brand. He took the trouble to dig into what makes us tick rather than applying a generic solution, and that showed in the end result.

The new brand feels completely aligned with who we are and what we stand for. It was clear throughout the process that James cared about getting it right, and he absolutely nailed it.

I would not hesitate to recommend James and Surcoat to anyone looking for a thoughtful, strategic rebrand that genuinely reflects their business.

27 January 2026
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Reply from Surcoat

Mark, thank you so much for the recommendation! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you on this rebrand and I’m so glad the new identity feels like home for your business. I can't wait to see what comes next for Bespoke!

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