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Who we are

Led by Sarah & Zeffy, B&G is a customer-centric brand design and communication agency that doesn't just make things look nice. Whether it's a range of products, a suite of comms or a user journey, we pull it apart & rebuild the information structure to add clarity and make decision-making easier. Then we work on how it looks. 

Sarah's background in information design and problem-solving, and Zeffy's in creative solutions and illustration, provides an unusual mix of left brain, right brain. We combine that emotive brand design with function-led information management to conquer complexity and get the detail right, supporting in-house teams and partner agencies with specialist expertise.

To stay nimble and competitive, we keep the B&G core team small and then work with strategic partners and freelancers with the specific skills required to best execute a project. 

Shot of the team and one of the Corgi sculptures from the Corgi trail
Shot of designer working in studio on a Mac
Zeffy Rachel and a large beer can

What makes us different

  • Intelligent understanding – we get to grips with the technical detail of complicated, regulated sectors, so nothing gets lost or oversimplified along the way.
  • Ownership, end to end – we like to own a job from first audit to final rollout, across multiple markets and regions, so the thinking stays joined up the whole way through.
  • Relationships that last – we work as an extension of our clients' teams, not a one-project supplier. Many of those relationships run well beyond twenty years.
  • Rigour that catches what others miss – our own quality process, which we call 'Yellow foldering', means the small errors and inconsistencies get caught before they reach print or go live.
  • A broader perspective – we're a diverse, women-owned team, which brings a more holistic approach to solving our clients' challenges. And we can talk engine oil and beer like the rest of them!
The team winning the local pub quiz
Coming together of glasses
The Team and Clients after winning the DBA award

Our why:

In an increasingly noisy world, we work alongside ambitious brands to help build market share through brand design that makes decision-making quicker & easier for their customers, delivered as efficiently and seamlessly as possible, to help simplify our clients' day-to-day. 

Our vision:

Our aim is to become the brand design consultancy of choice, renowned for simplifying life for our clients and their customers.

Our values:

Diligent

Always focused, we aim to deliver at the highest standard in everything we do.

Supportive

We don't just want to be a one-project agency; we strive to become an extension of our clients' teams and build long-term relationships, both internally and externally.

Clear

Simplicity sits at the heart of everything we do – that's why our clients consistently come back to us.

Down to earth

No complicated brand b****cks – just straightforward, easy to understand solutions.

Collaborative

We value, respect and listen to each other's opinions, working together and encouraging feedback along the way.

Connected

We are forward thinking; we keep our eyes open and stay aware of what's going on in the world, as well as closer to home.

No nonsense

Grounded and straight-talking, we take a pragmatic approach in everything we do, never over-promising or under-delivering.

Image of SBUK 10K sign with purple glow outside a venue
Shot of designer working in gin designs on a Mac
Dave and Sarah outside the pub in rugby tops
Roger our studio (toy) dog

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