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Make Your BrandUnstoppable

I help businesses like yours, build, clear, confident brand identities, backed by strategy, so that they can attract the customers they actually want to work with.

The Struggles No One Talks About.

Branding isn’t supposed to feel this confusing, but it often does. If you’ve felt the frustration, you’re not alone.

Your brand doesn’t feel clear

You’ve worked hard to build your business, but when your branding feels scattered, it’s tough for people to understand who you really are.

Customers still don’t “get it”

You know the value you bring, but if your audience isn’t sure what you offer, they’ll move on before giving you a chance.

Your message isn’t connecting

You’re putting yourself out there, but it feels like the words and visuals aren’t landing the way you want.

You’re tired of feeling stuck

You’ve poured energy into your brand, yet something’s off. That frustration is real, and it’s a sign you’re ready for change.

I Get it, Branding Can Be Overwhelming.

With over 15 years of experience building brands for startups and working with brands that are household names, I can help you bring clarity, confidence, and professionalism to your brand, without the corporate red tape.

My Mission? Make big-brand thinking accessible to all businesses, no matter the size.

Get Started

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Start a Chat

Let’s unpack the chaos together. No pressure, just a real conversation about where your brand is stuck.

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Build Your Brand

We’ll co-create the tools you need: clear messaging, sharp visuals, and a brand system that actually works.

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Launch

Show up like the real thing. Stop explaining, start attracting. Finally get taken seriously.

This Is What Brand Clarity Feels Like

When your brand finally clicks, everything shifts. The confusion fades, the right clients find you, and opportunities open up before you even ask.

Your brand speaks for you

Walk into any room and your brand has already done the introductions. It opens doors and earns trust before you even say a word.

You attract the right clients

A clear brand doesn’t just pull people in, it keeps the wrong ones out. No more wasted energy on clients who aren’t a fit.

Opportunities start coming to you

When your brand is strong, you don’t have to chase every lead. The right people and projects begin to find their way to you.

You become the obvious choice

With a brand that’s clear, confident, and memorable, you don’t just compete,  you’re the one people want to work with.

Don’t Let Your Business Fade Away

An unclear brand can lead potential customers to overlook you entirely. Stop wasting resources on ineffective marketing and let’s get your brand noticed.

Is Your Brand Not Pulling Its Weight

Let’s fix that with strategy-backed design and marketing that does the heavy lifting.

From Chaos to Clarity

Here’s what happens when messy ideas become strategic, confident brands.

Calculo professional brand collateral

Don’t Take My Word For it

These founders aren’t second-guessing their brand anymore.

We have worked with Nic for some time now and on many different projects relating to our various business interests. The fresh and innovative ideas experienced on every occasion is inspired and insightful. Trusting a designer to create an identity for you is not an easy task and trust is of utmost importance. Studio Barnes checks all those boxes and remains our first choice.

Nicky Heszler

Director @ Bolela Office Solutions

Nic Barnes is the best. We have enjoyed his creative mind for a few years now with different projects and now with a website. We love his work, even from far across the border we enjoy superb service. Thanks Nic.

Chriszette de Beer

Director @ Transnational Logistics

Nic understands 100% what a client needs. We sat with him, explained what we envisioned and he delivered precisely what we wanted. We will definitely recommend him to anybody looking to build and expand their brand!

Leonie Cowley

Director @ Amberberry

I can highly recommend Nic from Studio Barnes. We recently had our entire company profile modernized by Studio Barnes. From Logos, labels, social media adverts, letterheads, business cards, promo items, everything! Before we could even start introducing our new brand feel to our customers and franchisees, the compliments started streaming in.

Richard Erasmus

CEO @ Lawnpro