While we might be small in number, but we’ve got years of big-agency and client experience behind us. Essentially, we’re the kind of team that’s big enough to take on ambitious projects, but compact enough to stay flexible, personal and genuinely collaborative.

We specialise in three things: branding design, graphic design and video content. Those are the pillars of everything we do, and they keep us connected to the full spectrum of how brands express themselves; visually, verbally and through story. But before we talk about the work, it’s worth sharing a bit of what being independent means to us, because it shapes how we approach every project.

There’s something refreshing about being a compact team. When there’s no heavy hierarchy, no sprawling layers of approvals, and no revolving door of middle people, you get to do the meaningful part of the work and actually work with clients, not around them. Independence lets us be agile: when a project grows unexpectedly, we adapt; when a client needs something sharp and strategic on a tight timeline, we move quickly; and when the budget isn’t blockbuster-sized, we don’t inflate it just to justify our existence.

A lot of clients come to us after experiences with larger agencies, and they often say the same thing: “We want the quality, but we don’t want the laboured experience.” That’s the sweet spot we’ve worked hard to occupy. Our background comes from big-agency culture, where craftsmanship matters, where thinking is rigorous, where strategy and design work hand in hand. But now we get to bring that quality to clients without the excess. Every brief gets our full attention. Every project gets the people who are actually doing the work, not a team hidden behind layers of production. There’s not always something wrong with that, but it’s just not us – we love being hands on.

When people ask what we specialise in, we usually say we do three things really well. These three disciplines are different, of course, but together they give brands a complete toolkit for expressing who they are, and doing it clearly, creatively and with purpose.

Branding. We work with brands at the point where identity needs shaping or refreshing. That includes everything from designing visual identities to developing brand strategies and even creating names. There’s something incredibly rewarding about helping a brand define who it is and how it wants to be understood. It’s not just about choosing colours or creating a logo, though we certainly care about those things. It’s about giving a brand clarity, direction and a language that lets them speak confidently to the world. Strategy might sound like a buzzword, but for us it’s simply about understanding, a key to what makes a brand distinct to help us find the simplest way to express it.

Design. Once the identity is formed, the design expands outward into websites, editorial layouts, printed materials, promotional pieces, campaign assets and more. This is where our design work comes in. We enjoy the craft of layout, the feel of good typography, the impact of a well-placed headline or the human experience of a 3D space. Whether it’s a large rollout or a single hero piece, we approach design with the same mindset: clarity first, aesthetics second, but ideally both in perfect alignment. Design should feel effortless, even though it rarely is. That’s part of the fun.

Then there’s film. While design tends to define a brand’s presence, video gives it life. We write, direct and produce film content for brands, from live-action pieces to animation to social content and campaign films. Sometimes it’s a bold, high-energy piece meant to break through the noise; other times it’s something quieter, more narrative-driven, more crafted. We love the process of finding a story, shaping it visually and bringing it to life in a way that feels aligned with the identity we’ve helped build. Film lets audiences feel something, not just see something. And in today’s world of constant scrolling, that emotional connection matters more than ever.

Across both design and video, one idea consistently guides our work: whatever we create needs to connect with real people. Not just any people, your people. That means design that’s rooted in clarity, film content that’s rooted in relevance, and ideas shaped around how audiences think, behave, scroll, watch and respond. We’re big believers that brands don’t just need to look good; they need to communicate. They need to resonate. They need to feel like they belong in the world their audience is already living in.

It’s easy for creative work to become self-indulgent. We try to avoid that at all costs. Good branding, good design and good content aren’t about showing off—they’re about making a connection, giving the audience a reason and want to come back for more. When we get that right, everything else follows naturally.

Clients often tell us that one of the things they appreciate most is the way we work. There’s a lot of conversation, a lot of curiosity, a deep sense of collaboration. We don’t believe in the stereotype of the mysterious creative studio that goes away, thinks deeply, then returns with something fully formed. We’d rather have you involved, because involving clients early leads to better ideas later.

Being a small team means we stay close to the work and close to our clients. When you talk to us, you’re talking directly to the people designing, directing or editing your project. There’s no sense of being passed along, and nothing gets diluted on its way through five departments. We like that intimacy, and most of our clients do too.

We’ve worked on projects that range from full brand refreshes to new brand launches, multi-platform design campaigns and film content for both commercial and social channels. Some have been big and structured; others have been quick, focused and highly specific. What they all share is the intention behind them: to help brands communicate more clearly and connect more meaningfully with their audiences.

We won’t list examples here, you can find plenty on our website, but each project has helped shape who we are as a studio. And every new brief adds something to that story.

If you’re reading this as someone who might need help with branding, design or film content, the simplest thing to know is that we can meet you where you’re at. Some clients need the full package: strategy, identity, rollout, content. Others just need a single piece of video or a set of design assets. We’re adaptable, whether you’re a startup building something new or an established brand refreshing your presence.

Being independent lets us scale up or down depending on the project. You get the right team, not the biggest team. And you get work that’s thoughtfully considered, not mass-produced.

That’s who we are and what we care about. We love working with ambitious, curious brands, and we love solving creative challenges – big or small. If you think we might be a good fit for something you’re working on, we’re always up for a conversation.

At Blast & Aftermath, our goal is simple: to create work that connects. Thoughtful design, meaningful stories and content that resonates. Crafted by a team that genuinely cares about the process and the people behind every project.