i'm Tom Shipley, a brand & marketing designer based in Nottingham, UK. I work with small business owners and startup founders who want a brand identity that positions them as the premium choice in their market.

i'm Tom Shipley, a brand & marketing designer based in Nottingham, UK. I work with small business owners and startup founders who want a brand identity that positions them as the premium choice in their market.

i'm Tom Shipley, a brand & marketing designer based in Nottingham, UK. I work with small business owners and startup founders who want a brand identity that positions them as the premium choice in their market.

A thoughtful young person with dark hair gazes to the side, captured in soft black and white lighting.
A thoughtful young person with dark hair gazes to the side, captured in soft black and white lighting.
A thoughtful young person with dark hair gazes to the side, captured in soft black and white lighting.

why work with me

I believe the best brands come from true collaboration. When we work together, you're not just getting a designer, you're getting a strategic partner who takes time to understand your business, your customers, and your goals.

When I'm Not Designing

You'll find me exploring nottingham's coffee scene, eating the best local burgers and probably in a vinyl store somewhere. I'm always looking for inspiration in unexpected places, whether that's vintage typography at a food market or colour combinations in nature.