TLG Design Studio

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My skills range from illustration, graphic design, logo design, branding, brand identity, bespoke wedding stationery and print. If you would like to ask about any of the services I can offer, please contact me on the details below:

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I don't design for what's trending. I design for what's still going to feel right in five years.Can I be honest about so...
01/09/2026

I don't design for what's trending. I design for what's still going to feel right in five years.

Can I be honest about something?

I don't chase trends. Ever.

Trends come and go. Algorithms change their mind every six months. What looked "fresh" two years ago already looks dated now.

But good branding? It shouldn't have a shelf life.

So I don't rush the process, and I don’t design around whatever's popular this week. I design around you - your values, where you're actually headed, and how you want people to feel every single time they come across your brand.

Because I'm not building something for this season (there is a time and place for that however :)). I'm building something for the business you're growing into.

Slow and considered over fast and forgettable, every time.

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I got the loveliest email the other day.A client told me she'd had so many comments on her business cards, the thickness...
27/08/2026

I got the loveliest email the other day.

A client told me she'd had so many comments on her business cards, the thickness, that pop of colour running through the middle when you look at the edge, that people keep commenting on them at networking events. She said they've genuinely helped her make an impression.

And honestly? This is exactly why I geek out over print the way I do.

We're so used to everything being digital and disposable - swipe, scroll, forget - that when someone hands you something with real weight in your hand, you notice. You remember who gave it to you.

That's not an accident. That's a colour-core layer, chosen on purpose, that worked perfectly with her branding, printed properly, by people who know what they're doing.

Print is having a bit of a moment again, actually. People went all-in digital for a while, and now they're realising nothing replaces the feeling of a genuinely gorgeous, tactile piece of print in someone's hands.

If your business cards (or your packaging, or your stationery) aren't making people stop and go "ooh" - that's a fixable problem. And a fun one, if you ask me. There are lots of possibilities.

One of the biggest shifts I see in my clients has nothing to do with their skills.Every time I finish a project, there's...
25/08/2026

One of the biggest shifts I see in my clients has nothing to do with their skills.

Every time I finish a project, there's a moment that gets me every time.

A client will message me and say something like "I finally feel excited to share my business."

And here's the thing, they didn't suddenly get better at what they do. They were already brilliant at it.

What changed is that their brand finally looks like they feel on their best day.
And once that happens? Something shifts.

They stop softening how they talk about their business. Stop over-explaining. Stop that little "sorry, it's not perfect yet" energy creeping into everything.

Because when your brand finally feels right, you don't need to convince any one of anything - you just show up, and people believe it.

That's the actual job, if you ask me. Not just making things pretty. Making you feel like you can finally stop apologising for taking up space.

If that hits home. I'd love to know.

Moodboard magic!! Sharing a little of the creative direction behind a recent project - a palette of forest green, stone,...
20/08/2026

Moodboard magic!!

Sharing a little of the creative direction behind a recent project - a palette of forest green, stone, aubergine and charcoal, paired with tactile textures and editorial imagery that moves away from the expected.

Watch this space, the full brand reveal is on its way. 🥰

I say this to clients more than almost anything else.The most confident brands don't try to impress you.Confidence rarel...
18/08/2026

I say this to clients more than almost anything else.
The most confident brands don't try to impress you.
Confidence rarely needs to shout. It simply knows who it is.

The same is true for branding.
The strongest brands aren't trying to look expensive.
They're creating experiences that feel considered.
Every decision has a purpose.
Every touchpoint feels intentional.
Nothing feels forced.

That's the difference between following trends.....and building something with longevity.

Because real confidence isn't performative. It's consistent.

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People often think they're investing in design.When founders first enquire, they often tell me they need a logo.Or packa...
13/08/2026

People often think they're investing in design.

When founders first enquire, they often tell me they need a logo.

Or packaging. Or printed marketing materials.

But after we talk...

Something shifts.

They realise what they're really looking for is confidence.
Confidence to raise their prices.
Confidence to approach retailers.
Confidence to share their business proudly.

Design is simply the vehicle.

The destination has always been alignment.

And that's the work I love most.

Helping businesses feel like the brands they've worked so hard to become.

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The right clients notice the details.Premium brands aren't built through one big moment.They're built through hundreds o...
11/08/2026

The right clients notice the details.

Premium brands aren't built through one big moment.

They're built through hundreds of thoughtful decisions.

The texture of your packaging.
The weight of your business card.
The finish on a printed brochure.

The consistency across every touchpoint.

Most people won't consciously notice each individual detail.
But they'll remember how your brand made them feel.

Thoughtful design creates confidence.
And confident brands leave lasting impressions.

That's why I care so much about the details.
Because together, they tell a much bigger story.

One day you realise your business has outgrown its branding.It rarely happens overnight.Your business evolves gradually....
06/08/2026

One day you realise your business has outgrown its branding.

It rarely happens overnight.

Your business evolves gradually.
Your expertise deepens.
Your confidence grows.
Your clients become more aligned.

Until one day...

You look at your branding and realise it belongs to an earlier chapter.
That's usually the point founders reach out.

Not because they're chasing something new.
Because they're ready for their brand to catch up with the business they've built.

That's a very different conversation from simply wanting a redesign.
It's about alignment.

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The businesses that stand out aren't always the loudest.Some of the most successful brands I've worked with have one thi...
04/08/2026

The businesses that stand out aren't always the loudest.

Some of the most successful brands I've worked with have one thing in common.
They're clear.

Not complicated. Not trend-driven. Not trying to compete for attention.

They simply know who they are. That clarity creates confidence.
Confidence creates consistency. Consistency builds trust.

And trust is what people remember.

Your brand doesn't need to shout louder.

It needs to communicate more clearly.

That's where thoughtful design becomes so much more than aesthetics.

It becomes a business asset.

Terri x

There’s something incredibly special about helping a founder bring the vision in their head to life.For this skincare br...
02/08/2026

There’s something incredibly special about helping a founder bring the vision in their head to life.

For this skincare brand, the project went far beyond creating a logo.

I developed her complete visual identity designed to feel considered, cohesive and ready to grow - then carried it across every customer touchpoint.

From the packaging and product labels to the tissue paper, leaflets and business cards, each element was created to feel like part of the same story.

Because when every detail works together, a brand doesn’t simply look more polished.

It feels more established.
More memorable.
And far easier for the founder to share with confidence.

Receiving feedback like this means so much:

“Working with Terri was a great experience. The whole process was simple, with fast responses. There was lots of detail that I needed her expertise with, and time was so precious.

Everything exceeded our expectations. Terri is extremely professional and her design work is outstanding. I’m so pleased and will definitely be hiring her again. I cannot recommend TLG Design Studio enough.”

It was a genuine pleasure creating this brand and seeing it come to life across so many thoughtful details.

Swipe through to explore the brand identity, packaging and printed pieces we created together.

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