Design Process at Carlos Simpson Design Studio

Design process

Brand Identity Design Process

A structured approach designed to clarify the brief, develop the work through iteration, and deliver assets that are consistent, usable, and ready for real-world deployment.

Discovery and Context

We clarify objectives, constraints, and the environment where the work must perform.

Outputs
  • Brief alignment and requirements
  • Reference review and directional notes
  • Scope confirmation and next steps

Design Development

We explore, test, and refine concepts through controlled iteration and feedback.

Outputs
  • Concept directions and layout studies
  • Refinement rounds with clear decisions
  • System consistency and usability checks

Delivery and Review

We prepare files, check consistency, and hand over assets ready for use.

means
  • Production-ready asset delivery
  • Format checks and naming consistency
  • Optional post-delivery review

Working Relationship

Clear feedback loops, predictable milestones, and decisions documented in plain language.

How we work
  • Single point of contact
  • Defined revision rounds
  • Transparent approvals and handover

Typical deliverables

Exact outputs depend on scope, but commonly include:

  • Brand marks and usage guidance
  • Typography and colour specifications
  • Core layouts (print/digital as required)
  • Exported assets in agreed formats

Where this process helps

Useful when you need clarity, consistency, and a system that can be applied across touchpoints.

Brand identity Campaign design Editorial systems Digital assets Guidelines
How long does a typical project take?

Timelines depend on scope and feedback cycles. The studio confirms a practical schedule after discovery, once requirements and deliverables are clear.

How do revisions work?

Revisions are handled through defined rounds, with decisions recorded to keep the work consistent and avoid drifting away from the brief.

What do I need to provide to start?

A clear goal, any existing materials, and context about the audience and environment where the work must perform. If needed, this is clarified in discovery.

Ready to start?

Share the brief and the outcome you want. The studio will confirm scope, schedule, and next steps.