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Hi, I’m James Kindred

With over 25 years of experience in design, branding, and business growth, I help companies craft compelling identities and scale with confidence. From start-ups finding their voice to established businesses refining their brand presence, I work closely with clients to develop distinctive brand identities, engaging print materials, and results-driven digital strategies.

James Kindred
A Creative Consultant for Brands
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100 Influences

“How does your brain work?” I wish I could tell you. When I’m researching, I tend to gather ideas and influences en masse on a Pinterest board and then fine tune my thinking. Here's a recent selection.

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Bee.Tee.Dubs: I'm not claiming ownership of any of these images, but I do claim to have good taste. Enjoy a brief stream of what is grabbing my attention at the moment.

Recent Reading

I should read more. We all should. Here are some things I've read recently.

9 June 25

Scotland’s most opulent passenger train just got even more lavish

By Sofía De for www.wallpaper.com

Before you step aboard Belmond’s Royal Scotsman, one of the world’s most luxurious trains, you’ll walk down a red carpet to the skirl of bagpipes. The captain will glance at you and say, ‘Just remember, the train never waits.’

9 June 25

You Can Soon Dive Into the Archives of Filmmaker Wes Anderson

By Aria Lee for design-milk.com

Filmmaker Wes Anderson has had a prolific career, championing his signature sepia-tinted, dolly-heavy style, immediately recognizable from the first couple seconds of any new project.

9 June 25

Read Outgoing WPP CEO Mark Read’s Full Exit Statement

By Rebecca Stewart for Adweek

After a bumpy first half of 2025 for WPP, chief executive Mark Read has announced plans to step down in December. Read has spent 30 years with WPP, including seven as CEO. His successor has yet to be confirmed, but the business said a search is underway.

3 June 25

Texas Right to Repair bill passes, heads to the governor’s desk

By Richard Lawler for The Verge

Texas is poised to become the first state governed by Republicans with a law requiring manufacturers to make repair parts and info available. Texas is poised to become the first state governed by Republicans with a law requiring manufacturers to make repair parts and info available.