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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.

13 March 25

GOOD Agency and Leerdammer launch ‘Talk It Out’ to support YoungMinds and mental mealth awareness

By Abbey Bamford for www.creativeboom.com

Mental health among young people is at crisis levels. In 2017, an estimated one in nine children had a diagnosable mental health condition, but today, that figure has risen to one in five. That’s five children in every classroom.

11 March 25

Pentagram rebrand of Zeff reshapes the future of sustainable design

By Abbey Bamford for www.creativeboom.com

For over two decades, Zeff has quietly built a reputation for innovation in the world of sustainable product design. Founded in 2001 by William Hayes, the Bristol-based company is best known for the Ubin — the world’s first 100% recycled and recyclable recycling bin.

9 March 25

In an era of misinformation, should brands even bother trying to tell the truth?

By Spencer Buck for The Drum

These logical persuasions are known as RTBs (reasons to believe).

7 March 25

The enduring appeal of Transport for London’s seat designs

By Kyle MacNeill for www.wallpaper.com

This year, Transport for London – or TfL – turns 25. Some commuters probably feel like they have aged double that in the same stretch of time.