Considered, creative strategies to help your brand

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.

20 May 25

23andMe and its user data will soon belong to a pharmaceutical giant

By Jess Weatherbed for The Verge

23andMe will keep offering customers its DNA testing services after being bought out of bankruptcy.

14 May 25

How Metal Objects Used to First be Made Out of Wood

By Rain Noe for www.core77.com

A lot of different trades powered the Industrial Revolution. As that movement motored into the 20th Century, a particularly crucial one was the patternmaker. When you hear “patternmaker” today you probably picture a seamstress and garments.

13 May 25

How curiosity rewires your brain for change

By for open.substack.com

A few years ago, I decided to retrain as a neuroscientist. It was a leap into the unknown — no roadmap, just a desire to grow. I chose to approach this time of change with curiosity, and I started a weekly newsletter to document what I learned. Suddenly, my doubts became fuel for discovery.

13 May 25

As Photo London turns 10, seven photographers tell us the story behind their portraits

By Orla Brennan for www.wallpaper.com

London’s biggest and best-loved photography fair is turning 10.