Orkney Boreray
Giving Scotland's Lost Flock a new voice
Label Profile: Peter Howson, The World is on Fire
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Bethan
Rebrand and Website for approachable customs experts
Label Profile: Devil's Point Rum
Reimagining a story for a premium Scottish Rum
- Brand Creation|
- Web Design|
- Brand Strategy|
- Packaging
Outlaw Rum
Brand and packaging for a rebellious spirit
- Brand Creation|
- Web Design|
- Identity Creation
SNAP
An impactful rebrand for an ambitious content and video production studio
- Brand Strategy|
- Logo Design|
- Consultancy
TINTO Architecture
Rebrand for Scottish Architect Practice
- Brand Creation|
- Logo Design|
- Packaging
Denmore Press
Brand identity for a premium packaging printers
- Brand Creation|
- Web Design|
- Brand Strategy|
- Logo Design
Brown & Brown
Discovering the Journey of home
- Brand Strategy|
- Graphic Design|
- Packaging
James Rizza & Sons
New packaging and brand refresh for 100 year old family business
- Brand Strategy|
- Graphic Design|
- Consultancy|
- Identity Creation
Edel
Brand creation for Edinburgh architects and interiors practice
What We Do
Strategy
Brand Development
Positioning
Naming
Tone of Voice
Internal Engagement
Brand Implementation
Marketing & Comms
Design
Brand Identity
Art Direction
Packaging
Graphic Systems
Advertising
Exhibition
Wayfinding
Artwork & Production
Digital
Experience Planning
Web Development
eCommerce
UI & UX design
Social Campaigns
Strategy
Advertising
Content Creation
Copywriting
Storytelling & Messaging
Graphics
Animations
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Size doesn’t matter.
From the very day FortyTwo Studio was formed, we believed we could learn and help businesses of all sizes and sectors.
A thriving transition...
We meet the word ‘transition ’in various aspects of our lives and it can feel like all that uncertainty is bringing a little unwelcome brand chaos to proceedings.
Bye, bye '21
Here's a fast blast of the incredible work the team have delivered in '21. We can't wait for all that '22 has in store for us already.
Awards
2022
Fedrigoni 365 Calendar - Featured
2021
Scottish Design Awards - Finalist, Web Design
Graphis - Silver, City of Aberdeen Distillery
Awwwards - Honourable Mention
2020
Scottish Design Awards - Finalist, Design Craft
Fedrigoni Top Award - 3x Finalist, Best Label
Nods Creative Awards - Winner + 5x Finalists
Fedriogoni 366 Calendar - Featured
Graphis Annual - Silver, Never 25
Graphis Annual - Silver, Adamant
2019
Nods Creative Awards - Wee Nod x 2
2018
Graphis Typography - Silver, Teasmith Gin
Scottish Design Awards - Finalist, Identity
2017
Scottish Design Awards - Winner, Design Craft
Scottish Creative Awards - Grand Prix Winner
Scottish Creative Awards - Winner, Typography
Scottish Creative Awards - Winner, Packaging
2016
MarCom Awards - 3x Platinum & 2x Gold
Affiliations
Mentorships
Edinburgh College of Art
Tech-X
Elevator
Scottish Chamber of Commerce
Graphic Design Festival Scotland
Grays School of Art
Memberships
Conscious Leaders Scotland
Scotland Food & Drink
Entrepreneurial Scotland
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Dundee Chamber of Commerce
The Alternative Board
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Whether success is a perfect product launch, increased conversion or the repositioning of a brand in a relentless market — we want you to win, and we’ll go to great lengths to make sure you do.
For us, this is about building relationships — ones that nurture good ideas and encourage open discussion. We do this the only way we know how — by being honest and approachable.
We will challenge you at times, and of course, we expect to be challenged too. That’s the only way we’ll get there.
We’ve got a small but mighty team of award-winning designers, developers, planners and thinkers, who thrive on the details and seize upon new projects with a rich mix of strategic thinking, creative problem-solving and boundless enthusiasm!
If you're curious, have an idea, or just want to say "Hi!", our door is open, we check our inbox, and we would love to hear from you.