Case studies

Real projects built to be recognised and reused

These projects show how character-led branding works in practice — from illustrated identities and animated personas to visual systems that help creators, channels, and stories feel more memorable.

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Featured work

Three projects, three ways character-led branding can work

BK Golf Clash YouTube channel branding and creator identity preview

BK Golf Clash

A client YouTube branding project built to make the channel more recognisable across thumbnails, videos, livestreams, and repeated content.

Problem

The channel had momentum, but needed a stronger identity to make the content feel more consistent and recognisable.

What was created

A logo, illustrated identity, and content-ready visual assets designed for real channel use.

Outcome

A more recognisable creator brand supporting a channel now over 21k subscribers.

Man on Football Manager faceless YouTube channel identity preview

Man on Football Manager

A faceless creator identity built around an illustrated avatar, giving the channel a clear on-screen presence without relying on camera-facing content.

Problem

The creator needed a distinctive visual anchor that could represent the channel while keeping the person behind it off camera.

What was created

An illustrated avatar, animated persona, and supporting channel visuals for a faceless creator format.

Outcome

A clearer creator presence with a recognisable character at the centre of the channel identity.

Moxley the Cat character illustration and storytelling project preview

Moxley the Cat

A character illustration and storytelling project showing how a simple children’s book idea can grow into a flexible character world.

Problem

Build a character strong enough to support storytelling, visual consistency, and future expansion.

What was created

A playful illustrated character system with personality, clear shapes, and room to grow.

Outcome

A stronger demonstration of character-led design thinking beyond a single illustrated story.

Let’s make it work

Want a recognisable character-led identity for your own content?

If one of these projects feels close to what you need, send over your idea and I’ll help you work out whether you need a character design, an animated persona, or a fuller visual system.