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Four wordmarks, four very different businesses and the thinking behind each. Working across industries keeps me curious. It broadens my references and helps me create identities with their own character. I start by closing my laptop. I walk, visit shops and galleries, look through books, sketch and write. I’m looking for a connection that gives the project a direction. Then I take that thread online. If I start by looking at other brands’ finished identities, I risk starting with someone else’s solution. Making those first connections is a deeply important part of my process. With AI speeding up the generation of ideas, I’m more protective of that thinking time than ever. New business or rebrand, the aim is the same: find what makes it distinctive and give that a visual. I haven’t shared my work in this way before. Swipe through to see what shaped each one. A location wordmark for Thistle Suites Royal Garden, the first of four @thistlesuites addresses in Edinburgh. Offering serviced apartments with the ease of a boutique hotel stay, the business needed an identity that conveyed heritage and experience while giving each location its own presence. The typesetting establishes a simple hierarchy: small uppercase lettering anchors the Thistle Suites name, while a larger italic serif gives the location prominence and character. A familiar typographic pairing, with the contrast in scale and rhythm doing the work. Distinct colour palettes also help to differentiate the addresses, while the consistent typographic structure holds the identity together as the business grows. I knew early on that I wanted the @solisspray wordmark to feel human. Offering in-studio, UV-free spray tanning, Solis creates natural-looking colour through a service rooted in personal care. The starting point was the artistry behind the tan: the hands, movement and care involved in every application. That informed the fluid letterforms, soft curves and intentionally imperfect finish. The tilted axis adds energy, giving the wordmark warmth and personality while retaining a premium feel. Across the wider identity, a fine, speckled grain echoes the mist of a spray tan. It adds a soft fuzziness to
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⚒️ COME ON YOU NAILS - games tomorrow, 12 Sept! Home - 3pm Kick Off Heriot's Men v Kelso Heriots 2s v Boroughmuir Heriots 2as v Kelso Away - 2pm Kick Off Heriot's Heriot's Women v Cartha Queen's Park 🍻 Club bar open at 2pm! See you there 👏🏼 #rugbyunion #scottishrugby #edinburghrugby #rugbysaturday
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🏉 Heriot's 26/27 Season Opener - Tomorrow at Goldenacre ⚒️ The squad list @hawick_rfc @the_offside_line Photo Credit: Scottish Rugby / SNS #COYN #Scotlandrugby #edinburghrugby #rugbyunion
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A two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Edinburgh? Yes, please. Royal Garden Apartments by @thistlesuites gives you the space and comfort of an apartment while keeping you close to everything you want to see. Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who wants a little more room to spread out while exploring the city. Save this for your next Edinburgh trip. #edinburgh #edinburghhotel #wheretostay #familyfriendlyhotel #scotlandiscalling
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Solo traveling in Edinburgh? This location is SO good. 🏴Thistle Suites offers upgraded apartment-style suites that give you extra space and that home-away-from-home feel—without sacrificing location. 🚋 Less than a minute from the St Andrew Square tram stop 🏰 About a 7-minute walk to the Royal Mile ✨ Spacious, upgraded apartment-style accommodations I got a tour of one of the upgraded suites, and this would absolutely be on my list for a solo Edinburgh stay. Save this one for your Scotland trip! 🤍 #edinburgh #edinburghscotland #wheretostay #solotravels #edinburghhotel
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✨Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is such a walkable city, but I still love staying somewhere central with great transport links, especially when I’m travelling alone. I stayed at @thistlesuites , right in the heart of the New Town. It’s around 5 minutes walk from Waverley Bridge, where you can catch the Airlink 100 directly to the airport, and just across the road from one of my favourite free museums in Edinburgh - the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The apartments are bright, spacious and fitted with everything you need, making them perfect for short or long stays, families, or even remote working. They also offer free luggage storage, so if you have a late flight you can leave your bags safely and enjoy a few more hours exploring Edinburgh. Reception is staffed daily between 9am and 6pm too.✨ ✅ And a little bonus - book directly using code THISTLE10 for 10% OFF your stay. 🥰 [AD | Invite] #thistlesuitesroyalgardenapartments #wheretostayinedinburgh #visitedinburgh #explorescotland #travelinspiration
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✨I love coming back to Edinburgh again and again, but after doing over 20k steps a day, there’s nothing better than coming back to somewhere comfortable and relaxing. 🏡 @thistlesuites was perfect for that - bright, spacious apartments ideal for couples or families, whether you’re staying for a few nights or longer. Plus, the location is amazing, just 5 minutes from Waverley Bridge. I had such a lovely stay and would definitely recommend it! ✨ 📍Thistle Suites Royal Gardens, Edinburgh [AD | Invite] #edinburgh #visitedinburgh #thistlesuites #wheretostayinedinburgh #travelinspi̇ration
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📍 Thistle Suites, Edinburgh It’s been an absolute pleasure working with @thistlesuites creating a warm and welcoming reception area where guests can relax, check in or prepare for a day exploring the city! - - - #edinburgh #furniture #thistlesuites #reception #welcoming
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Renovation of an Edwardian garlanded cartouche on York Place for Thistle Suites - cleaned with sugar soap, under coated, filled and top coated in enamel with the swan neck pediment gilded in 23.5 carat gold leaf. Lovely stuff. Client / @thistlesuites
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The Big Match - Meet the Managers ⚽️
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🚨 Squad Announcements 🚨 ⚽️ Friday 6th March -1530hrs ⚽️
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