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Strategy with Seth: Lessons from the Belfast, Derry & Dublin Masterclasses
Over the past few months, Horrible Brands™ has had the honour of being part of the Strategy with Seth Masterclasses.
Are you tired of blending in with the crowd?
Want to be a standout in your field and command attention as an expert? Then it's time to embrace...
Horrible named Top 25 Branding Agency in the UK
Big news today as Horrible Brands™ has been named in the 2025 Fully Saturated Report, a definitive round-up of 150 creative agencies across the UK who are doing things differently.
Horrible win award for Creative StartUp of the Year
We’re buzzing to announce that Horrible Brands™ has been crowned 2025 Northern Ireland Creative StartUp of the Year at the UK StartUp Awards.
Building Brands Through Connection Talk
This week we had the pleasure of speaking to local businesses and members of the brilliant Belfast Chamber about all things Horrible Brands™.
How perfection can paralyse your progress
Today, I'm here to tell you that it's okay to be a little rough around the edges and a little horrible...
Unlocking the Power of Branding for Law Firms
We had the pleasure of speaking at the Law Society of Northern Ireland offices for the Belfast Solicitors Association, diving into the fundamentals of branding for law firms.
BMMU 2024: A Big Day for Big Ideas
The Big Marketing Meet Up 2024 (BMMU) was nothing short of phenomenal.
Double win at the Belfast Chamber Awards 2024
What’s better than one award? Two in one night. Horrible Brands™ walked away from the Belfast Chamber Awards 2024 with two Highly Commended awards.
How to create a tasty brand
As a brand designer, I have always tried my best to pay as much attention to the purpose of design...
Don’t Half-Ass Your Brand
In the lightning-fast world of visual design, first impressions are everything.
Horrible Week in the Big Apple
Last week Horrible Brands took a bite out of the Big Apple…and we came back with lots of ideas fuelled by New York energy.
Leading a UX Workshop at the SSE Leadership Conference
Yesterday, we had the privilege of delivering the opening workshop at the annual SSE Leadership Conference, hosted at the iconic W5 in Belfast.
Celebrating the Remarkable Marketing Awards 2024
Last Friday, Horrible Brands had the privilege of sponsoring the inaugural Remarkable Marketing Awards 2024.
Joining Forces on Groundbreaking Net Zero App
We’re excited to announce our latest project, teaming up with Aethergy to develop the user experience (UX) for Klimeo, their groundbreaking Net Zero software platform.
Getting the Best From Your Creative Agency
Earlier this month we had the pleasure of attending The Big Marketing Meet Up, hosted by the unstoppable Treena Clarke.
Important Brand Identity Mistakes To Avoid
Brand identity mistakes can significantly impact a business’s success, especially for small to medium sized companies striving to stand out in a competitive market.
How Effective Branding can grow businesses
First visual impressions count. It only takes 0.1 seconds for someone to make up their mind and form an opinion about you. And this is same for your companies branding.
How to Identify your Ideal Clients
Pinpointing your desired customer is an essential move to refine your sales approaches and improve the general prosperity of your enterprise.
Confidently discuss money with your clients
As a small business owner or freelancer, you've got a lot on your plate. From handling daily operations...
How Digital Design influences the Financial Sector
Financial institutions are embracing FinTech innovations. About 77% intend to increase their internal efforts to innovate.
The Importance of Food & Drink Packaging
You worked hard to create a fantastic product, whether that is a kids snack or a refreshing new beverage.
Horrible Podcast Coming Soon...
Horribly inspiring stories of brave leaders navigating challenges, embracing change and showing extraordinary courage along the way.
Horrible Power Hour
Book a 90-min 1-to-1 call with Kris or Aidan (our founders) to discuss all business things Technical, Strategic or Creative to move you and your business forward with speed.
Get Clear, Get Focused & Get Moving with our BrandFreak Blueprint
Jump on a 90-min video call to explore your current situation, define your goals and identify actions to start or stop doing. We’ll then provide a detailed report outlining your unique value, opportunities and clear next steps.
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