SIGN PAINTING, BRAND DESIGN & LETTERING STUDIO

Crafted designs that let your business personality shine across branding & signs

digital illustration of a Zelda style character
colourful pink and red wall art leaning against a tree that says 'love rules everything around me'
hand painted lettering design in blue and white saying 'The Record Album'
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Creating bold designs that capture the spirit of your business.

So that you can feel confident with…

  • A brand identity refreshed or built to show who you are, why you do what you do and how you do it!

  • A sign crafted with care, that gets your message across beautifully!

  • Lettering, illustration & design that tells your story in a fun, lively and engaging way!

Jump into a studio to find out more…

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    Expertly crafted hand painted and 3D signs

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  • logos displayed as a brand identity

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    Purposeful brands, websites, lettering and marketing

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  • 'Cutie' in a scripted pink design with hearts around it

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    Prints, stickers & other fun things designed at Small Type Studio

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What clients are saying…

“My experience of working with Rachel has been nothing but positive. She instantly understood the brief, reworking my logotype until I was satisfied with the results, and then creating the most stunning gold leaf signage for my showroom.
Rachel’s attention to detail and perfectionism is impressive. She is both professional and reliable and managed to deliver the project on time, despite the challenging weather.
I thoroughly recommend her!”

Julie Kuyath- Artist

Say hello to your new creative ally

Small Type Studio was born from my passion for handmade design and has evolved into a full-service studio dedicated to helping passion-led businesses find their authentic visual voice.

With a background as a traditional signwriter, I saw a need for more original design in the small business space. That’s why I expanded Small Type to offer a range of design services focused on representing businesses so they can feel more authentic, attract their ideal audience and grow.

I’m always excited to connect with new businesses and come up with creative ways to help them reach their goals.

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