SIGN PAINTING, BRAND DESIGN & LETTERING STUDIO

Helping independent businesses stand out with unique design

hand painted wooden sign on a rope reading 'open' in blue lettering on a green background and featuring a duck illustration
golden yellow lettering with a blue grey block shadow on a green background reading 'EARLS'
hand painted colourful pattern in Korean Dancheong style
digital illustration of a Zelda style character
looking upwards at a gold leaf shopfront sign spelling 'JULIE KUYATH'
colourful pink and red wall art leaning against a tree that says 'love rules everything around me'
gold leaf glass window sign saying 'Fossick Wares'
hand painted lettering design in blue and white saying 'The Record Album'

Hi, I’m Rachel and I run Small Type Studio, a multidisciplinary design studio based in East Sussex.

I am a lettering artist and graphic designer, creating fun & friendly designs that help passionate, independent businesses stand out and attract their ideal customers.

My work spans sign painting, digital design for brands and product design and is suitable for businesses, homes and events. 

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    Sign painting & 3D signs for businesses, homes & events

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    Brand identities & design services for independent businesses

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  • "I found Rachel through a Google search and what a find she was. We wanted a name painted in arts and crafts style on our boat. Rachel sent us a draft and discussed colours with us. She did a fantastic job and was a pleasure to have around. "

    Claire- River Boater

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5 reasons why lettering is the best choice for your personalised wall art
5 reasons why lettering is the best choice for your personalised wall art

You’ve decorated and now you're in the market for some personalised wall art for those finishing touches, but what type of wall art should you go for and what are the things you need to consider when choosing it?

Shop Sign Lettering: 4 Gold Options
Shop Sign Lettering: 4 Gold Options

When choosing your shop sign lettering, going for gold can be a great way to stand out but there are an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to gold shop sign lettering, especially in the world of handcrafted signage. 
The different choices will achieve different looks, so it’s important to pick the right one for your business.

In this article, I'll walk you through four gold options for your shop sign lettering, where they work best, and how to make the most of your gold signage—no matter which one you choose.

Small Type’s 2023 Work Highlights
Small Type’s 2023 Work Highlights

Here are the 4 exciting new ventures I started in 2023…

4 reasons why hand-painted shopfront signs are the perfect choice for your small business
4 reasons why hand-painted shopfront signs are the perfect choice for your small business

As well as being eye-catching works of art, hand-painted shopfront signs are also a great investment for these 4 reasons…