Lettering & Design Studio in East Sussex

A creative studio specialising in traditional signwriting & custom lettering for bold & beautiful brands

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hand painted lettering design in blue and white saying 'The Record Album'
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Make your brand unforgettable with custom lettering…

  • lady smiling and holding hand painted, mint green and pink 'pick 'n' Mix sign

    SIGN SHOP

    Expertly crafted traditional hand painted signs & 3D signs that are beautiful AND get you noticed.

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  • logos displayed as a brand identity

    BRANDING

    Bold, beautiful branding, websites, lettering and marketing designed with purpose.

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

    GIFT SHOP

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“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

Hey, I’m Rachel, the creator of Small Type Design Studio

Welcome to my studio! Born from my passion for handmade design and evolving over the last 12 years from my love of independent businesses.

Over the years, working as a traditional signwriter, I saw an opportunity to use my lettering skills to create designs that felt more authentic and impactful for the businesses I was working for. So, I expanded Small Type to offer a range of graphic design services to complement my signwriting services.

I am motivated by the fact that the world needs more beauty and heart, and I love helping passion-led businesses succeed with beautiful, intentional design.

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