Cholmondeley

Brand refresh
squarespace website design

Project Overview
Cholmondeley Children’s Centre, a crucial support service for children and families, needed a brand refresh while maintaining its existing logo. The focus was on updating its collateral, particularly its quarterly magazine and website, to create a more engaging, modern, and user-friendly experience.

The organisation aimed to improve its digital presence, ensuring a seamless donation process and integrating key systems for operational efficiency.

Previous magazine

    • Modernise brand materials, including the quarterly magazine, to reflect the organisation’s warmth and purpose.

    • Revamp the website with a fresh, engaging design that better serves families, donors, and stakeholders.

    • Enhance donation functionality to encourage contributions and improve user experience.

    • Integrate essential systems such as Xero and Mailchimp for streamlined operations.

    • Ensure clarity and consistency in language and branding.

  • The approach focused on creating a fun and youthful identity that better represents Cholmondeley’s mission. Key elements included:

    • A user-friendly, visually appealing website design, incorporating:

      • Hand-drawn elements to add warmth and personality.

      • An updated colour palette for a fresh, inviting feel.

      • Consistent typography for improved readability and brand cohesion.

      • Curated imagery from Adobe Stock, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective visuals.

    • Streamlined donation functionality, making it easier and more intuitive for supporters to contribute.

    • Xero and Mailchimp integration, simplifying financial and marketing processes.

    • Content restructuring, removing outdated pages and ensuring clear, consistent messaging.

    • A refreshed, cohesive brand identity, strengthening Cholmondeley’s visual presence.

    • A more engaging magazine design, better communicating the organisation’s work and impact.

    • A modern, intuitive website, improving accessibility for families and supporters.

    • A seamless donation process, making it easier for people to give.

    • Operational efficiency, with integrated systems reducing admin time and improving workflows.

Regan, marketing manager @ Cholmondeley children's centre

“Kirstie did an incredible job on the Cholmondeley website, capturing the organisation’s history while balancing a professional look with a warm, welcoming feel. She took a rough concept and turned it into something better than we imagined. Her eye for design and attention to detail made all the difference. ”