CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
After a recommendation from a close friend I approached LJB Studio about a brand identity package. With a curious approach, Laura used a range of modalities to delve deeper into the story of the brand. The whole process was delivered thoughtfully and with great clarity – which has been so helpful to me as a complete beginner to this field. Starting with the colour palette, was extremely impactful, and Laura thoughtfully chose each colour with an intention and offered suggestions on how to weave this into my work. Her deep understanding of Charlotte Swire Wellness translated so beautifully into the logo, and I am so happy with the additional monograms that she created. Laura is an absolute dream to work with, and I am excited to collaborate on future projects with LJB studio.
Charlotte Swire Movement and Yoga Teacher, and Founder – Charlotte Swire Wellness
Laura designed my branding. She was wonderful to work with. She really understood the brief and my business. She articulated and shared the design process so well, this way of working allowed me to influence the design at each stage to make sure it reflected the business perfectly.
The finished design work is beautiful, exactly what I was looking for. I have recommended her to everyone I know that is thinking about commissioning design work and hope to work with Laura again in the future.
Thank you xx
Hannah Tappenden Founder – Reflexologist
Such a talent and pleasure to work with you, Laura.
I’m very excited to be rolling out my new branding – it’s so creative, I absolutely love it!!! You really worked hard, and I’ll recommend you to anyone.
Dr Liv Schorah Founder – Cosmetic Dentist
Our gift vouchers have arrived in-store and we couldn’t be happier with how beautiful the finished design is. Printed on the finest papers, and designed locally by the talented Laura of LJB Studio, our aim was to create a personalised premium voucher that made gift-giving a stress-free affair. This beautiful voucher bundle comes with a single wrap to add the finishing touch. Once redeemed, this personalised keepsake is lovingly returned to the customer. Laura really captured the essence of Nordic Muse, and our branding, through colour and texture.
Being a small business, it is always a top priority for us to work with other independent makers and creators where possible. This is the reason why we reached out to LJB Studio, a Manchester-based design agency founded by Laura Jane Boast, to create our Nordic Muse Gift Vouchers, which are now available to order online too. And what can we say – we are in love with the result. The minimal cards consist of three elements crafted in the highest quality paper and perfectly matching with our brand aesthetics.
LJB Studio’s services cover every aspect from brand consultancy to print design specialising in environmental consciousness and social responsibility. Laura’s work has not only nailed the brief – but it has also been a very personal experience that goes beyond any anonymous supplier-customer-relationship.
Laura, who has also created the beautifully made magazine Design Giving, works with a handful of collaborators, including photographers, animators, developers, copywriters, manufacturers, and printers. This network enables them to be flexible, working on small to large projects, delivering high quality, thoughtfully considered design.
We are very proud to have such a vivid design scene in Manchester and collaborating with LJB Studio has proved the benefits of local services always outdo big, generic companies.
Jenny Maxwell Designer and Founder – Nordic Muse
Climate Emergency Manchester
It was a delight to work with Laura. She quickly grasped the brief and produced a range of design options, bang on time. I particularly appreciated the way she showed us her development process. The final image she produced was beautiful and elicited many compliments. She had made local climate change policy look attractive - no mean feat. Most importantly, it was very satisfying to know that we were working with someone who shared our social and environment values.
Chloe Jeffries – Climate Emergency Manchester
Laura, it’s been a pleasure working alongside you. You bring us fresh new ways of thinking being open minded in seeking new ideas and challenges and we love that! Huge thanks for revamping our brand simply thrilled with the results, you are so talented.
Elisa Cobos Sales Manager – Tile Desire
Laura has been such a fantastic help sorting out my new business cards. I highly recommend her.
Julia Burke Architect and Director – Wattle + Daub
I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU!! It has been an absolute pleasure working with Laura and seeing all her expertise, effort and hard work bringing the concept to a more solid platform, through my new branding and packaging.
Ranveer Kaur Founder – Token of Wonder
Over the last few months I've been working with branding guru, stationery queen and loveliest lady Laura of LJB Studio to make some changes to my practice. The feeling of falling back in love with pewtersmithing, being a small business owner and independent maker makes me want to do star jumps around the studio.
The journey of rebranding which I went on with Laura has recently reinvigorated me and my love for pewter. It's allowed me to remember the beauty of making with my hands and celebrating how/why I've carved out a business from it. I'm excited and I want to shout it from the rooftops...but it's raining so I'll settle for heading into the studio for some spoon making!
Ella McIntosh Founder and Maker – Ella McIntosh
LJB Studio provided us with an excellent and evocative piece of work for our recent event. It was truly something special. She oversaw the process from conception to delivery which took a huge weight off for us.
Laura went beyond the call of duty with a tricky brief and was gracious and accommodating in the face of set backs. The final project gained a lot of social media traction which helped us out!
Kyle Soo Founder – PechaKucha Manchester
Laura is an excellent designer and consultant. She has helped us considerably with our visual identity and is always on hand to offer advice whenever we need it. Highly recommended.
Katy Cowan Founder and Director – Boomerang PR
I have known Laura for a number of years. She is creative and insightful as well as being very efficient. High quality design work is produced quickly and thoughtfully with excellent attention to detail. I would not hesitate in recommending her for any branding, print or illustration commission.
Emma Price Founder – Life Under Canvas
Heritage Open Days has been working with Laura Boast for several years. Working with Laura has always been a pleasure as she is quick to grasp a brief and translate them into attractive visuals, often delivering ahead of deadlines. The pop-up banners and accompanying leaflet she created for our launch night proved engaging tools to tell some poignant Heritage Open Days stories and convey the spirit of Heritage Open Days aesthetically. Thank you, Laura!
Katja Condy Manager – Heritage Open Days
I can’t say enough about Laura’s excellent work, her efficiency and professionalism in all her design work. Her attention to detail and design initiatives is what sets Laura apart from others. Laura has helped me not only grow my brand but has played a lead role in the expansion of the Tim Hall School of Golf. I would strongly recommend Laura and her work.
Tim Hall Founder and Head PGA Golf Professional – Tim Hall School of Golf
Thank you so much for your time, energy and imagination!! Acting as our soundboard you developed a basic brief and created a design concept, transforming ideas beyond our expectations.
Your fresh perspective and good listing was a joy to work with. Again thank you for your work which enabled the success of our project your support, encouragement and advice have been extremely helpful and we will are more than happy to highly recommend you and your work to colleagues, friends and our networks.
William Eastwood Manager – Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens
Laura had always enjoyed her visits to Fletcher Moss Park and Gardens, in Didsbury, Manchester. Laura’s professional experience, combined with her talent as an artist, has resulted in a high quality product, which will delight and inform all visitors. It was a pleasure to work with Laura who showed great patience and understanding of what we were trying to achieve.
Heather Stemp Manager – Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens
Laura is one of the most talented and passionate individuals I have ever had the privilege to work with. Her vision is incredible and a real breath of fresh air. The quality of her work is 10/10 but what separates her to other designers is her communication and after sales service. She is always only a phone call away and nothing is ever too much trouble. I’m sure our fantastic professional relationship will continue for many more years.