Graphic design with texture
Visual stories for people + brands
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Logo + identity
All aspects of visual brand identity including logo design, colour palette, font selection, icon design and brand guidelines.
Squarespace support
Got your template in a tangle? Easily done! I offer one-off, short-term, or ongoing support for your Squarespace website.
Data + information design
Tell stories with your data in the form of infographics, diagrams and information illustrations—useful for editorial and reports.
Publication + layout
Be it a typographic poster, high-end brochure, fully accessible e-book, corporate report, or magazine design—let’s get your voice heard.
Advertising + campaign
I’m no copywriter, but I love pairing a headline with an image and wrapping it up in your distinctive brand-style. It’s advertising poetry.
Exhibition + large format
Stand design, banner graphics or a branded scheme for your exhibition—or perhaps an interior or office renovation is on the cards.
Bespoke illustration
My illustration style is crisp, graphic and bold and I’m a stickler for the details. If this sounds like your thing, let’s liven up your style.
Packaging
From simple packaging for your online store to product label or box designs, I can work with your supplier to design something lust-worthy.
Stationery + business docs
If it’s the basics you need, that’s cool. Hit me up with your business card, letterhead, leaflet or presentation deck requests.
Hey, I'm Sarah Kirkbride ↑
Hey, I'm Sarah Kirkbride ↑
I’m a versatile, detail-focused designer with 20 years experience, 4 of those working for myself. Yes, it’s a business of one!
For you, that means a friendly, honest, personal working relationship and the opportunity for us to talk directly about your projects. There’s no fuss, fluff, micro-managing or agency mark-ups, just good ideas and brilliant design.
I say ‘graphic design with texture’ because I like to tell real, human-focused visual stories and turn facts, data and information into engaging and beautiful work, layered with meaning and narrative.
I set up North Story Studio initially to focus on brand identity and website design for small businesses, but it’s now developed to offer graphic design services in the corporate, arts, culture and education spaces.
If you work in these sectors and have a project you’d like to chat about, let me know—I’d be delighted to hear about it!
Want to see some work?
Check out my portfolio →
Jessica Brockway, Sica Fine Art
“Gratitude overflows as I reflect on my experience working with you. Every step of the way, your creative eye and attention to detail have exceeded my expectations and I’m beyond excited to share all your incredible work with the world. You have helped me to create a brand that feels like ‘me’ and tells my story in ways I never thought possible. To top it off, your kindness and genuine passion have made this collaboration all the more meaningful and inspiring.”
Clients include
