A brand strategy, identity and design blog
Off Mute unpacks the thinking behind brand strategy, identity design and creative direction that drives real fan engagement.
It’s where strategy meets execution. I share clear thinking drawn from live projects, client work and the decisions that shape brands under real-world pressure.
This isn’t inspiration for inspiration’s sake. It’s considered insight for businesses that want clarity, consistency and focus as they grow.
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Why Your Brand Feels “Off”: Understanding Brand Creep
Your brand can look perfectly fine on the surface and still feel completely out of sync underneath. Most business owners can’t explain what’s wrong, but they feel it every time they show up online. That quiet discomfort is something I call brand creep. It’s the slow drift between who your business is now and how your brand is still behaving. In this piece, I unpack why it happens, how to recognise it and the simple way to bring everything back into alignment.
How to Turn Your Customers Into Fans
Most brands chase more customers, but the strongest brands build something deeper. Fans. Fans buy differently, talk differently and stay longer. In this mini workshop, I walk you through the three things that create true fandom across any business: Clarity, Consistency and Connection. Grab a notebook — this one’s designed to be worked through.
Rolling With It: A Love Letter to Oasis and My Youth
From the sidelines of a 90s footy field to a sold-out Oasis reunion in Edinburgh, this is a story about fandom, nostalgia and the power of connection. Rolling With It isn’t just about music — it’s about how great brand strategy works the same way: aligning your values with the people who believe in them.

