How do I get started?

The first step is to complete the discovery form. I'll review your enquiry and get back to you within two working days to arrange a call, ask some further questions, or put together an initial proposal.

What does the process look like?

Every project follows three stages. It starts with discovery, where I explore your market, audience, and competitors to find meaningful insights, then work with you to clarify your brand's purpose, personality, and positioning. From there I move into design, using that strategy as the blueprint for your visual identity, including logo, typography, colours, and brand guidelines. The final stage is delivery, where I bring your brand to life across the touchpoints that matter to your business, from websites to print and signage. You deal directly with me at every stage. There are no handoffs.

How much does it cost?

Every project is different so there's no fixed price list. Budget is one of the first things we discuss, and I'll always be upfront about what's achievable within yours. As a guide, full brand identity projects typically start from £2,500. If you have a rough budget in mind, share it in the discovery form and I'll let you know what's possible.

How long will my project take?

This depends on the scope of the project. A focused brand identity typically takes four to six weeks from the start of the project. Larger or more complex projects will take longer. Timelines are agreed upfront so you always know where you stand.

What is the difference between a logo and a brand identity?

A logo is a single mark. A brand identity is the full visual system: logo, typography, colour palette, imagery style, and guidelines for how everything works together. A logo on its own can look good but without the supporting system it's difficult to apply consistently across everything your business puts out. Most Bullamore projects deliver a complete identity rather than a standalone logo.

Will you design me just a logo?

Yes. I'd always recommend a full visual identity system, it gives you the best possible first impression and the assets to stay consistent, but if a standalone logo is what you need, I'm happy to help with that too.

Do I need to know exactly what I want before getting in touch?

Not at all. Some clients come with a clear brief and others come with nothing more than a sense that something needs to change. Either is fine. The discovery form and initial conversation are designed to help us work out what you need together.

Do you work with businesses outside of Hull?

Yes. I'm based in Hull, but I work with businesses across the UK and internationally. Most projects are managed remotely without any impact on the quality of the work or the working relationship.

Do you offer ongoing support once a project is finished?

Yes. Once a project is complete I'm always available for follow-up work, whether that's additional brand assets, print materials, or updates as your business grows. Many clients come back for ongoing support, and it's something I actively encourage. Consistency over time is what builds a strong brand.

What happens if I don't like the designs?

The process is collaborative throughout, so design presentations are never a surprise. I present concepts with the thinking behind them and we work through feedback together until the direction is right. Revisions are built into every project and outlined in your proposal upfront.

Who owns the final files and copyright?

Once the project is complete and the final invoice is settled, full ownership of the files and copyright transfers to you. You'll receive everything you need to use your brand across any application.

Bullamore is a branding and logo design studio, turning independent businesses into unmissable brands.

Helping ambitious businesses in Hull, across the UK and internationally look, sound and feel like the brand they want to become.

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> RECENT WORK

Back of a person wearing a white t-shirt with a black line drawing of a hand holding a slice of pizza and the word 'OTO' printed underneath.

OTTO

Bespoke Logo
Packaging
Print Design
Art Direction

A sign reading 'FIRTH FARM' hanging from a black metal frame, with a backdrop of autumn leaves on trees and a cloudy sky.

FRITH FARM

Brand Strategy
Brand Identity
Art Direction
Marketing

A woman charging an electric car at a home charging station.

AMP UP ELECTRICAL

Bespoke Logo
Colour Palette
Typography
Style Guide

A poster at a bus stop displaying an advertisement about managing debt and the cost of living, featuring a young woman sitting on a park bench, looking sad with her hand on her face.

MONEY365

Brand Identity
Bespoke Logo
Website
Print Design

Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying the words 'NextGen' and 'Renew the Future' with a background of red and purple textures, resting on a dark, padded surface.

NEXGEN

Brand Identity
Bespoke Logo
Print Design
Stationery

THE DEEP (Concept)

Brand identity
Bespoke Logo
Marketing
Messaging

A person holding a smartphone displaying a webpage about La Dovecôte, featuring images of a historic building and scenic landscape in the hills of medieval Sarlat.

LA DOVECOTE

Bespoke Logo
Signage
Print Design
Marketing

A paper shopping bag with black handles, featuring the text "The Velvet Fox" in bold black letters, positioned on a light grey background.

VELVET FOX

Bespoke Logo
Packaging
Print Design
Marketing

> THE STUDIO

Bullamore is a branding and logo design studio based in Hull, East Yorkshire, working with independents, startups building from scratch and established businesses that have outgrown their brand.

A one-person branding studio. I lead every project personally, removing agency bloat to deliver clarity, consistency, and focused thinking.

Every project gets the attention it deserves. I take the time to understand your business and the brief properly, working through it on its own terms, which stops the final result looking like everyone else's.

> ABOUT

Michael Bullamore standing outdoors next to a graffiti-covered brick wall in Hull wearing a black hoodie and black shorts.

MICHAEL BULLAMORE
FOUNDER, DESIGNER & EVERYTHING ELSE

I'm Michael Bullamore. I hold a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, and alongside that, a background in hospitality and the experience of building businesses from the ground up, which means I understand what's genuinely at stake when a brand needs to work, not just look good. Over seven years in branding and logo design, I've worked with startups finding their feet and established businesses ready to move forward. With trends and buzzwords constantly flying around the industry, I take a more grounded approach, keeping simplicity and clarity at the forefront of every project, so the impact lands where it actually matters.

image of an LED light stick man, positioned sitting on a white sofa in a darkly lit room.

COLLABORATORS
& INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

When a project calls for it, I bring in a trusted network of specialists, photographers, copywriters, web developers and more, which expands what the studio can do without ever expanding the distance between you and the person actually doing the thinking. Whoever's involved, I lead and direct every project from start to finish. You'll always deal directly with me, never handed off to someone who wasn't part of the conversation from day one.

> WHAT I DO

Strategy

Understanding your business, your market and your audience before anything is created.

A review of your existing brand across all touchpoints, identifying what is working, what isn't, and where the opportunities are.
Defining where your brand sits in the market, who it is for, and how it stands apart from competitors.
Establishing the purpose and principles that drive your business, giving your brand a clear foundation to build from.
Developing a name for your business or product that is ownable, memorable and built to last.
Shaping the visual and creative direction of your brand, ensuring every decision serves a consistent and considered point of view.

Branding

Building the visual language that makes your brand recognisable, consistent and built to last.

A cohesive set of visual elements that work together to create a recognisable and consistent brand across every application.
A distinctive mark that represents your business, designed to work across print, digital and everything in between.
A considered selection of colours that reflect your brand's personality and create instant recognition.
A typographic system that gives your brand a consistent voice across all communications.
Bespoke artwork, icons and symbols that add depth, character and flexibility to your visual identity.
A clear reference document that defines how your brand should look and behave, keeping everything consistent as your business grows.
A complete toolkit of files and artwork ready to use across every platform and application.

Print

Considered print design that represents your brand properly in the physical world.

Design that makes your product stand out on shelf and communicates your brand at the point of purchase.
Print materials that represent your brand properly and give your audience something worth keeping.
Considered business stationery that reinforces your brand in every professional interaction.
Environmental graphics and signage that bring your brand into the physical world with clarity and impact.
A considered menu that reflects your brand, communicates your offering clearly, and gives customers a better experience from the moment they sit down.

Digital

Extending your brand into the digital space with consistency and purpose.

A clean, considered website built on Squarespace, designed to represent your brand and convert the right visitors.
Translating your brand into a consistent and recognisable presence across social platforms.
A set of on-brand templates that make it easy to produce consistent content without starting from scratch every time.
Creative direction for digital content, ensuring your photography, video and graphics all feel like they belong to the same brand.

> TESTIMONIALS

Michael has been absolutely fantastic! He really helped to create beautiful designs for our healthcare-based conference from the roller banners to the conference flyers and brochures. Everything has been done to an incredibly high standard and I honestly can't fault anything.

SANDRA NGU, SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGISTS

Michael has been absolutely fantastic to work with on my branding for my new dog walking business, the whole experience has far exceeded all my expectations. After launching my business only a few days ago, I've already had new clients sign up and have had so many positive comments about the branding and logo.

SARAH LONDESBOROUGH, THE WAGGY WALKERS CLUB

Michael has created a fantastic logo for my business. He provided a quick and friendly service, and the feedback and ideas I gave him were added to the design in ways which were so much better than how I had imagined them.

JOHN CLUBLEY, 360 FICTION EDITING

I can’t recommend Michael and this company highly enough. He did the branding/ logo for my new Holiday let and B&B company. He guided me through every step and made sure that I understood and was happy at each stage. The result was more than I could have hoped for. I love my branding!

VANESSA JOHNSON, LA DOVECOTE

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