Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Brand Identity Partner in Oxford
Bounce Design is a family-run design agency established in 1996, rooted in East Oxford's vibrant community. Our approach combines over 25 years of experience with a commitment to purpose-driven initiatives, crafting brands that prioritise sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility. We specialise in creating clear messaging and strong brand values, fostering lasting relationships with clients to drive positive change. Our team treats every project with enthusiasm and honesty, working collaboratively with clients ranging from large corporations to charities. We believe in ethical partnerships, declining projects that conflict with our values while maintaining transparency about our capabilities.Our comprehensive services span brand identity, visual design, and editorial projects, ensuring consistent, professional representation across all touchpoints. With a focus on longevity, we build ongoing partnerships that support our clients' growth and success. Our team's expertise, from strategic direction to creative execution, reflects our passion for design and dedication to making a meaningful impact. We pride ourselves on bridging the gap between designer and client, creating fulfilling collaborations that align with our clients' visions. Join us in transforming brands into enduring, purposeful entities that resonate with audiences and stakeholders alike.
Services
Brand Identity
Visual Identity
Graphic Design
Editorial Design
Brand Strategy
Logo Design
Social Media Strategy
Product Branding
Website Design
Print Design
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in purpose-driven design.
- Our family-run approach ensures ethical, client-focused partnerships.
- We specialise in sustainable, inclusive brand development.
- Our comprehensive services cover all design touchpoints.
- We prioritise transparency and collaborative creativity.
What people say
Absolute joy
Super easy to work with
Exceptionally well
Creative expertise
Lasting relationships
Services
Brand Identity
We create cohesive brand identities that reflect your values and resonate with your audience. Our process combines strategic research with creative execution to develop logos, colour schemes, and typography that ensure consistency across all platforms. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that enhance brand recognition and long-term success.
Visual Identity
Our visual identity services focus on crafting compelling imagery and layouts that communicate your brand's message. From print materials to digital assets, we ensure a unified aesthetic that aligns with your core values. This approach helps businesses establish a strong visual presence in competitive markets.
Graphic Design
We offer comprehensive graphic design services, including brochures, packaging, and promotional materials. Our team prioritises functionality and aesthetics to deliver designs that engage audiences and support your business goals. Clients receive customised visuals that maintain brand integrity across all mediums.
Editorial Design
Our editorial design services transform content into visually engaging layouts for magazines, reports, and books. We balance readability with creativity to produce publications that capture attention while conveying your message effectively. This service supports organisations in communicating complex information with clarity.
Brand Strategy
We develop strategic frameworks to guide your brand's growth and market positioning. Our approach includes audience research, competitor analysis, and value proposition refinement to create sustainable brand equity. Clients gain actionable insights that align their identity with long-term business objectives.
People
Tom Gair
Managing Director
Tom joined Bounce Design in 2017 with a project management background. He leads the team, plans projects, and contributes to creative and web design tasks while serving as the primary client contact.
Joe Humphries
Creative Director
With 12 years in design, Joe specialises in brand identity creation. He collaborates closely with clients during workshops, integrating their visions into strategic, impactful designs.
Sean Humphries
Founder & Director
Sean founded Bounce Design in 1996 and provides creative direction. Known for his attention to detail, he works on diverse projects while mentoring the team on design excellence.
Matt Hart
Designer
Matt joined Bounce Design in 2023, bringing agency experience from Imperial College London and the University of Oxford. He contributes creative solutions and meticulous attention to detail across projects.
Alice Warriner
Junior Designer
Alice joined Bounce Design in 2024 after graduating from Loughborough University. She specialises in branding, contributing fresh ideas and creative energy to client projects.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We collaborate with diverse sectors including charities, arts organisations, SMEs, and large corporations, focusing on purpose-driven projects.
How do you ensure brand consistency?
Our holistic approach integrates strategic research and design execution to maintain consistent messaging across all brand touchpoints.
Can you handle both new and existing brands?
Yes, we specialise in creating new identities and revitalising established brands through tailored visual strategies.
What makes your agency different?
Our family-run ethos prioritises ethical partnerships, transparency, and collaborative creativity for long-term client relationships.
Do you offer multi-disciplinary services?
We provide comprehensive solutions spanning brand identity, graphic design, editorial work, and digital assets under one roof.
Reviews (5)
Sam Gledhill
Feb 18, 2021
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Bounce Design is a slick operation. I received aluminium signage for my company within 7 days of initially discussing what I was looking for. Within this period bounce suggested technical improvements to my graphics, amended them accordingly, printed and shipped-out. The cost of the sign was within my budget. I highly recommend. I wish they had a branch in London! Photo to come :)
Micaela Tuckwell
Jan 04, 2020
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I run a local charity that requires lots of different design and print jobs throughout the year - from logo and programme design to t-shirt printing. I would not hesitate to recommend Bounce Design. The quality of their work is brilliant and their team always offer a friendly, fast service. As a charity we have to be careful how we spend our funds and the Bounce team have always taken the time to explain product options clearly to us so that we can make the right, cost effective choice. A big thumbs up.
Janette Roberts
Nov 20, 2019
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I contacted Bounce Design with just a vague idea of what I wanted and their professional advice and design expertise helped create some great window graphics for our local taverna in Cyprus. Really pleased with the end product and the quick turnaround. Will definitely use them again.
Chelsea Brown
Nov 12, 2019
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Bounce Design is excellent! As an artist I've come to rely on them for high quality print reproductions of my work for showing in exhibitions and for resale to clients for about 2-3 years now. The team at Bounce Design have provided me with extremely professional and speedy services, and I've come to really appreciate their deliberate and informed choices of paper stock, printing equipment, and printing techniques which are clearly chosen for quality, longevity, and impact. The team is also genuinely interested and active in supporting the local artist community; they invest valuable time and effort
Lucinda Ellis
Sep 30, 2019
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I came to Bounce Design with a request for T-shirts on behalf of our company. I hadn't been very organised and needed the T-shirts urgently and they were ready for collection a day later! All the members of the Team have been really friendly and helpful throughout. The design looks wonderful and the T-shirts are really great quality. I highly recommend them and we will return to them for our future design needs.
