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Your Trusted Creative Partner in Nottingham
Rusty Monkey is a full-service creative agency born from friendships and a shared desire to challenge conventional business practices. We collaborate with organisations that share our values of authenticity, collaboration, and purpose-driven work. Our approach prioritises philosophical alignment with clients, ensuring we create meaningful, impactful solutions tailored to their unique challenges. With expertise spanning branding, web design, animation, and digital marketing, we deliver integrated creative and technical strategies without outsourcing. Founded by a team disillusioned with hierarchical corporate structures, we champion flexibility, creativity, and a family-like culture.Our 15-strong team of specialists combines diverse skills to offer bespoke services, from rebranding projects to ongoing marketing support. We focus on empowering clients through transparent communication, agile methodologies, and a commitment to ethical business practices. Our Nottingham-based agency serves clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations, with a particular emphasis on organisations pursuing sustainable and socially responsible goals.
Services
Branding
Web Design
Animation
Ecommerce
Online Marketing
Photography
Video Production
Graphic Design
3D Services
Workshops
Highlights and features
- We offer full-service creative solutions without outsourcing
- Our team combines diverse skills in marketing, design, and development
- We prioritise philosophical alignment with clients for authentic partnerships
- We provide free 1-hour consultations to understand specific needs
- We work with Agile and Waterfall methodologies for flexible project management
What people say
Great team of creative talent
Adaptable and responsive throughout
Exceed expectations with delivery
Very professional and inspiring
Highly recommend them
Services
Branding
Our branding services create cohesive identities that resonate with target audiences. Through collaborative workshops, we develop brand strategies that reflect organisational values and market positioning. We deliver comprehensive brand guidelines, logo systems, and visual assets that ensure consistency across all touchpoints. Our approach combines creative exploration with strategic thinking to build brands that stand out while maintaining authenticity and purpose.
Web Design
We create user-centric websites that combine visual appeal with technical functionality. Our web design process focuses on delivering seamless user experiences while ensuring technical performance. From brochure sites to complex ecommerce platforms, we build responsive websites that adapt to business needs. Our approach integrates brand identity with practical usability to create digital spaces that engage visitors and drive conversions.
Animation
Our animation services produce engaging visual content for brand storytelling and educational purposes. We specialise in explainer animations, character animation, and social media motion graphics. The process begins with script development and storyboarding, followed by asset creation and final production. Our animations combine creative flair with technical precision to deliver messages effectively across digital platforms.
Graphic Design
We create professional visual content for print and digital marketing materials. Our graphic design services cover everything from infographics to marketing collateral. Using bespoke illustrations and brand-consistent elements, we develop visual assets that reinforce brand identity. Our designers work closely with clients to ensure all materials align with broader marketing objectives and brand guidelines.
Ecommerce
We build scalable ecommerce solutions that enhance online shopping experiences. Our services include platform migration, custom feature development, and CMS integration. We focus on creating user-friendly stores that improve conversion rates while maintaining brand consistency. From initial setup to ongoing optimisation, we provide technical expertise to help businesses grow their digital commerce capabilities.
People
Matt Burton
Creative Director
Creative jack-of-all-trades with expertise in branding and digital strategy. Leads creative direction while balancing roles as front man for a parody metal band and passionate advocate for innovative brand identities.
Chris
Co-founder
Branding philosopher and BBC-trained camera operator. Combines strategic thinking with technical expertise, focusing on ethical business practices and outdoor pursuits.
Iulia
Animation & 3D Expert
Specialises in animation, illustration, and UX design. Creates visually compelling content while maintaining a passion for artistic expression and cat ownership.
Tom
Technical Director
Software development expert with a focus on technical solutions. Combines coding expertise with creative problem-solving, bringing a unique perspective to web and app development projects.
Russ
Financial Director
Tech guru and co-founder with extensive web development experience. Balances financial management with technical innovation, maintaining a passion for real ales and networking events.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We offer branding, web design, animation, graphic design, ecommerce solutions, photography, video production, and marketing services, tailored to meet specific client needs.
How do you determine project costs?
We assess each project's scope, goals, and complexity during initial consultations to provide tailored pricing that aligns with client budgets and objectives.
Can you work with small businesses?
Yes, we love helping startups and small businesses, offering flexible solutions and advice to help them achieve their goals within budget constraints.
How long do projects typically take?
Timelines vary by project complexity. We work with clients to develop schedules that meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards through agile project management.
Do you offer ongoing support?
Yes, we offer retainer agreements for ongoing marketing support, including regular content creation, website maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
How do you ensure brand consistency?
We develop comprehensive brand guidelines and style templates to maintain consistency across all marketing materials and digital assets throughout our collaboration.
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Reviews (7)
Adam Slack
Aug 26, 2021
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Having been recommended by a common contact within the industry it was an absolute delight working with Rusty Monkey on a project to enhance Marabu's presence within the UK, overall highlighting our sales support structure. Chris & Glenn were extremely professional and handled all aspects of the day's shoot in a considerate, well mannered approach, helping fellow colleagues stay calm on set, which in turn demonstrated a natural presence on camera, whilst capturing the core properties behind the performance of Marabu Digital Inks. Marabu UK will absolutely be using/recommending Rusty Monkey for
Drew Rowley
Feb 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Interesting and informative session with Matt and Chris, which has given me lots of useful information to look at, and consider in relation to my brand. Proper nice guys too!
Interesting and informative session with Matt and Chris, which has given me lots of useful information to look at, and consider in relation to my brand. Proper nice guys too!
Nathalie Wakim O'Riordan
Feb 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very professional, very inspiring, supportive and shared so much value to improve my business. I highly recommend them
Very professional, very inspiring, supportive and shared so much value to improve my business. I highly recommend them
Angie MacArthur
Jan 16, 2021
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Matt and Chris offered an hour of their time and sparked thought-provoking conversations, perspectives, marketing and brand considerations and so much more. This did not feel like a business conversation but a wonderful exchange of ideas. Leaning into their expertise made for a really interesting hour and many actions to consider. I would highly recommend their services.
John Barrow
Nov 26, 2020
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I have to say that Rusty Monkey were great and went overboard for me, very professional and they made me feel special. They made a major difference in both the profile and performance of the donations to my charity walk. Great support and contact. My only regret is that I should have involved them at a much much earlier date .
Cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank You. @chasingsnails
Cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank You. @chasingsnails
Rebecca Stockdale
Sep 27, 2020
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I recently had a business review session with Matt and Chris, and I can't recommend them enough. The session was engaging, inspiring, educational but more importantly fun. They gave me constructive technical advice, strategic ideas and left me excited about my business. I left the call wanting to execute the plans to drive more revenue, with one of the motivations of having more money to spend with these guys! No hard sell, genuine helpfulness, top draw advice and a giggle - what more could you want during a pandemic :-)
Mycrew Office
Jan 25, 2019
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We've been working with Rusty Monkey for the last seven years. They made us a great website exactly how I envisioned it, they listened to me and understood right from the word go. They didn't impose themselves, they listened, understood and realised. They also developed a mobile phone calendar app for us to schedule crew availability which is still working flawlessly today. There is always someone on the end of the phone should there be problems or questions to answer, that is a 5 out of 5 for customer service. Would I recommend Rusty Monkey ? Without a doubt.
