Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Brand Design Partner in Manchester
We are Aeroplane, a brand design studio established in 2015 in Manchester, UK. With offices in both the UK and Greece, we operate internationally, blending global perspectives with local expertise to deliver innovative design solutions. Our approach combines cultural insights and industry knowledge to create impactful results tailored to diverse markets and clients. Founded by Frosyni Bairaktari and Gareth Higham, our business prioritises relationships-first, building a client base through mutual understanding and maintaining long-term partnerships. Our process of research, strategy, and design supports brands in communicating effectively in both analog and digital environments. With over 15 years of experience in the educational and hospitality sectors, Frosyni brings a deep understanding of client needs, while Gareths 20-year career spans branding global hotel chains and creating digital projects for the National Health Service.Our commitment to creativity, backed by extensive experience, ensures purposeful design that shapes opinions, builds reputations, and grows brands. We specialise in systematic branding programmes, graphic design, digital applications, and consultancy, delivering services across print, digital, and e-commerce platforms. Our teams passion for design, typography, and visual communication is influenced by global travels, arts, and culture, ensuring fresh insights into every project. We pride ourselves on a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to develop briefs that mirror project goals and deliver successful outcomes on time. Our international presence and dedication to excellence have made us an invaluable partner to clients such as the University of Salford, where we continue to provide fresh perspectives in competitive sectors.
Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Digital
Consultancy
Advertising
E-commerce Websites
Print Collateral
Web Development
Brand Identity
Creative Direction
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer a systematic branding programme grounded in research and strategy.
- Our team combines international experience with local market expertise.
- We prioritise collaborative relationships and client-centric design solutions.
- Our digital applications are user-centred and technically robust.
- We deliver tailored consultancy grounded in decades of industry experience.
What people say
Creative excellence
Client-focused approach
Fresh perspectives
International expertise
Timely delivery
Services
Branding
Our branding programme begins with audit, review, and discovery to understand your brand, audience, and industry. We develop a strategic foundation document outlining core values, vision, and positioning. This ensures consistent implementation across all marketing materials through creative design that communicates succinct messages.
Graphic Design
We collaborate closely to develop briefs reflecting project goals, producing print and digital applications from brochures to websites. Our approach combines typography, colour theory, and creative direction to deliver visually engaging solutions tailored to your brands identity and audience needs.
Digital
Creating meaningful digital applications involves strategic planning, UX design, and technical development. We focus on user-centred experiences through content creation, coding, and intuitive design. Our solutions integrate systems like CMS and e-commerce platforms to ensure seamless online presence aligned with brand identity.
Consultancy
As branding consultants, we guide businesses through audit, strategy development, and brand identity implementation. Our consultancy provides roadmaps addressing challenges, seizing opportunities, and outlining marketing plans. We combine strategic foundations with creative design to ensure brands stand out effectively.
Advertising
Our advertising services focus on creating impactful campaigns that align with brand strategy. We develop creative concepts for print and digital media, ensuring consistent messaging across platforms. From social media to online advertising, we craft solutions that engage audiences and drive brand visibility.
People
Frosyni Bairaktari
Partner
Frosyni has over 15 years of experience in graphic design, specialising in the educational and hospitality sectors. She holds an MA in Design and Art Direction with research in City Branding, and her inspirations come from travel, arts, and culture.
Gareth Higham
Partner
Gareth has a 20-year career in design, working with global hotel chains and the NHS. He graduated from Liverpool School of Art & Design, with a passion for typography and visual communication influenced by European travels.
Questions
What services does Aeroplane offer?
We specialise in branding, graphic design, digital applications, consultancy, and advertising. Our services span from brand identity development to e-commerce websites and print collateral.
How does Aeroplane approach branding projects?
Our branding process includes audit, strategy development, and creative design. We create foundation documents to ensure consistent brand implementation across all marketing materials through research-driven insights.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we operate from offices in Manchester, UK, and Kalamata, Greece, serving clients globally with a blend of international perspectives and local expertise.
