We create brands, logos and identity systems, brochures and packaging, develop websites and apps, and everything else in between from our Sunderland studio.

Founded in 2020, with a vision for no-nonsense creativity, we are a dedicated brand and design studio, devoid of industry egos and buzzword bullshit to focus on the simple belief of doing great work for great people.

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doing great work for great people…

We’re focused on doing great work for great people, and building long-term partnerships with clients we admire.

For us that’s brand identity, PR, social media, publications, digital design and development that makes a real difference to your audience and beyond. Individually, we’ve been around long enough to know that really great things only happen when we and our clients share an ambition to create something with lasting value.

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Our Folk

We're great people doing great work. Collaboration and partnerships are at the core of who we are - they drive our success. By working with brilliant, like-minded people, we achieve the best results.

Ross Palmer

Creative Director

Charlotte Price

PR & Comms Associate

Steven Parker

Digital Associate

Amy Wright

Design Associate

About Us.

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At Kenfolk we do great work for great people.

Helping businesses connect and grow through clear, effective ideas - supporting logo design, visual identities, content creation, social media management, PR, website design, and so much more.

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We don't have a fancy-named process or a one-size-fits-all all system or mountains of forms to fill in. We keep it simple. We listen. We ask questions. We listen more.

We get to know you properly, what drives you, what holds you back, and where you’re heading. From the first chat, we’ll delve into the heart of your goals, identify what’s holding you back, gain insight into your customers, and get a sense of your vision. We take the time to really listen, so we can help you cut through the noise and get your business moving in the right direction.

We do great work for great people.

That's it.

Not good work. Not nice work. Not work that makes you go 'meh'. Great work. For great people. No compromise. No waffle. Bold, ambitious, unforgettable - that’s the creative work we deliver.

We build places where people can crack on and do their best work - great work - with no egos, no nonsense and no fluff. Just real inclusion, real support, and a drive to make things happen. We mix the old ways with new thinking, and bring together a proper mix of talent to create work that hits hard and really means something.

We’re not just here to make things look good, we’re here to do good, actually, to do great. That means backing our own, putting our skills to use in the community, being honest if we fall short, and always pushing for better.

We work with charities and charity projects. We talk at and support industry events. We (try to) inspire the next generation of designers by talks and portfolio reviews at colleges and universities.

No one here is actually called Ken. Not yet, anyway.

The etymology of ‘Ken’ is to create, nurture, develop and grow. And the ‘folk’ are the talented craft-driven people behind it.

And that’s us and what we do. We create the foundations for brands, generate ideas, develop websites and nurture relationships with great people and great organisations and help them grow.

We always love to hear from folk who want to do great work for great people.

If that's you, and you're a good human, get in touch with the team. Send us an email. Post your CV. Stalk us on socials... whatever.

Honest
Experts

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We’re a tight-knit team with the talent and experience to deliver real results. With us, you get direct access to senior experts every day - not just during the pitch.
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Not ‘Just
Another Agency’

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Is your current agency just going through the motions? Are you truly getting the value you deserve? Let’s talk - we’ll show you exactly where we can make a difference.
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Built by
Accountability

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Every agency claims to be results-focused - we take it a step further. We hold ourselves fully accountable, working relentlessly to exceed expectations and deliver on our promises.
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Unashamedly
Small

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From ambitious small businesses to global brands, we’ve helped companies grow for years-and they’ve helped us grow, too. But don’t just take our word for it…
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Working with Kenfolk has been a game-changer for us. They don’t just deliver creative work, they understand our business inside out and are like an extension of our team, acting as a true strategic partner and helping us achieve real results.

Jill Ancrum

Head of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs

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"There's no hiding behind account managers at Kenfolk, I'm face to face with the individual who will be doing the work. No tippy tapping around discussions as Ross provided me with honest thoughts around what we were doing well and where things could be improved. I value transparency and honesty and Kenfolk meet that need, for design work they’re the first name on my list!"

David Wilson

Operations Manager

GFW

“We have been blown away by the work done by the Kenfolk team. The website they have created is everything we’ve always wanted – it represents us so well. By creating a website, we wanted to shout about the things we’ve achieved at Fausto and the exciting things the future holds for our team, and it does just that. We couldn’t recommend the Kenfolk team enough!”

Louise Curtis-Roberton

Director

Fausto Coffee

“When it came to creating a new brand for a whole new organisation, Kenfolk were full of ideas. They really listened to what Glow wants to achieve and who it is for, took all of that on board and came up with something impactful, fun and representative of the cultural education sector. I would always recommend them if you’re looking for design input- no matter if that’s starting something from scratch or taking a ready-made idea and elevating it to where you want it to be.”

Hannah Matterson

Project Coordinator

Glow

“Kenfolk were a fantastic partner in creating our new Sunderland BIDS website. They really listened to what we needed, brought great ideas to the table, and delivered a site that reflects who we really are. The new website looks modern, fresh, and engaging, and they’ve helped make it much easier for people to understand Sunderland BIDS and our new structure, which now includes both the City Centre and Seafront BIDs. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the whole process felt collaborative and smooth. We’re thrilled with the outcome and couldn’t recommend them more!”

Roberta Redecke

Head of Business Services

Sunderland BID

Our staff have bought into the whole vision and now have a brand they believe in and are proud to represent. We could not have achieved this without Kenfolk and their strategic and creative vision and impact.

Richard Marsden

Managing Director

BDN Limited

The strength of their relationship with our internal teams and the specialist support they provide make Kenfolk a reliable, trusted partner of our business.

James Brennan

Marketing Director

BSW Group

Kenfolk are all about solving business problems, rather than just delivering a website or brand project. They understood our challenges and ambitions with our rebrand, and their strategy, marketing and creativity have really delivered. Kenfolk is a reliable and trusted partner to our business, thanks to their strong collaboration with our internal teams and the specialist support they provide.

Alison Gwynn

CEO

North East Screen

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