Introduction

Hello, Jay Lock here. I’m an independent branding consultant and designer with over 20 years of experience at top global agencies. I help brands connect to audiences with compelling brand stories.

Understanding the bigger picture, unpacking a challenge and solving branding problems is where my passion lies. Building out ideas from strategic thinking to create design solutions that not only look great but also communicate a clear brand narrative.

Whether that’s a full rebrand, an update, a complex infographic, a social asset, or a full set of printed materials, I enjoy the challenge of making information feel simple and accessible. 

I have worked across many sectors, from arts and entertainment to infrastructure, utilities, sports and beauty. Picking up many industry awards along the way, including the prestigious D&AD Black Pencil and Gold Cannes Lions. 

While working across multiple industries, I’ve realised that one thing remains the same: collaboration is key. You are the expert in your field, and I bring my expertise to help you connect your vision with strategic ideas and impactful branding.

About

I set up Studio& to connect with business owners, In-house teams and agencies to collaborate on business challenges that design can solve.

This could be anything from helping you find your feet in 
the market as a Start-Up, helping established business find solutions to new problems or supporting a design team with a creative challenge.  Wherever you are on your journey, I am here to be your creative partner, offering a personal and adaptable approach to the design process, ensuring your business looks, sounds, and acts how you need it to – both internally and externally.

Awards

Haleon
Silver – Transform Awards
Shortlisted – Creativepool Annual
Boardman
Shortlisted – Creativepool Annual
Mesh Planning
Shortlisted – Marketing Design Awards
The Grand Tour

Gold – Cannes Lions Design Awards
Black Pencil – D&AD
Gold – London International Awards
Gold – Campaign Big Awards
Silver – Campaign Big Awards
Gold – New York Festivals Awards
Gold – ADC’s 87th Annual Awards
Winner – Design Week Awards
Winner – Guardian Media Awards
Nominated – Design of the Year, Design Museum.
Pierpiont
Shortlisted – Benchmarks Awards
Dad Club
Winner – Benchmarks Awards
Silver – New York Festivals Awards
Chip – Chip Shop Awards 
Airwave
Shortlisted – Benchmarks Awards
Burn
Shortlisted – Benchmarks Awards

Projects