GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION
for INDEPENDENT Brands.

VISUAL IDENTITY, EDITORIAL DESIGN, HAND-DRAWN ARTWORKS, PACKAGING AND PRINT.

Creating visual identities that feel distinctive, expressive and aligned with your brand.

Based in Brighton, we work with independent brands and retailers across Sussex, using graphic design and illustration to shape visual identities with clarity, beauty and intention.

We believe in the power of visual language to tell a story, defining how your brand is seen, understood and experienced.

From brand design and logos to wine labels, event posters and packaging. We develop cohesive visual universes tailored to your brand's essence, combining contemporary design thinking with an artisanal, expressive approach.

Our illustration work spans traditional and digital techniques - hand-drawn sketches, life drawing, painting and tactile compositions that add depth and humanity to your visual communication.

WHat does this service include?

Visual identity, logo design, brand assets, editorial design (books, brochures, magazines), packaging, labels, event materials, custom illustrations (hand-drawn, painted, digital) and cohesive design systems across platforms and formats

Who is this for?

For independent brands, artists, makers, publishers, event organisers and boutiques looking for tailor-made visuals with personality. Whether you need a full rebranding, a unique label, or a series of poetic illustrations, this service brings artistic depth to your communication.

‘Let’s create something visual, distinctive, and unforgettable together.’

Creative Journeys with my Clients

Every project begins with a blank page and a shared vision, from bold branding to poetic imagery, each one shaped with collaboration, curiosity and creative care.

A selection of projects that reflect our love for meaningful aesthetics and handcrafted visuals."

Wine bottle label with a black geometric stone illustration, text 'TERRE À TERRE', 'Chiraz', and '2018'.
A black wine bottle with a white label featuring an abstract black and white illustration and the text 'OLUDEO Sueños Olvidados.'
A wine bottle with a label featuring an abstract design of horizontal lines and a fingerprint pattern, labeled 'Najm' from Batroun, Lebanon, vintage 2019.
Two wine bottles with labels featuring a watercolor illustration of a crane, with the word "CHATAN" in red at the bottom.
A pink book titled "Belle du Seigneuur" by Albert Cohen with an illustration of a woman on the cover, and a quote on the wall to the left that says "chef-d'œuvre absolu" by Joseph Kessel.
A black and white illustration of an ink bottle with a feather quill inside, with small stars around it and beneath it the words 'EDEN des Étoiles Dans l'Encrier' in French.
View of a sketch of a nude woman with curly hair on textured paper, along with a similar sketch nearby. The workspace includes a red and black tape dispenser, a steel ruler, and someone's hand with rings, on a white surface.
A wine bottle with a label that reads 'Les Pierres Saint-Cloud des Papes' positioned on a white surface next to a corkscrew. The surface is decorated with a black ink sketch of mountainous terrain and rocks, matching the illustration on the wine bott
Painting of a girl with red hair in a bun, wearing a striped swimsuit and a headband, sitting on the beach facing the ocean.
Computer screen displaying a website about wine label design with an image of hand-drawn wine labels and bottles in the background, alongside a smartphone showing a grid of wine bottles and labels.
Open sketchbook with a drawing of a sound wave on a wooden desk, with a coffee mug and pens nearby.
Close-up of a hand holding a dark wine bottle with a pink label featuring black and red concentric circles, against a blurred background.
A dark navy blue card or booklet with a gold star at the top, the name Lucie Alméras, the title 'Dessine-moi une Étoile,' and the subtitle 'LE PODCAST QUI VOUS ÉDUQUE AU BEAU' in gold lettering.
A black and white sketch of a woman with shoulder-length hair, looking over her shoulder with an expressive face. A pen is placed on the paper near her shoulder.
Close-up of a dark blue textured card with a gold star cutout and gold text underneath.
A collage of minimalist skincare and lifestyle products, including bottles, a round container, a soap bar, and a small bag, all with neutral pastel colors and simple packaging.
Poster for the 36th Chopin Festival in Paris, featuring a stylized illustration of a woman in a long black dress with a piano keyboard at the bottom, and text detailing the event dates from June 22 to July 14, 2019, at the Orangery in Bagatelle Park,
Artprint featuring two wine glasses with goldfish inside each glass, one black and one orange, on a wooden background with a plant in the corner.
A person is painting a minimalist wine glass with black and red ink on an open sketchbook. Art supplies including a black ink bottle, brushes, and pens are on the table.

A More Personal
Approach to graphic design

MÚSE is intentionally small, working closely with a limited number of independent retailers and boutique brands, offering a more considered alternative to traditional agencies.

Behind every project is a team of four, including Charlotte, our lead graphic designer and illustrator, whose work brings precision, character and a refined visual sensibility to every brief.

The result is a cohesive visual language — thoughtful, distinctive and true to your brand across every touchpoint.

MEET CHARLOTTE

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

Whether you're building a brand from scratch or evolving an existing identity, we offer creative support to refine how your brand shows up visually.

From graphic design and illustration to campaign assets, packaging and web content — every element considered, cohesive and aligned with your brand.

Tell us about your brand and what you’re looking to achieve.

We respond personally within 24 hours. Based in Brighton, always happy to meet.