Phil's a gent. A proper say it as you see it guy who really takes the time to get to know you, your business, your values and your goals. I loved our work together. He made me think about our vision for the business as well as supporting the brand architecture that gave us something that makes me smile, everyday.

If you're looking for someone who'll be as excited about your businesses' potential and vision as you are; who'll help bring it to life with a smile; Phil's your man.

ASH TAYLOR - BUSINESS OWNER

We were very pleased with the design of our new company Identity and the advice Phil Strachan provided on the name of our company.

Creating a new company to expand our business, Phil’s wealth of experience and knowledge helped us decide our new company name that would reflect the provenance of our product.  Upon deciding our company name, Phil created a range of carefully designed Identity of relevance to our company, seafood and our location in North Wales. Phil patiently guided us through his design ideas and incorporated our views and suggestions. Researching the need to provide a bilingual logo demonstrated Phil’s tenacity and attention to detail.

Our Brand and Identity are clear, stand out and popular and very well suited to our products, stationery, signage and vehicles.

MANAGING DIRECTOR - THE MENAI SEAFOOD COMPANY

Our business had morphed and changed over the years to the point where, as Phil pointed out, our business name no longer quite described the services we provided...Phil's advice...change it!

We engaged with Phil who took our senior management team through a process which resulted in a 'twist' to our name and branding, plus a new descriptor and strap line. Phil, throughout the whole process, proved to be extremely knowledgeable and engaging (with his Scottish wit!) and helped us get to a result we all agreed with. Highly recommended.

OWNER AND DIRECTOR - ACTIVE WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS

Brand Insight + 100% focus on you + Fair Value = The Think Brand not bland Guy

Phil's a trusted partner who's in it for the right reasons: to make you better. He'll listen, advise and cajole until the insights land. He'll be the voice and eyes of your customer: listen carefully to what he's got to say.

CASPAR CRAVEN – BIG BOLD GOALS BUSINESS OWNER / MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND LEADING AUTHORITY IN ACHIEVING BIG BOLD GOALS / AUTHOR OF BE MORE HUMAN

Phil did a fantastic job helping us to review and refresh the Maidenhead United Football Club identity and badge. Phil helped us run supporter and stakeholder consultation events to ensure we had their input and guidance.

He worked collaboratively with the club, listening to our requirements and using the consultation feedback as the inspiration for designing the new club Identity and badge. He skillfully took care to include all manifestations of the club including Maidenhead Juniors, Magpies in the Community and our 150th anniversary celebrations.

Phil provided excellent quality work helping us create a new, modern club badge which was well received by supporters and players – and all for exceptional value.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - MAIDENHEAD UNITED FC

Phil has a real knack of getting right under the skin of exactly what you do. This is often quite different to what you think you do. The net result is a direction and brand proposition and positioning more closely aligned with your ideal prospects and this new brand will lead you to more satisfied and more profitable customers, with ease.

In short, Phil's brand alchemy adds tangible value to your business – and this is most certainly the case in the work he has done for us. You can always rely on Phil for great results and fantastic value too.

DIRECTOR - URBAN MEDIA LIMITED

Phil Strachan worked on the relaunch of the Olde Trip flagship real ale for Hardys & Hansons, delivering an exceptional redesign and refreshment of the brand rooted in the history of the famous Inn from which the ale takes its name.

The dedication of Phil and his team meant that the relaunch delivered a strong sales growth for the brand which came from the creation of a total brand experience from logo design, merchandise, advertising materials and even creating a visitor’s guide to the Inn as well! All delivered with excellent value for money and amazing attention to detail.

This ability to get to the heart of a brand and bring it to life was also well used in the development of a new range of guest ales from H&H - culminating in creating a 'visitors book' for each outlet taking these ales - all oozing with unique and quirky personalities - exactly what you expect from a guest ale, as the name and images tempted more people to list and try the range.

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Phil to any business or brand looking to grow.

HEAD OF MARKETING HARDYS AND HANSONS – SUBSEQUENTLY HEAD OF BRAND AT O2 & PREVIOUSLY CATEGORY MANAGER AT MARS - NOW AT PEPSICO IN SENIOR INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT POSITION

The thing with Phil Strachan and Strangebrew was not just the visible outcome – the logo, strap line, stationery and website - but the way he did it and the value he delivers. He leads you carefully through the process offering great advice and suggestions but still enabling you to control what is happening.

Working with Phil was a journey of discovery, for however you may view your business, you will look at it differently with Phil. And it’s a very pleasant journey too. All of which is not to ignore the outcomes – the new Identity and our new presentation is superb and has taken the business to another level.

You really do get London quality at Glasgow prices.

OWNER /DIRECTOR AT PHIL INGLE ASSOCIATES LTD

I first engaged with Phil during a rebranding exercise. Phil is an experienced professional who really does know about branding and design. He challenged me to ensure that my own brand really said what it needs to say.

At the end of the process, I was totally confident that I had the right brand with the right identity and colours to move my business forward. He is also a gentleman and an interesting and well-connected person.

Whether you are a small, medium or large company, I would highly recommend Phil Strachan to anyone – you really do get “London quality at Glasgow prices”

MARTIN ADAMS – DIRECTOR ROUTES TO GROWTH

Phil took exceptional care in making sure he understood both our company and our needs in the area of design. Phil’s commitment and hard work throughout our rebranding project was total and we were delighted with the end product which was delivered on time and within budget.

Our brand identities and imaging now properly match our core values/aspirations and gave us a solid base to develop our business.

Two and a half years later, we had to invest £600,000 in tripling the Brewery output to keep up with demand despite the fact that they had made no further investment in marketing.

Chairman Chris Holmes is quoted as stating that ‘a small investment in branding and design has paid huge dividends for us and we now have a clearer focus and a Corporate brand and portfolio of ales that reflect the care and attention that has gone into our award-winning beers. We no longer regard branding and quality design as a luxury but as a competitive necessity’.

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR - CASTLE ROCK BREWERY