BRAND SPRINTBUILD YOUR BRAND IN 12 WEEKS
Create a thoughtful and strategic brand and a beautifully designed, responsive website to match your high-end offer in just 12 weeks. 👏
From Outdated to Outstanding: Your Brand’s New Chapter
If you’re feeling stuck with a vague brand identity or an outdated website that doesn't reflect who you are, you’re in the right place.
My Brand Sprint is designed specifically for ambitious businesses like yours, looking to elevate their online presence and drive growth. In just 12 weeks, I’ll guide you through a tailored process that leaves you with clear brand identity guidelines and a stunning, fully functional website—no more “Coming Soon” pages!
The Brand Sprint Advantage
I offer a white-glove, collaborative experience where you’ll receive personalized attention as we work together every step of the way.
With just 1-2 clients per quarter, you’ll benefit from my focused approach, ensuring your brand gets the care it deserves. Plus, you won’t need to juggle multiple vendors—I handle everything from brand strategy to web design in one seamless package, all with a fast turnaround time that puts traditional agencies to shame.
The 12-week process
In this timeframe we go from sketches to a full launch. We build your brand identity and then translate it onto a fully functional and share-worthy Squarespace site.
3 WEEKS
Strategy
We’ll uncover your brand’s essence and map out a strategic foundation.
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We'll identify the fundamental beliefs that guide your brand and inform your decisions, creating a strong foundation for your culture.
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We'll craft a clear mission statement that articulates your brand’s purpose and what you aim to achieve for your customers.
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Develop customer profiles (personas) that encompass demographics, behaviors, and needs, enabling targeted marketing strategies.
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Determine your brand’s unique position in the market, highlighting what sets you apart and why customers should choose you.
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Create a compelling narrative that conveys your brand’s journey and values, helping to engage your audience on a deeper level.
5 WEEKS
Brand Design
We’ll craft a cohesive brand identity that connects with your audience.
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A full suite of logos - both primary and secondary, as well as a submark to be used where space is limited.
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Never overthink your color choices again. I will create a custom, consistent and versatile color palette for your business that will make you proud.
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I will handpick typefaces for your brand and set up the best type pairings for you to use with nothing but pure joy.
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I’ll craft a strong visual direction for your brand and lock it in a robust mood board that will convey the look and feel for your brand.
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A robust style guide outlining all the aspects of using your new brand identity. It’s a document you and your team can use for consistency and it will save you both time and money.
4 WEEKS
Website
Finally, we’ll turn your vision into a stunning, functional website that attracts clients.
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We’ll make sure we include exactly the pages your business needs to share with your audience and give users easy access to them all.
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I’ll draft the optimal user flows to make sure we guide users to take the actions you want them to take.
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All Squarespace sites are fully responsive and allow us to design the desktop and mobile experience effortlessly.
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Squarespace builds all known SEO best practices into every site!
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I believe you should be able to edit your site quickly and easily, so I offer a walkthrough to teach you exactly how to do just that.
Hey, I’m Zuza Hicks
My branding journey began with a life-changing discovery during a project. A colleague introduced me to brand strategy and how it transforms design into a holistic, rock-solid foundation. It was love at first sight!
Now, I'm passionate about guiding founders like you in building irresistible brands that genuinely reflect your unique essence and values.
As your devoted partner, I'm committed to your success, combining my love for design with strategic brilliance. Originally from Warsaw and a Doberman enthusiast, I infuse warmth and dedication into every project. Let's join forces to create a captivating, authentic brand.
BRANDING PARTNER THAT CARES
KIND WORDS FROM PAST BRAND SPRINTERS
"When I connected with Zuza, her warmth and expertise stood out. I was nervous about rebranding, but she made the process smooth and enjoyable. Organized, brilliant, and friendly, I’ll continue to rely on her for design days."
Allie Rigby, Sunlight Editing
“Many thanks to Zuza Hicks of Nicely Made Studio for lending her immense talent to the project. Your creativity, direction, and market positioning truly has helped Inner Circle Law stand out.”
Gabe Garcia, Inner Circle Law
FPQ (Frequently Pondered Questions)
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We’ll need to have your photos and text ready to go to build out your site. If you don’t have those ready, we’ll need to prioritize them before we start building. I'm happy to recommend photographers that are best for the job.
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Squarespace offers different tiers for different kinds of sites. Their hosting starts at $16/mo. All pricing is available here.
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After the launch, we continue to support you through Design Days—dedicated sessions where we collaborate to refine and enhance your brand. Whether you need fresh design ideas, adjustments to your website, or updates to your marketing materials, these days are all about bringing your vision to life.
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Well, of course I do—don’t be ridiculous! I believe that investing in your brand should be accessible. That’s why I offer flexible payment plans tailored to fit your budget. We can find a solution that works for you, so you can focus on what really matters: elevating your brand and driving growth!
