Next‑gen digital design studio based in Guernsey
Charles Collective is a next-gen design studio redefining digital and brand experiences. We create bold visual identities, cutting-edge websites, and powerful campaigns that take brands to the next level.
What we do
At Charles Collective, we specialise in crafting impactful brands that command attention. Through visual identity, ad campaigns, motion and web design, we highlight the qualities and values that make you unique, positioning your brand in a league of its own.
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Branding
We build conceptual brand identities that grasp attention, boost perceptions and grow lasting loyalty. Rooted in research, strategy and creative concept, our brands resonate with audiences on a deeper level.
- Brand strategy
- Logo design
- Guidelines
- Social media
- Visual identity
- Art direction
- Presentations
- Iconography
Advertising
Whether you're looking to boost brand awareness or make more sales, we craft advertising visuals and narratives that captivate hearts and minds, translating your brand message into video, digital and print campaigns that inspire action.
- Social Media
- TV commercials
- Google display
- Newspaper
- Youtube
- Digital OOH
- Billboards
- Radio
Websites
Your website is where your audience connects with your brand and makes decisions, so it's important you make this count. Whether you need a fully managed custom build or an intuitive CMS to publish content your side, we design creative, high-performance sites that are made to inspire, inform and convert.
Motion
Motion graphics capture attention and deliver complex ideas in ways that static content sometimes can't. From social reels and YouTube ads through to infographic and character animations, our bespoke motion graphics ensure your message delivers with impact and gains the recognition it deserves.
- Social media ads
- TV commercials
- Character animation
- Web / app graphics
- Explainer videos
- Logo idents
- Presentations
- Product demos
Print
Print offers a different dynamic to social media and other forms of digital design. Through fine attention to creative detail and high-quality materials, we provide your audience with real tangible evidence of a business that they can trust.
Augmented Reality
AR empowers audiences to engage with your content in innovative and exciting ways. Immerse audiences in surreal 3D worlds or invite them to play interactive games. By offering real-world incentives you can welcome significant boosts in engagement and create unforgettable experiences.
Featured work
Client
Guernsey Electricity
Role
Creative direction & design
Contractor
Offshore International
Working with Offshore International (Oi), I lead the creative direction and production of Guernsey Electricity's evolved corporate visual identity. Keeping with their long-established logo and core colour palette, we introduced new digital and print advertising templates, infographics, line-style icons, vehicle livery, stationery, motion graphics and more, delivering a clean, contemporary visual toolkit to align with their shift towards renewable energy.
Client
Eddie Bear Honey Company
Role
Creative direction & design
Eddie Bear Honey Company are big advocates for environmental sustainability and produce the highest quality small-batch honey sourced from their local apiaries in Nashville. Together, we developed a warm and approachable mascot to embody and communicate the brand's commitment to quality produce and environmental responsibility, appealing to a diverse audience from health and eco-conscious consumers to those who appreciate the craft of local, artisan products.
Client
Coreix Limited
Role
Creative direction & design
Contractor
Offshore International (Oi)
Working with Offshore International, I led the creative direction and design of Coreix Limited's rebrand as providers of high-availability hosting solutions for businesses worldwide. At the center of the identity is an evolved logomark, uniting the four core pillars of their brand promise. With holographic colours, imagery and mosiac textures, the new identity highlights Coreix's out-of-this-world digital offering and positions the brand as industry-leaders in fully managed IT services.
Client
Love Guernsey
Role
Creative direction & design
Each year, Love Guernsey collaborates with Love Food Hate Waste to produce a free calendar for islanders, featuring 12 recipes by local chefs alongside practical tips to reduce food waste and save money. For the 2023 edition, we celebrated standout recipes from past years, layering vibrant, textured backgrounds to unify the variety of photographic styles. To advertise, we designed monthly motion graphics to post on social media, guiding viewers to digital recipes and emphasising tips.
Charles Tostevin Founder & Creative Lead
Introducing
At Charles Collective, we believe passion is the key to any example of outstanding work – It's that extra bit of effort and that extra spark of creativity that makes people and their work stand out. Established in 2021 by Charles Tostevin, Charles Collective was born to redefine how businesses approach their marketing, offering fresh creative perspectives, innovative strategies and impactful brand identities that are engineered for the digital age.
Charles’ journey in design has been a life-long dedication. After four years of study and a degree in graphic design from The Arts University Bournemouth, he began his career in London, creating interactive experiences for brands like Nike, Samsung, and Tommy Hilfiger. Returning to Guernsey, he took on senior creative roles, leading transformative branding projects, ad campaigns and mentoring the next generation of creative talent.
Today, Charles invests everything into the creative vision at Charles Collective, a next-gen digital design studio specialising in brand identity, motion graphics, and web design. We’re here to create brands that not only look good on the surface, but are built for success.
Experience
Through agency contracts and commissioned projects, we've collaborated with a diverse range of brands from global industry leaders to ambitious local start-ups. Whether you're an established enterprise or a growing business, we’re committed to delivering world-class design and advertising for businesses of all sizes.
Process
From brands to websites, we build every project from the ground up. Guided by in-depth research and conceptual strategy, our tried and tested process ensures each project is delivered with impact, meaning, and tailored to reach your goals.
Discovery
We want to know what makes your brand tick. By understanding your brand personality, audience and goals, we lay the foundation for effective design decisions.
Direction
Through research and analysis of your brand, industry, competitors, and audience, we define a clear direction for creative strategy and conceptual design.
Design
We evolve our creative strategies into cohesive concepts. Working collaboratively, we develop and refine designs to ensure they meet your set objectives.
Delivery
From full-scale artwork production through to sourcing of materials and project rollout, we ensure everything is expertly managed for launch.
Pricing
At £50 per hour, our pricing is straightforward and competitive. With each project being as unique as your brand, we calculate projected hours based on your specific needs and requirements.
We're also flexible. So, if you’re working with a fixed budget, we’ll evaluate your needs to determine what we can deliver within your price range, focusing on the most essential elements to give your project the strongest foundation for success.
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