The designer’s guide to Brexit

We conclude our design studio’s guide to Brexit with some general advice for weathering whatever may be on the horizon in the short, medium or long-term for your creative business. 

When it comes to a deal, EU law expert Michael Dougan is far from optimistic: “The chances of a new trade relationship being in place by 30 March 2019 were never better than zero,” he insists. “And thanks to the UK Government’s consistent mishandling of the negotiations, the chances of securing even a basic transitional deal are fast receding too.”

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Nick Carson
Brand writer and consultant

Nick has worked with world-class agencies including Wolff Olins, Taxi Studio and Vault49 on brand storytelling, tone of voice and verbal strategy for global brands such as Virgin, TikTok, and Bite Back 2030. Nick launched the Brand Impact Awards in 2013 while editor of Computer Arts, and remains chair of judges. He's written for Creative Bloq on design and branding matters since the site's launch.

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