How a project with us actually starts

No big pitch decks or vague promises. We begin with a conversation about your product, your customers, and the visuals you currently rely on. From there we map out a clear sequence of steps, so you know what happens each week and what we need from you to keep things moving.

From first call to final cut, here’s how a project usually moves

Every brand starts with a conversation, not a contract. We keep the process loose enough to follow the work, but structured enough that you always know what happens next. These are the five stages most of our projects go through.

Step 01 Week 1

Discovery call & brand audit

We start with a casual 30-minute call about your product, your customers, and what feels off with your current visuals. If you have existing packaging, menus, or social profiles, we’ll ask you to share them beforehand. No formal presentation, just a honest look at where things stand.

Step 02 Week 2–3

Strategy workshop & moodboards

If we decide to move forward, we run a half-day workshop (in person in Cape Town or over video) to define your brand’s tone, key messages, and visual references. You’ll leave with a clear direction and a shared moodboard that guides all the design work that follows.

Step 03 Week 4–6

Design concepts & packaging mockups

Our designers translate the strategy into two or three distinct visual routes. For packaging projects, we print physical mockups so you can see how the label sits on the bottle or box. You pick a direction, and we refine it based on your feedback.

Step 04 Week 7–8

Photography direction & content shoot

Once the identity is locked, we plan a photoshoot that captures your product in real settings — a coffee roastery, a bakery counter, a shop shelf. We handle art direction, styling, and a shot list that gives you a library of images for your website and social channels.

Step 05 Week 9–10

Delivery, handover & brand guidelines

You receive all final files — logos, packaging artwork, social templates, and a simple brand guide that explains how to use the system without breaking it. We also walk you through the files so your team feels comfortable using them independently.

Ongoing Monthly

Content support & monthly reviews

Many clients stay on for content calendars, short-form video edits, or quarterly check-ins to keep the brand consistent. We also run monthly portfolio review sessions for junior designers — a separate track from client work, but part of how we stay connected to the local creative community.

Not sure which stage fits your situation? Read more about how we think about the work.

Our approach to branding

Support when you need it

Once a project wraps up, we don't disappear. Whether you need a quick question answered about your brand files or want to plan the next season of content, there's a straightforward way to reach us.

We keep communication simple and human. No ticket systems or automated replies, just a real person who knows your account and your brand.

Email us

Best for detailed questions about ongoing projects, file requests, or planning a follow-up shoot. We check this daily during the week.

info@sproutscreative.com

Call us

Prefer to talk things through? Give us a ring between 9am and 5pm on weekdays. Voicemails get returned the same day.

+27(28)9271326

Response times

General enquiries

Questions about services or a new project

Within 1 business day

Active project support

Clients with work in progress

Same day, usually within hours

Post-project follow-ups

After delivery, for file access or tweaks

Within 2 business days

If you're curious about how we handle your information or what happens to your files after a project, take a look at our privacy policy. For common questions about timelines, revisions, and what we need from you to get started, we've gathered answers on the support page.

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