Matthew Hunkin

I've worked in design and communication for a long time.

The biggest slice of that was 25 years working in magazine publishing.

We worked hard, played hard, and experienced highs and lows. I learned a lot on that journey.

We loved what we did. We were passionate about making great things. 

We worked in small teams, but we had big ambitions. Inspired by design, culture, and magazines produced by much bigger publishers. We punched above our weight.

Our desire to create something brilliant drove us to aim high. We were determined, and we pushed creative boundaries. We worked hard (sometimes all night). We paid attention to details. We enjoyed it, and we played hard too. Our parties were legendary. 

These were formative years, and this culture and work ethic became ingrained. So deeply, that it never went away.

That is why, when I work on a project, I go over and above the expected. Thinking beyond the ordinary and delivering work that you would expect from bigger teams or agencies. Expensive agencies!

It’s a calling and a passion. If you get me 'on your team', you’ll be getting commitment to the cause. Passion, and bang for your buck. Your goals become my goals and I will push you further than you expected to go.

You will fall in love with your brand again. Be excited, motivated, and inspired.

For some examples of my work please click here

The Wider Team

I’ve met a lot of extremely talented people along the way and if your project needs them they are on hand to help. 

I have high standards so if you get someone from my black book, you can be confident that your project is in extremely safe hands.

Matt Swaine

Matt has worked in the outdoors, sport and travel markets with some huge brands like Cycling Plus, Trail, BBC Countryfile and Lonely Planet.

Now Senior Lecturer and Course Director for the MA International Journalism course at Cardiff University he is sharing his enthusiasm for storytelling with students from all over the world.

Portrait of Garrick Webster from Valhalla Branding

Garrick Webster

With a background in journalism, Garrick is a copywriter specialising in branding. ‘Get to the truth, tell the story and build the brand,’ is his motto. 

He has clients in a wide range of industries including alcoholic beverages, renewable energy, professional sports, furniture and décor, art and design, and technology.

Alex Cachia

Website Ninja Alex creates eCommerce sites and database systems for a wide range of clients across the UK.

Her aim is to provide simple-to-use, web-based data solutions for SMEs that are fully responsive and entirely bespoke using a combination of technologies including WordPress, Laravel and CodeIgniter.

Chris Borgman

Over 20 years experience working in publishing at Art Editor/Director level on a variety of best-selling consumer magazines. He channels this wealth of experience working closely with his clients to fully understand their brand and their goals, ensuring that they stand out for all the right reasons.