WHAT WE DO

BRANDING

Distinctive brands that cut through the noise.

Whether we are starting with a blank page and creating a new brand, or evolving an established name, we help brands to define, develop and articulate their story. Creating brand identities and propositions that are simple, soulful and timeless.

Brand proposition

Brand identity & naming

Communications strategy

Brand books & guidelines

Brand storytelling

Filmmaking & photography

EXPERIENCE

Compelling brand encounters.

From digital journeys to real-world moments, we create seamless, impactful experiences that connect with people on a deeper level. It's about more than just interaction; it's about creating lasting memories that build loyalty, community and love for your brand.

CX Experience Design

Website & App

Packaging

Retail strategy & design

INNOVATION

Breakthrough products and services.

We challenge conventions to uncover new opportunities. By setting trends rather than following them, we transform bold ideas into impactful realities. Our innovations redefine industries and elevate brand experiences.

Product innovation strategy

Benchmarking analysis

Global innovation tracking

FUTURES

Anticipating what’s next.

In a time of so much change, those who can see the future clearly will shape it. Looking 5 and often even 10 years ahead, we help brands to scan the horizon to ensure they keep ahead. By analysing cultural shifts and technological advancements, we turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Macro trend forecasting

Scenario planning

Long-range forecasting

FutureBack workshops

INSIGHTS

Unmet needs and golden opportunities.

Our approach to design is people first. Understanding their unmet needs and desires is always where we begin, because it’s our belief that designing with empathy, care and inclusion is all.

Primary consumer research

Audience insights & profiling

Customer journey mapping

PERSPECTIVE

Leading the conversation.

We don’t just share opinions, we shape them. One of the most powerful ways for businesses to gain on edge on their competition is to lead the conversation. We create bespoke content, forums and events that help brands to establish themselves as experts and pioneers in their field.

Bespoke report writing

Keynote presentations

Podcasts

Live forums & events

OUR CLIENTS

We collaborate with companies of every size and scale, from the smallest startups to the largest global brands. All are united in their desire to disrupt, challenge, invent and leave legacy.

Collectively we’re on a mission to Design for Better.

Working with The Future Collective has been an absolute pleasure. From initial brief to the close of the project it has been an extremely positive experience with superb creative and project management throughout. The Future Collective has added value at every stage of the journey and a massive thank you to the whole team. You've been fantastic.

Valerie Bielstein, Communications Director, Veolia
The Future Collective are a wonderfully upbeat, kind and effective team. They took us onboard, helped refine our messaging, and left us with a brand identity that feels heaps closer to who we really are. Most of all, they’re now part of the family.

James Jardella, Founder, Skin Sapiens
"Working with The Future Collective has been a truly wonderful experience. Matt & Kate have assembled a team of exceptionally talented creatives whose expertise and passion shines through. Our journey together, from concept through to the birth of our brand, has been the most rewarding and enjoyable adventure; more so than we could ever have imagined & with spectacular results along the way! Somehow I think this is just the beginning of our relationship; The Future Collective will be forever part of us."

Andrew Munroe, Founder, BE SPRING
"As we have come to the end of our preliminary research at this stage in time, I would like to thank you for all the hard work and dedication you have put into this process. I could see that you all spent time thinking and analysing the different challenges and questions that came about during these past 3 months honestly and thoughtfully. You become real team members for me as a single founder, while providing me with answers and confidence to move forward in my chosen direction, in the UK."

Nektar Soloman, Founder, BIY
The Future Collective has been shining light as we seek to find our path. Honest, transparent and willing to challenge the status quo. The whole team has poured their hearts and souls into our brand and we couldn't be more proud to have their personalities threaded through our brand

Matt Roache, Co-Founder, Re_Threads
From the outset, TFC has been nothing short of outstanding. The clarity, delivery and presentation has been seamless. Offering invaluable insight and direction into aspects of our project that we would not have otherwise considered. An absolute asset to any business, and generally one of the most wonderful collective of humans I have had the pleasure to work with

Liz McGreevy, Co-Founder, Re_Threads
Quite simply, The Future Collective are the best there is and it's a privilege to work with people with so much integrity and experience. We collaborated on the Design for Better webinar that we co-hosted. Matt and Kate were fantastic to work with. Whilst we were working to tight timescales with a lot to organise, it was easy, highly productive, professional and above all fun. I can't wait to continue collaborating and being inspired by the work you do!

Sam Richardson, Twilio
Our vision for Élan Laser Clinics is strong, bold, engaging and powerful and our story becomes even more powerful when shared. Finding the right agency to support us in understanding this vision and help us execute it was key and I am delighted with how The Future Collective have elevated our brand to truly show our key differentiators in the industry

Anna McCartney, Group CEO, Élan Laser Clinics
I would like to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication you have put into the process. I could see that you spent time thinking and analysing the different challenges and questions that came about in the past 3 months honestly and thoughtfully. You became real team members for me as a single founder, while providing me with answers and confidence to move forward in my chosen direction.

Nektar Soloman, Founder, B-I-Y
Thank you for all your patience, persistence and hard work. I truly appreciate all that you have done to complete this amazing brochure. This will become the foundation for the transition of our company to the next generation. It's been a pleasure working with you all.

Krysten Williams, Marketing Director, Heidelberg

Let’s design a better future, together.

If you’re interested in finding out more, or you have a brief in mind, we would love to hear from you.
Matt Parry, Co-Founder
matt@future-collective.co.uk
+44(0)7891 269 454
Kate Shepherd, Co-Founder
kate@future-collective.co.uk
+44(0)7539 208 468
We are always keen to chat to like-minded souls who would like to become part of our Collective.
Natalie Simmons
natalie@future-collective.co.uk
Studio 14, Burrough Court, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2QS
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