We specialise in brand projects and strategic campaigns.
We’re a small, but very experienced team. We offer a unique blend of senior client experience within leading charities, and world class creative.
Our team have created some of the most effective and envied brands and campaigns across the charity space.
We’ve delivered brands and campaigns that connect emotionally. And we’ve used brand to change attitudes and understanding.
Our team is headed up by:
Stuart Youngs
Founder | Creative Director
Stuart brings over 25 years experience, working at some of the most prestigious brand agencies. For over a decade, he was partner of Purpose which he helped build to become a top 10 brand agency.
He left in 2017 to create Studio Texture, with particular focus on charities and not-for-profit organisations. Stuart blends creative flair with practical application, with the aim of building distinct brands that effectively connect with their audiences. Whilst his experiences spans many sectors, he has particular expertise in the charity and not-for-profit space. Stuart has been recognised in over 100 design and brand awards.
Hannah Dedman
Strategy & Client Director
Hannah has spent over 20 years of her career leading the marketing offer of famous charitable brands creating disruptive advertising, and marketing strategies that drive results.
As Head of Brand & Marketing at Parkinson’s UK, she led the organisation to their first TV campaign in 14 years, gaining significant success for the charity. Her experience also extends to change management across complex organisations.
Since moving agency-side, Hannah brings her understanding of complex organisations to the team at Texture, ensuring our client service delivers against client needs.
Louise Kyme
Strategy Director
Louise has spent over 15 years in the not-for-profit sector including 11 years at the British Heart Foundation, heading up their brand and creative team, and winning multiple creative awards.
More recently after working as a consultant with brand strategy and innovation agency Circus, as well as The Team, and research agency BAMM, Louise has joined forces with Texture combining her sector experience and strategic thinking to their world-class creative delivery.
Louise’s sector experience is frequently utilised in judging for creative awards.
Becky Holmes
Studio Director
Becky has over 15 years experience in the creative industries, including over 12 years working alongside Stuart at brand consultancy Purpose, and most recently part of the founding team at Texture.
Becky is an experienced Account and Studio Director, ensuring the studio runs seamlessly. She has worked with clients including the BBC, City & Guilds, Sony Playstation and Nesta. Fastidious to a core, Becky has all eyes on detail and effective delivery.
