BIG IDEAS START SIMPLE!

Branding and web design for startups in Australia & New Zealand - and wherever good ideas live.

We help startups look like they’ve already made it

From just an idea to:

Holy SH%T, That’s our brand!!!

Whether you’ve got a name, a sketch, or a daydream — we help you shape it into a real, living brand. One that actually speaks to your audience (and doesn’t look like a template from 2014).

Our tiered branding packages are designed for startups and small businesses who want to get noticed — without the corporate fluff.

  • Logos with meaning

  • Websites that convert

  • Messaging that actually sounds like you

  • Strategy that makes sense (even if your branding doesn’t yet)

We believe great branding isn’t just about how it looks — it’s about how it makes people feel. At Plain Black Creative, we help new businesses figure out who they are, what they sound like, and how to show up like they belong.

Our clients don’t just get logos and websites.

They get CLARITY. They get NOTICED. They get RESULTS.

You’re welcome.

“People don’t remember what you say, they remember how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou

Packages designed for growing brands

Plain Black Creative offers tiered branding packages and brand strategy sessions to suit startups at every stage — from a back-of-the-napkin idea to launch day and beyond.

  • Naming + Brand Strategy Sessions

  • Logo Design + Visual Identity

  • Website Design + Development

  • Email Signatures + Business Basics

  • Ongoing Creative Support for Growing Brands

Brands We’ve Brought to Life

A little look at some recent launches and transformations. These aren’t just pretty pictures — they’re branding stories built on strategy, purpose, and a whole lotta heart.

  • Branding and logo design for a landscape company in Tasmania

    Mint Exterior

  • Branding and logo design for a Tasmanian NDIS service provider

    Joining The Dodts

  • Rebrand of a dance studio in Tasmania Australia

    Tech Steps Dance Studio

  • Rebrand and logo design of a cafe in Devonport, Tasmania

    Marion Storm Cafe

  • Startup branding of an energy company in Latrobe Tasmania

    Genr8

  • Logo rebrand and retro options for a VR studio in Papamoa New Zealand

    The Cave New Zealand

  • Branding new business Tasmania

    Business Abundance

  • Great folk, top quality work which really captured what we are about. Nothing is a problem and the results are epic. Highly recommend.

    Rowan

  • Had Ian come around today to help out with social media issues and got to say awesome effort and result. Not only did he offer advice, he stayed and backed it up by getting us up and running in very short time.

    Peter

  • Very happy with my website for my new Driving School. He also helped me with my Logo. Ian was extremely professional and supportive throughout the website build and launch

    Oliver

  • I recently worked with Plain Black Creative. From the start, they understood my vision and turned it into a professional, clean, and eye-catching design. Ian was great to work with—responsive, creative, and detail-oriented. My website looks fantastic, runs smoothly, and perfectly represents my brand. If you’re looking for a team that delivers quality work with a personal touch, I highly recommend Plain Black Creative!

    Bodie

  • I’ve had the pleasure of working with the team at Plain Black, and they have consistently gone above and beyond to meet my business needs. Their deep understanding of what’s required allowed them to deliver outstanding results for both my logo and website. I couldn't be more pleased with their work, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch design and development services.

    Corey