Grubb Creative

Missed deadlines, awkward emails, typo disasters, failed ideas, accidental “reply alls”… honestly, it’s a miracle any of us are functioning. So on Wednesday 20th May, we’re embracing the chaos and teaming up with @fuckupnights_glasgow for a night dedicated to celebrating the mess-ups, mishaps and mildly traumatic creative moments that made us who we are today. 💥 Join Ross & Greig with Dana & Jonny for an evening of funny failure stories, questionable decisions and the comforting reminder that absolutely nobody has it all figured out. Expect laughs. Expect chaos. Expect someone to overshare. 📍 The Social Hub, Glasgow 🕡 6:30pm 🎟 Grab your tickets via the link in bio before you make the mistake of missing it. 😘 No Grubb reputations survived the making of this video.

Last Thursday marked the February instalment of @scottishcreativenetwork … and ONE YEAR of me running it alongside @differentlightphotography 🥳 From me watching the first two events with serious FOMO… to standing up battling imposter syndrome… to now hosting monthly creative chaos we’re genuinely proud of. We started with Peer Pong. Yes, beer pong energy. No beer. Just daft conversation starters and networking that doesn’t make you want to hide in the toilet 🚽✨ A year later and the room is busier, the ideas are bigger, and the connections are so lovely to see. To everyone who’s shown up, shared it, brought a pal, spoken on our stage, or supported us, thank you ❤️ Also a massive thank you to the best staff at @thesocialhub.glasgow we are so appreciative of everything you do for us! 🙌🏻 We’ve tested ideas, scrapped ideas, laughed a lot, and occasionally finished the night thinking “what TF happened?” in the best way possible 😂 Big things coming this year 👀 If you’ve been part of SCN, thank you. If you’ve been thinking about it… this is your nudge

One thing I definitely did not have on my 2026 bingo card… Illustrating balls…Um yeah… Those ones. But here we are. And honestly, what a way to kick off a busy January and its all for a very good cause. 🤣 This was a small project focused on raising awareness of testicular cancer. I had the pleasure of working with @ingramnoble , founder of @hiproductions_ , ahead of his upcoming tour for his play @thenakedneds The illustrations will be used within the play programme and social media. The tour kicks off at the Pavilion Theatre on April 30th, I’ve got my tickets and I’m buzzing to see it live!! If you’re up for a laugh, go grab tickets to the show. And if you’re looking for graphic design support in February and you are feeling ballsy about your brand this year, give me a shout. (Sorry not sorry for that pun) _____ Hello There! My name is Ross and I am your go-to graphic designer 👋 Print | Digital | Web design | Branding 💻 Request my portfolio ✉️ [email protected] 🌍

Always a drama queen… 💁🏼‍♀️ loving this TikTok trend 😆

Blether (noun & verb, Scots) 📖 One of my favourite Scottish words. Long-winded nonsense… or a friendly, informal chat. I’ll be honest, I much prefer the latter. In fact, I love a blether. 💬 Whether it’s networking, catching up over a coffee, or the start of a new project, some of the best ideas and strongest briefs don’t come from perfectly prepared documents. They come from blether. Talking through ideas to start figuring things out. In networking especially, it’s often the blether that starts to build the connections. So if you’re worried you don’t have a clear brief yet, but you have some ideas… that’s fine. If you’re looking to build connections… Let’s start with a blether and see where it leads.

Grubb Creative is officially 2 years old 🎉 This photo is me, sitting at my dining table, wondering what the hell I was going to do next (also trying to apply to jobs that I wasn’t interested in) after being made redundant just before Christmas. In 2024 I had a wedding to pay for but decided to risk it and to take the plunge anyway. Two years later, I’m proud that I’ve managed to make this work. It’s been a journey of learning (and continuing to learn every single day), learning from my mistakes and building a business that feels genuinely aligned with who I am and how I want to work. I’m so grateful to every client, collaborator who has trusted me, recommended me, or encouraged me along the way. I am also very grateful for the incredibly supportive Glasgow business community, where I have met some of the most inspiring folk. None of this happens alone. Running Grubb Creative hasn’t always been easy but it has always been worth it. I always say being my own boss is a blessing and a curse. Here’s to year 3 with more creativity, and seeing where this year takes me. Thank you for being part of the journey.

Prepping content, catching up on finances, updating portfolios, and checking in on projects after being a well-needed lazy shit over the holidays 😅💻✨ I’m ready for 2026 🙌🏻

I have recently been working on some really exciting branding, that I can’t wait to share. 😀 There is nothing is more satisfying than seeing it all coming together. Remember, branding is more than just a logo. Its the application across everything, colours, font choices, imagery selection, tone of voice… 🎨 Here is branding that was completed earlier this year for a new accountancy firm based in Dundee.

When you get to work with brands that just get it and you can have pure FUN with the design brief 🎉 That was exactly the case with @forummevents , an exciting Glasgow-based start-up shaking up the ticketing and events scene 🎟️ Dan and Hilary, the lovely founders, have been out and about promoting Forumm, and seeing these wacky banners in action honestly makes me smile 🙌🏻 Nothing better than spotting your work out in the wild! If you’re after bold event branding or ad-hoc print design that turns heads… I’m your guy 👋🏻 DM today

A big thank you to the fabulous team at @thesocialhub.glasgow for inviting me along to the Scottish Impact Awards at The Radisson Blu last night. Not a win this time, but in my eyes they’re already winners. The team are doing such amazing things for the Glasgow community and staying true to their ethos of being kind to the planet. 🌍✨ It’s wild to think I’m coming up to a year of co-working at The Social Hub. It’s genuinely become my second home. Beyond just having a space to work from, it’s the people, the events, the random chats over coffee, and the sense of community that make it such a brilliant place to be. I’ve met so many lovely pals here and had the chance to get involved in some great activities along the way. Feeling very grateful to be part of such a supportive and creative space. Here’s to the next year of co-working, collabs and connections 🙌❤️

Some Monday morning inspo… ✨ A quote I came across this morning that I thought I would share. 💬 “Good design is like a joke. If you have to explain it, it’s not that good.” And it’s so true. The best design just works. No confusion, no overthinking, it just clicks. That’s always the aim when I’m working on branding and design projects. Keep it simple, keep it clear, keep it memorable.

Flòr create luxury, bespoke bouquets and arrangements for all kinds of occasions. I had the pleasure of working on the brand identity, which takes its inspiration straight from nature. 💐 The logo is luxury and modern with a subtle botanical feel. One of my favourite touches is the clever use of the accent above the “ò”, incorporated through petal shapes as a nod to the brand name, keeping it simple but unique. The palette is rooted in deep greens, paired with softer tones like lavender and a bold hit of marigold orange to give it that celebratory feel. Clean neutrals keep everything balanced and let the florals shine. Every element was chosen to reflect what flowers represent, joy, beauty and connection. A really enjoyable project to bring to life 🌿 If your business is ready for a brand identity that feels true to you, let’s chat. 💬