Inside Studio Grizzly and Brighton’s Creative Scene
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Designers
We speak to the team behind Studio Grizzly - a Brighton-based design studio working with local businesses across branding, web and creative direction.
“I was lucky enough to be born here,” says Henry, founder of Studio Grizzly.
What’s kept him in Brighton is the creative culture- something that continues to shape the way he works today.
“There’s no better place to find well-suited creatives to collaborate with. There’s always the right person just round the corner.”
That sense of proximity sits at the core of Studio Grizzly.
Rather than operating as a fixed team, the studio works as a collective - bringing together local freelancers and matching them to projects based on their strengths.
“It means we can offer a specialist for each project,” Henry explains. “You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all approach.”
The studio spans branding, web design, creative direction and digital marketing, supporting independent businesses at different stages. The collective model allows each project to be shaped by the right people, rather than forced into a single way of working.
“We’re your friendly neighbourhood designers.”
More broadly, Brighton reflects a shift in how creative careers are being built.
“More and more people are chasing freedom. They’re harnessing their skills and starting their dream businesses.”
Rather than working towards big London brands, many are choosing to build something of their own - prioritising independence, creativity and lifestyle.
“It’s fantastic to see people build something that sets them free of the 9–5 grind.”
Alongside client work, Studio Grizzly is continuing to grow its community — hosting social events and creating opportunities for connection between creatives and business owners.
“We want to become the go-to people for design in Brighton,” Henry says. “The dream is to open a collaborative space - somewhere open to the public for coffee and consultations, where we can connect people with the right designer.”
A studio, but also a meeting point.
“With AI improving, people are able to work faster and spend more time on what they care about. That mindset has always existed here.”
At its core, Studio Grizzly is about helping businesses stay consistent - across branding, web design, creative direction and digital marketing — while adapting to what each project actually needs.
“We love working with brands who value creativity and expression. It allows us to design more freely and test the boundaries of what’s possible.”
Right now, that’s leading them towards more outdoor brands - particularly those built around community and nature.
Henry’s Brighton
He often starts at Cafe Coho - a window seat, good coffee, and a slow start while the city wakes up. For a quieter reset, it’s Chasing Rabbits in Hove - somewhere to sit in the sun and switch off.
And when he’s looking for something more social, Fortune of War.
“Great vibes, amazing staff and great music nights. Everyone’s open to making new friends.”
