Case Study

Drool

From Small Studio → Award-Winning Design Brand

In March 2023, Drool redesigned its brand and website to demonstrate the value of immersive branding and custom digital experiences.

Instead of relying on a template-style portfolio website, the goal was to create a digital experience that showed the power of design through the website itself.

The impact was immediate.

The End Results

28K+
Website visitors since launch
1,500
Peak daily visits
40+
Clients served
£15K
Peak monthly revenue
4,000+
Instagram followers
5
Design awards won

Before vs after

The Impact of the Drool Rebrand

Metric Before Rebrand After Rebrand
Website traffic 2–4 visits per day 28,000+ visitors since launch
Best day traffic 12 1,500 visits in a single day
Clients 3 small businesses 40+ clients
Monthly revenue ~£1.5K £8K–£15K
Instagram followers <200 4,000+
Instagram engagement ~10 likes per post +300% engagement
Design awards None 5 design awards
Design features None Featured on 10 design platforms

Drool has also gone on to work with global companies including Unilever and Google. The rebrand and website redesign transformed Drool from a small studio into an internationally recognised design brand.

The Challenge

Before the rebrand, Drool had strong design capabilities but its brand and website did not communicate the quality of its work.

The website functioned like a basic portfolio template, making it difficult to:

  • Stand out in a competitive design industry
  • Communicate Drool's design philosophy
  • Attract larger clients

The challenge was to build a brand and digital experience that reflected the studio's ambition and design standards.

The Strategy

Drool rebuilt its brand and website around immersive design principles.

Brand Identity

  • New visual identity
  • Typography-led design system
  • Clear studio positioning

Website Experience

  • Fully custom immersive website
  • Portfolio structured as case studies
  • Focus on storytelling and project outcomes

Digital Presence

  • Strong visual consistency
  • Designed for shareability
  • Built to attract recognition within the design community

The Results

Since launching the rebrand in March 2023, Drool has experienced significant growth across multiple areas of the business.

  • 28,000+ unique visitors to the website
  • 1,500 visitors in a single day at peak traffic
  • 40+ clients served
  • £8K–£15K monthly revenue
  • 4,000+ Instagram followers
  • 300% increase in engagement

The website has also received industry recognition, winning 5 design awards and being featured on 10 design inspiration platforms.

Template Portfolio vs Immersive Design

Generic layouts
Custom immersive design
Minimal storytelling
Case-study driven narratives
Low recognition
Award-winning design
Low engagement
High traffic and visibility

Key insight

Drool's growth demonstrates a simple principle: Design directly influences business growth.

By investing in immersive branding and digital experience, Drool transformed its visibility, its client base, and its revenue.

The website became more than a portfolio. It became a growth engine for the business.

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