James Martin
James Martin is a British designer, author, and educator best known as Made By James. For more than 20 years, he has helped thousands of creatives, founders, and brands build recognizable reputations that create extraordinary opportunities. His books, Made by James and No Bullsh*t Branding, challenge the traditional view of branding as simply logos or visual identity, presenting it instead as the ongoing process of becoming the obvious choice through trust, behavior, and meaningful human connection. James serves on Canva’s Design Advisory Board and is a creative partner to Lincoln Design Co. and Affinity. At the heart of his work is a simple belief: opportunity is not something you wait for, but something you can design. Through speaking, mentoring, writing, and partnerships with global brands, James helps people think differently about reputation, relationships, and the everyday behaviors that produce remarkable outcomes, championing craft, generosity, continuous learning, and the power of human creativity to shape the world.
Made by James
Made by James is the personal brand of renowned logo designer James Martin. Made by James is the place to go for pioneering logo and brand identity design and where designers of all ages seek honest and real advice about the creative industry. Made by James has become the go-to platform for logo education, ideas on the design process, and inspiring content that keeps creatives positive and motivated. This is the community for anyone who wants to develop their skills as a creative.