We’re CJ Creates

We’re innovative and independent.

Helping companies step out of the background and command attention.

CJ Creates talking two clients through logo designs on a laptop at a meeting table in Colchester

We’re here for businesses that are ready to make a change, leave a lasting impression, and grow.

We don’t limit ourselves to one specific industry. What matters to us is where you are right now, and where you want to go. We partner with founders launching new ideas from scratch, and established businesses ready for a modern refresh. Whether you have a clear roadmap or just know that it’s time to step things up, we’re here to guide you.

The Direct Approach

CJ Creates is an independent creative agency in Colchester, working with businesses across Essex and beyond.

We looked at the traditional, tired agency model and decided to do things differently. There’s no complex middle management here. When you partner with us, you talk directly to the designers and developers who are actually bringing your project to life. This means your ideas don’t get lost in translation, and from the very first brief to the final design, the process stays clear, honest, and focused on you.

Based in
Colchester, Essex
Working with
Businesses across Essex and beyond
Services
Branding  ·  Websites  ·  Socials
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CJ Creates founder working at his desk in the Colchester studio, with the CJ Creates banner behind him
Web developer writing code for a new business website on a desktop computer
CJ Creates web designer building a client website at his desk in the Colchester studio, code on one screen and the live site on a laptop

A process for success

We start by understanding your business, your audience, and your competitors. Instead of making assumptions, we ask the right questions to figure out exactly where you want to go and what it will take to get there.

We take what we’ve learnt and build a straightforward plan. Before any design work starts, we agree on the project goals, the exact scope of work, and how we will measure success, so everyone knows exactly what to expect.

Our designers and developers get to work, sharing their progress with you directly. We don’t hide behind big presentations; we show you what we’re building, listen to your feedback, and refine the work together over four rounds of amends.

We launch your project, make sure everything works, and hand over the tools and training you need to manage it. Once it’s live, we don’t disappear. We stay on hand to fix issues, make updates, and help your business grow.

No more bland brands…

3 Legs Aviation Services website home page on a laptop among clouds, with the headline 'Streamlined Landings, Transparent Pricing and a Personalised Service', designed by CJ Creates

3 Legs Aviation Services

Taking a heritage aviation brand to new heights.

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Grid of Colbea social media posts designed by CJ Creates, in pink, blue, yellow and charcoal, with lines such as "Serviced workspaces available" and "Your business is our business"

Colbea

Not just a physical place. A space to work, learn, and grow.

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Brands people choose. Websites that win work.

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Some of the brilliant brands we’ve had the pleasure of working with