Thursdaylabel
Our Journey

Key Milestones

A timeline of growth, craft, and collaboration since day one.

2018

Founded Thursdaylabel

Launched as a boutique consultancy with a focus on identity development for local businesses in Johannesburg.

2020

First Major Rebrand

Completed a full brand overhaul for a regional coffee chain, expanding our portfolio into multi-location identity systems.

2022

Expanded into Digital Strategy

Partnered with a fintech startup to align their visual language across web, app, and investor materials, helping secure Series A funding.

2023

Creative Direction for Fashion

Developed a narrative-driven campaign system for a sustainable fashion label, integrating photography, packaging, and video.

2024

20+ Active Clients

Now working with a diverse roster of emerging and established brands across Africa and Europe, refining visual presence and messaging.

Our Team

The people behind the work

A small, focused team of strategists, designers, and writers who care deeply about how brands show up.

MK

Maya Kriel

Founder & Creative Director

15 years shaping brand identities for startups and heritage labels. Previously led creative at a top-tier design studio in Cape Town.

Expertise

Brand strategy, visual identity, creative direction

TN

Thabo Ndlovu

Senior Designer

Specialises in typography and editorial design. Worked on campaigns for fashion, tech, and cultural institutions across Africa.

Expertise

Typography, layout, packaging, art direction

LJ

Lindiwe Jacobs

Brand Strategist & Copy Lead

Combines research and narrative to build brand messaging that resonates. Background in journalism and consumer psychology.

Expertise

Messaging, tone of voice, content strategy, brand audits

Collectively, we’ve worked with over 60 brands across retail, tech, hospitality, and culture.

About Thursdaylabel

We build brands that feel as good as they look.

Thursdaylabel is a contemporary brand consultancy focused on identity development and creative direction. We work with emerging and established businesses to refine their visual presence, messaging, and brand consistency across digital and physical platforms.

Who we work with

Emerging startups ready to define their visual voice and established companies seeking a cohesive refresh across all touchpoints.

What we do

Identity development, creative direction, messaging strategy, and brand consistency — from packaging and signage to digital platforms and investor decks.

How we communicate

Warm, direct, and intentional. We avoid empty buzzwords and focus on clarity, craft, and the real story behind every brand.

Our Mission

Why Thursdaylabel exists

We believe a brand is more than a logo or a color palette — it is the sum of every interaction a person has with a business. Our purpose is to help companies articulate who they are with clarity and conviction, so their audience feels it at every touchpoint.

Clarity over complexity

We strip away the noise until only the essential message remains. Every project starts with a deep understanding of your audience, your market, and your own ambitions — then we build a visual and verbal language that speaks directly to them.

Consistency builds trust

A fragmented brand erodes confidence. We create systems — not just assets — so that whether a customer sees your packaging, your website, or a storefront, they recognize the same brand. That reliability turns casual buyers into loyal advocates.

Design with intent

Every color, typeface, and layout decision serves a purpose. We don't decorate — we communicate. The result is a brand that not only looks polished but also works harder: driving recognition, shortening decision time, and increasing the perceived value of what you offer.

The effect for our clients is measurable: clearer messaging, stronger recall, and a brand that feels cohesive across every channel. We help you stop guessing and start being understood.

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