Branding and investor communications for smarter financial firms

Mono Brands is graphic design agency providing brand and investor communications design services to investment, financial and listed companies across the GCC and beyond.

Branding and design for smarter financial firms

Mono Brands is graphic design agency providing brand and investor communications design services to investment, financial and listed companies across the GCC and beyond.

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A image of a contemporary design studio of two people discussing a design. The interior design using minimal design including woods, stone and black and white and red shades. Their should be 2 people walking in the shot, with motion blur
A image of a contemporary design studio of two people discussing a design. The interior design using minimal design including woods, stone and black and white and red shades. Their should be 2 people walking in the shot, with motion blur
OUR APPROACH

A smarter approach to financial communications

First we prepare your brand identity and create a suite of communications templates. Then we work with you and efficiently create your investor communications.

Stage 1

Brand Design

We start by preparing your brand identity by configuring your logo, visual elements and brand assets.

Stage 2

Template Design

We then design a suite of Adobe InDesign templates including portrait and landscape layouts.

Stage 3

Document Design

Using your brand elements and templates we efficiently design and deliver your documents.

STAGE 1 - BRAND DESIGN

Start with a powerful
brand blueprint

From logos to typographic systems, we create the visual foundations that elevate your presence in the investment community.

Logo Design

Whether creating new or enhancing existing, we configure your logo to ensure your brand is fit for purpose.

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo Design

Whether creating new or enhancing existing, we configure your logo to ensure your brand is fit for purpose.

Logo

Logo

Visual Elements

We define your colour palettes, and develop typography hierarchies, iconography, charts, tables and forms that establish a powerful presence in the market.

Colours

Colours

Typography

Typography

Iconography

Iconography

Charts & Graphs

Charts & Graphs

Data Tables

Data Tables

Forms

NEW

Forms

NEW

Visual Elements

We define your colour palettes, and develop typography hierarchies, iconography, charts, tables and forms that establish a powerful presence in the market.

Colours

Typography

Iconography

Charts & Graphs

Data Tables

Forms

NEW

Brand Assets

We'll create a complete set of professionally configured brand assets in multiple file formats.

Formats

Formats

Brand Assets

We'll create a complete set of professionally configured brand assets in multiple file formats.

Formats

STAGE 2 - TEMPLATE DESIGN

Build the foundations with
bespoke templates

Building foundations with bespoke templates

Using your brand blueprint, we create a suite of Adobe Indesign templates in multiple layouts including portrait and landscape documents.

Cover

Cover

Cover

Agenda

Agenda

Agenda

Summary

Summary

Summary

Section

Section

Section

Financial

Financial

Financial

Analysis

Analysis

Analysis

Team

Team

Team

Case Study

Case Study

Case Study

Appendix

Appendix

Appendix

Legal

Legal

Legal

Contact

Contact

Contact

Glossary

Glossary

Glossary

STAGE 3 - COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN

Perfectly designed
investor communications

Using your brand elements and templates, we work with you to efficiently deliver your investor documents.

Annual Reports
Financial Reports
Fund Reports
Sustainability Reports
Investor Forms
Subscription Agreements
Corporate Profile
Financial Factsheets
Research Documents
Annual Reports
Financial Reports
Fund Reports
Sustainability Reports
Investor Forms
Subscription Agreements
Corporate Profile
Financial Factsheets
Annual Reports
Financial Reports
Fund Reports
Sustainability Reports
Investor Forms
Subscription Agreements
Corporate Profile
Financial Factsheets
Chart Design

Level-up your narrative with
handcrafted charts

We take your financial data we'll create bespoke handmade charts that are fully configured to your brand identity.

Client Portal

Introducing MonoHub, work smarter not harder

MonoHub

At the heart of our service delivery is MonoHub, our client portal that transforms project management into a seamless experience.

Transforms project management into a seamless experience.

Account control

Manage subscriptions, billing, and services effortlessly in one place. Upgrade or downgrade as your needs change.

Project requests

Submit design requests directly to your account manager through our streamlined briefing process.

Project dashboard

Track all active projects at a glance with our intuitive dashboard, keeping you informed of progress.

Seamless workflow

Add team members to review designs and provide feedback, ensuring smooth coordination across your organisation.

NEW FEATURE

Visual feedback

Provide precise design feedback using intuitive annotation tools, eliminating miscommunication.

Asset library

Access unlimited storage for your brand assets, with easy organisation and download when needed.

Team messaging

Keep all project discussions in one place with integrated messaging between your team and ours.

PRICING PLANS

Packages that support your
budget and workload

Our cost-effective packages provide dedicated design expertise without the overhead of an in-house team.

LOW COST

Package

Starter

Great entry-level package providing 16 hours of design and account management per month.

Included

Monthly hours

16

Active projects

4

Max projects

10

Portal users

2

Response time

8hrs

Source file*

$99

MONTHLY
$1,999

MOST POPULAR

Package

Advance

Intermediate-level package providing 24 hours of design and account management per month.

Included

Monthly hours

24

Active projects

6

Max projects

15

Portal users

4

Response time

6hrs

Source file*

$99

MONTHLY COST
$2,899

BEST VALUE

Package

Pro

Professional grade package providing 32 hours of design and account management per month.

Included

Monthly hours

32

Active projects

8

Max projects

20

Portal users

6

Response time

4hrs

Source file*

$99

MONTHLY COST
$3,699

Need a custom or project based solution?

Need a custom or project based solution?

We understand that some organisations have unique requirements that may not fit perfectly within our standard subscription tiers.

We understand that some organisations have unique requirements that may not fit perfectly within our standard subscription tiers.

If you have specific needs regarding design hours, number of users or project volumes, please contact us to discuss a custom package. We're happy to create a tailored solution that meets your organisation's specific requirements.

BESPOKE

Package

Pro+ Packages

Customisible enterprise-level package starting at 40+ hours of design and account management per month.

Talk to us about 50+ hours of design and account management per month.

Included

Monthly hours

40+

Active projects

10+

Max projects

Unlimited

Portal users

Unlimited

Response time

2hrs

Source files

Free

* Priced per source file. Source files include complete layout and incorporated images (subject to any copyright restrictions). The file preserves all typographic design but does not contain the typographic stylesheet, as Mono maintains intellectual property rights to these proprietary elements.

OUR COMPANY

What makes Mono different

We deliver premium, brand-compliant financial communications at competitive rates compared to running an internal department.

Seasoned experts

Led by Steven Allen, an experienced and award-winning creative director and financial communications specialist with 20+ years of expertise.

Premium design

Internationally recognised creative solutions, including Global Rebrand® awards and Stevies® recognition for corporate and event branding.

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A image of a contemporary graphic design studio. The interior design using minimal design including woods, stone and black and white and red shades. include 4-5 people sitting at their desk workin on cupters. They are talking to each other, the study is a hub of activity
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Actively responsive

Quick turnaround times with clear communication, ensuring you never miss critical deadlines for investor presentations or regulatory filings.

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A image of a contemporary graphic design studio. The interior design using minimal design including woods, stone and black and white and red shades. include 2 people discussing some financial charts
A image of a contemporary graphic design studio. The interior design using minimal design including woods, stone and black and white and red shades. include 2 people discussing some financial charts
Financial focused

Dedicated exclusively to financial services and listed companies, with deep understanding of investor communications.

Dedicated exclusively to financial services and listed companies, with deep understanding of investor communications.

Built for security

Our client portal MonoHub platform, designed for financial services firms uses strict data protection protocols for file and project management.

Long-term partners

10 year+ track record of cost efficiencies through retained services,  brand understanding and seamless collaboration.

Our Clients

Trusted by the region's
leading financial brands

Trusted by the region's leading financial brands

Trusted by the region's leading financial brands

We are proud to work with some of the region's leading financial, professional services and publicly-listed firms.

We are proud to work with some of the region's leading financial firms and publicly-listed entitities.

We are proud to work with some of the region's leading financial firms and publicly-listed entitities.

Testimonials

Genuine reviews from financial experts

Discover the positive experiences that others have had, and join our growing community of financial communication experts.

We have worked with Steven for more than 10 years, during this time, Mono has transformed our brand image with their creative excellence. Their unique designs and ability to convey our brand's story have significantly elevated our presence in the market.

Our partnership with Mono has driven notable results. Their focus on achieving our marketing goals, coupled with their strategic insights, has substantially improved our brand's visibility and engagement.

Mono's approach to has significantly enhanced how we present ourselves to investors. Steven and his team consistently deliver exceptional work and they understand our objectives and translate them into compelling visual narratives that resonate with our stakeholders.

Mono's team has consistently exceeded our expectations in client service. Their understanding of our needs, combined with their proactive approach, has been a key factor in our successful collaborations.

Mono has demonstrated an exceptional ability to translate our strategic objectives into powerful brand and digital solutions. Their responsiveness and quality of work have exceeded our expectations, helping us articulate our values effectively to stakeholders.

Mono has been instrumental in elevating our fund communications by using captivating visuals to effectively engage investors, making them an invaluable partner.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Frequently asked questions

Find below some answers to commonly asked questions or schedule a meeting, we're here to help.

Our service

What does Mono offer?

What does Mono offer?

What types of design projects do you work on?

What types of design projects do you work on?

How does your subscription model work?

How does your subscription model work?

Subscription plans

What subscription plans do you offer?

What subscription plans do you offer?

What's the difference between "active projects" and "max projects"?

What's the difference between "active projects" and "max projects"?

What happens if I don't use all my design hours in a month?

What happens if I don't use all my design hours in a month?

What's included in the design hours?

What's included in the design hours?

What's the difference between design hours and account management hours?

What's the difference between design hours and account management hours?

Project management

How do I submit design requests?

How do I submit design requests?

How quickly will you respond to my requests?

How quickly will you respond to my requests?

How many revisions can I request?

How many revisions can I request?

Billing and cancellation

How does billing work?

How does billing work?

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Can I cancel my subscription?

Can I cancel my subscription?

Do you offer refunds?

Do you offer refunds?

What happens if I need more design hours than my plan includes?

What happens if I need more design hours than my plan includes?

Do you offer custom packages?

Do you offer custom packages?

Intellectual property and assets

Who owns the designs you create for me?

Who owns the designs you create for me?

What about fonts and stock images?

What about fonts and stock images?

Can I use the designs for any purpose?

Can I use the designs for any purpose?

Do you provide source files for the designs?

Do you provide source files for the designs?

Account management

How many people can access my subscription?

How many people can access my subscription?

Can multiple companies share one account?

Can multiple companies share one account?

What are your operating hours?

What are your operating hours?

Technical support

What if I have technical issues with the MonoHub portal?

What if I have technical issues with the MonoHub portal?

Is my data secure on MonoHub?

Is my data secure on MonoHub?

What browsers work best with MonoHub?

What browsers work best with MonoHub?

Legal questions

Where is Mono Brands LLC registered?

Where is Mono Brands LLC registered?

What happens if there's a dispute?

What happens if there's a dispute?

PRICING PLANS

Ready to start? Browse our pricing plans and sign up today.

Ready to start? Browse our pricing plans and sign up today.

With your brand elements defined, we'll create a complete set of professionally configured assets in multiple file formats.

With your brand elements defined, we'll create a complete set of professionally configured assets in multiple file formats.

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