Most of the work I share early in a project is meant to feel a little uncomfortable. Not bad, just bold. Pushed further than the brief asked, into territory the client didn’t quite realise they were ready for. I never go too safe early on. It’s easier to pull things back than it is to start from something that feels soulless. Here’s a glimpse of some early concepts from the Energy Central project. Some bold, some more editorial, all exploratory. A lot of this won’t make it into the final brand, but that’s the point. It’s not wasted work – it’s what leads to a stronger result. The kind you wouldn’t arrive at if you played it safe from the start. This is how a team learns what they’re actually ready to stand behind. The directions you reject are often the ones that lead you to the one you commit to.