How Long Does a Branding Project Take?
Realistic timelines for sprints, studio projects and large rebrands.
Timelines vary with scope and with how quickly the client can make decisions.
Typical durations
- Brand sprint: two to six weeks. See what a brand sprint is.
- Studio identity project: six to twelve weeks.
- Agency rebrand: three to nine months.
- Enterprise programme: a year or more including rollout.
What takes the time
- Research and interviews.
- Stakeholder alignment.
- Feedback rounds.
- Legal checks.
- Rollout across touchpoints.
How to keep it moving
- One decision-maker.
- Feedback within two working days.
- A written brief.
- Agreed dates for each stage.
Faster is not always worse
Short projects force focus. They work when an experienced designer leads and the client is engaged.
Plan backwards
If you have a launch date, count back and add a buffer. Our guide to launching a brand covers rollout time.
For our shortlist of agencies, see 8 of the Best Branding Agencies for Startups Raising Investment at https://bestbrandingagencyforstartups.com/.
