About – Worldfirst

We believe ingenuity should

always be a force for good

Like you, we are passionate about making a positive impact on the world through our work. We are here to make your brand work for people and planet as well as for profit.

Who’s behind this?

The Worldfirst Brand Accelerator Programme was created by Ascend Studio, a London-based brand strategy, design, and digital agency. With more than 20 years of experience in branding for innovative startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and global corporations, we understand not only how to optimise your budget for immediate impact but also how to anticipate your evolving needs as you and your brand grow.

How does this work for me?

We also know that one size does not fit all. When budgets are tight and time is short, the opportunity to make the impact your product needs and deserves dwindles. That’s where the programme is most effective. Worldfirst unlocks the full potential of your product, both for your benefit and for the world.

Why is this important?

Good businesses deserve great brands We’re here to help you get recognised for your true value, and compete in the market as well as in investors’ minds.
Accessible, affordable and fair Worldfirst opens up professional branding to an audience in need, in a simple and manageable way.
Built on purpose, designed for efficiency Short timeframes shouldn’t mean meaningless design. On the contrary, a methodical and focused approach can produce richer results than long drawn out processes.
With great power comes great possibility We believe the power of brand can help transform ideas into reality that will benefit us all.

The Criteria

You’re sustainable

Your ethical enterprise is addressing one of the four pillars of sustainability: Human, Social, Economic, or Environmental. This offers a wide range of opportunities to benefit from the programme and often attracts sectors such as climate technology, alternative food sources, biotechnology, agriculture, life sciences, and many others.

You’re at seed to series A

The Worldfirst program is best suited for early-stage companies. At this stage, your primary objectives are likely to focus on securing the appropriate level and type of investment, as well as attracting top talent. This will enable you to develop your product or service efficiently and effectively for the market.

You’re available

The process is an intensive and sustained effort. It's not rushed; rather, it's meticulously planned and managed. Your involvement is crucial from the initial briefing and workshops in the early stages to design considerations and approvals at key milestones. We aim to collaborate with you, not just work for you.

‘The Worldfirst team provided the powerful ideas and purpose of design that took our brand to the next level and we are excited about the future.’

– Fotis Fotadis, Co-Founder Better Origin

Who we’ve worked with