Using PowerPoint or Word for external communication?
Messy, DIY templates for clients, funders, and decision-makers are costing you time, sales, and opportunities.
Beyond the Surface creates visual identities and PowerPoint first branding that actually works in the tools you use every day, with clear brand systems and reusable PowerPoint and Word templates that make a strong first impression and save you hours.
Whether you have a brand already or need one created, we’ll make sure it works beautifully in real-world documents.
Do you know if your slide decks and documents are working FOR or AGAINST you?
Most branding doesn’t survive PowerPoint. We make sure yours does.
Most agencies design visual identities for websites and print, then hope they work in PowerPoint.
Whether you already have a brand or need one created, we meet you where you are and build what you actually need.
We can adapt your existing branding so it finally works in PowerPoint and Word, or create your visual identity from scratch if you don’t have one yet.
At Beyond the Surface, PowerPoint isn’t an afterthought. It’s the starting point.
Visual identities built for
PowerPoint and Word
Your PowerPoints look generic or off-brand…
We make them actually work in PowerPoint and Word
You waste hours building decks from scratch…
We create templates your whole team can use easily
You’re stuck fixing chaotic documents…
We build systems that stay consistent for years, not weeks
Helping you save time, stay consistent, and get more “YESes.”
Who we are
Because first impressions don’t get a second chance
At Beyond the Surface, we believe your visual identity and documents should amplify your message and simplify your workflow not sabotage them.
And you shouldn’t be wasting precious time wrestling with PowerPoint and Word when that’s not even your area of expertise.
You’ve got far better things to focus on.





That’s where we come in
As the visual branding and PowerPoint design agency for your external communication, we replace clunky, DIY documents with a strategic, PowerPoint-friendly visual identity and (re)usable templates that are a breeze to edit.
The result? Your slide decks and documents always look on-brand, professional, and impressive — no matter who’s creating them. Your team becomes more productive and independent. And you finally get your time back to focus on higher-impact work.
Client Testimonial
Visual Branding Design Agency Services
Does your current:
Brand look inconsistent across decks and documents?
Logo, colours, and fonts not work in PowerPoint?
External communication feel underwhelming?
After working with us, you'll have :
A PowerPoint-friendly visual identity that finally reflects your values
Templates your team can reuse confidently
Consistent, professional documents every time
This is for you if:
Word is core to your external communication
Your current branding wasn’t built with Word in mind
You want your business to look professional and polished to outsiders
PowerPoint Design Agency Services
Do you currently:
Start from scratch or a tweaked generic theme every time?
Have decks and documents that look different depending on who edits them?
Waste time designing Proposals, pitch decks, or reports that take far longer than they should?
After working with us, you'll have :
A PowerPoint-friendly visual identity that finally reflects your value
Templates your team can reuse confidently
Consistent, professional documents every time
This is for you if:
PowerPoint is central to your external communication
Your current templates don’t reflect your brand or keep things consistent
You want your business to look professional and polished at your next meeting
Why Clients Trust Beyond the Surface
We don’t just make things look good. We design visual identities and templates that actually work in the software you use every day.
PowerPoint specialists, not generalist designers
PowerPoint isn’t an afterthought for us. It’s our starting point.
10+ years of design experience
Backed by strategy, structure, and real-world application.
MA Book Design, University of Reading
A deep understanding of hierarchy, layout, and how people absorb information.
Teaching experience at postgraduate level
We don’t just design templates. We know how to make them intuitive and easy to use by others.
Templates tested in real world workflows
Designed to be edited, reused, and trusted by entire teams.
Visual identities built to last
Created to stay consistent for years, not just for one campaign or deck.
