CKS Finance is a straight-talking, solutions-driven corporate finance firm that challenges industry norms. Led by founder Conor Sheahan, the firm specialises in high-stakes debt restructuring and financial strategy, bringing clarity and confidence to complex situations.

Having worked with CKS previously on their website, they approached CI Studio again to update their brand identity, positioning them as a full-service, dynamic firm, capable of doing the most complicated of deals, for the largest of clients. A key aspect of the project, was to capture the unconventional nature of the firm, and in particular the unique personality of its founder, Conor.

We updated the CKS logo to work with the new visual direction, keeping it playful yet sharp and integrating a subtle 'greater than' symbol within the K.

Working with Irish illustrator Jacob Burrill, we created playful yet purposeful animations, such as the evolving ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ motif and the 'Always On' switch, helping communicate the firm’s strategic thinking and relentless drive to deliver the best financial outcomes for their clients.

The About Us illustration conveys Conor's penchant for wearing shorts to the most fractious of meetings.

The new website is designed to reflect CKS Finance’s no-nonsense, results-oriented approach while maintaining the brand’s signature personality. Bold typography, impactful messaging, and a clean, modern design reinforce their expertise and authority.

The project also involved the design of a corporate deck and promo video showcasing the firm's succession of deals carried out over the course of six months.