Becca Wakley in her design studio.

Hi, I’m Becca Wakley (née Tonkin)

A designer shaped by Cornwall, creativity and storytelling.

I grew up in Mousehole, Cornwall, spending most of my childhood outdoors, walking the fields above the village, jumping off harbour walls and exploring the coastline that still inspires me today.

Creativity was always a huge part of my life. From sketchbooks and painting to photography and design, I was fortunate to have parents who encouraged me to follow a creative path when many people were told it wasn't a practical career choice.

After studying BA (Hons) Graphic Arts at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, specialising in photography, I spent more than a decade working in-house across hospitality, tourism, events and lifestyle brands.

Along the way I've photographed Hugh Grant at Highclere Castle, travelled extensively through South America, New Zealand and Asia, and worked with organisations including St Austell Brewery, Rick Stein, CSIA and Basingstoke Council.

Today I work from my studio in Hayle, balancing freelance life with family life, ongoing home renovations, coast path walks and raising my son Finn.

I like working on projects with a bit of character, small, independent businesses especially, where there's a real story to tell and I get some freedom to have fun with it.

My process

01 Discovery

I get to know your business, what you do, who it's for, and what you're trying to achieve.

02 Ideas & Exploration

Sketching, research, and trying out different directions before settling on one.

Basingstoke investment exhibition stand with large-format graphics and information panels.
Basingstoke Festival programme featuring colourful event photography and campaign graphics.
MAKAI watersports participants on the beach wearing branded wetsuits.

04 Delivery

Everything you need handed over, ready to use, plus guidance on how to keep it consistent as you grow.

03 Design Development

Turning the strongest idea into a proper, working identity, logo, colours, type, the lot.

Hand-drawn seafood illustrations created for Rick Stein.

Business information

Becca Wakley Design
Owned and operated by Rebecca Wakley
32 Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4DG
hello@beccawakleydesign.co.uk