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DotX Representative is a brand and startup consultancy specialising in the sports sector. Working with early stage founders on brand identity, web design and build, photography, events and go to market strategy. Direct commercial experience at every stage.

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DotX Representative is a brand and startup consultancy grounded in direct commercial experience across the sports sector. The practice works with early stage founders on advisory, brand identity, web design and build, photography and brand events, with a particular focus on golf and sports businesses.

The team behind DotX Representative has first-hand experience of taking a sports brand from concept to a commercially trading business. That experience informs every engagement.

Matthew Lynas (Founder and Director) leads strategy, commercial operations and client development. Craig Leith (Co-Founder and Lead Consultant) leads creative, design and digital delivery. The practice operates under Acqua Utilities Media Limited.

Vintxge Golf, our proof of work ↗
2024
DotX Representative founded
2022
VX founded
10+
Countries shipped
Golf
Primary sector

"The x is algebraic. It can be anything. That is how we think about what a startup can become."

DotX Representative

Vintxge Golf was co-founded in 2022 and built entirely in-house. Brand identity, e-commerce, product development, photography, supplier relationships, brand events and international distribution, all without external funding or agency support.

The practice was founded to make that experience available to other early stage businesses. The advice is grounded in decisions that have actually been made.

Services and Pricing

What we do.

01
Brand Identity

Brand identity built from the ground up. Logo, visual identity, colour palette, typography, tone of voice, brand guidelines. The foundation from which everything else follows.

  • Logo design and identity system
  • Brand positioning and narrative
  • Colour palette, typography, tone of voice
  • Brand guidelines and asset pack
From £650One-off project
02
Website Design and Build

Websites designed and built to a professional standard. From single page sites to full e-commerce. Clean, fast, mobile optimised and built to perform.

  • UX design and development
  • HTML, CSS, JS, Shopify or Webflow
  • Mobile optimised, SEO ready
  • One month post-launch support
From £1,000Scope dependent
03
Brand and Web Bundle

Brand identity and website delivered together as a single engagement. A complete commercial presence, built and launched efficiently. Limited availability.

  • Complete brand identity system
  • Website design and development
  • Launch ready in 4 to 6 weeks
  • Priority support included
From £1,500Best value package
04
Startup Advisory

Direct advisory for founders at any stage. A focused initial session maps out the right approach, with follow-on support available as the business develops. Particularly relevant for sports and golf sector businesses.

  • Initial session £75, credited on any project
  • Follow-on sessions from £120
  • Business model, brand, digital feedback
  • Monthly retainer from £350
From £75Credited on any subsequent project
05
Digital Advertising

Online advertising campaigns planned, set up and managed across relevant platforms. Particularly effective when launched alongside a new brand or website to drive early traffic and awareness.

  • Meta advertising (Instagram, Facebook)
  • Google Ads
  • Campaign setup and management
  • Performance reporting
From £200 per monthSetup fee may apply
06
Content and Photography

Supporting content production for brands requiring photography alongside other deliverables. Shot in-house to a good commercial standard, or facilitated through an established network of professional photographers where the brief requires a higher level of resource.

  • Product and lifestyle photography
  • On-location shoots
  • Professional photographer network available
From £250 per dayHalf day from £150

All prices in GBP. VAT not currently applicable. Bespoke projects scoped individually. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

How It Works

The process.

01
Discovery

A discussion covering your project, goals, budget and timeline. Straightforward and without obligation.

02
Scoping

A clear proposal setting out the scope of work, cost and timeline. Transparent and fixed where possible.

03
Execution

The work is carried out with regular updates and clear milestones. Feedback is welcomed throughout.

04
Launch

Assets organised, delivered and ready to use. Post-launch support is included as standard.

Work

Proof of work.

01 Vintxge Golf
Shopify E-Commerce Brand Identity VX Members Club 10+ Countries
Open ↓

Vintxge Golf is a self-funded golf apparel brand built from scratch on Shopify. The full build covered brand identity, product pages, multi-currency checkout and supplier integrations. A private VX Members Club was developed as a gated tier for ambassadors and golf club representatives, with exclusive pricing and content.

Built entirely in-house, without agency support or external funding. Live and trading internationally from launch.

Visit vintxgegolf.com ↗
vintxgegolf.com
02 VX Pub Golf Night · Vanity Friday
Live Brand Event Nightclub Collab Prize Drop Brand Promo
Open ↓

A live brand activation delivered in collaboration with Babylon Club. The Vanity Friday pub golf night brought the VX community together with a themed course, prize drop and exclusive merchandise.

Brand consistent throughout and designed to generate organic content. The event put VX product directly into the hands of the community and created genuine brand engagement in a live setting.

Vanity Friday · Babylon Club
03 Golf Pro Shops · Pop-Up Markets
Pro Shop Placement Pop-Up Retail Brand Promo
Open ↓
Golf Pro Shops

Pro shop placement at Deeside Golf Club established VX product on the shop floor alongside recognised names in a professional golf environment. Stocked, merchandised and selling.

Deeside Golf Club pro shop
Pop-Up Markets

Pop-up market activations brought the brand directly to customers. Physical product, live brand presence and real conversation. Self-managed and commercially effective.

04 Local Tour Sponsorship
Pro Tour PGA Professionals Amateur Grass Roots
Open ↓

VX partnered with Gary Ward, an Irish professional golfer, during his first season on the Farmfoods Tartan Pro Tour circuit in Scotland. The partnership provided kit and brand support while giving VX credible exposure at professional tour level, a natural fit for a brand built around the game.

VX has also provided kit and sponsorship to local amateur golfers and club Pennant teams, supporting the game at grass roots level with genuine investment in the people who play it.

VX tour sponsorship Farmfoods Tartan Pro Tour · Scotland
05 Client Website Build · Skiloh Golf Coaching
Client Work Web Design and Build PGA Professional
Open ↓

PGA professional Sam Kiloh required a website that reflected his coaching credentials and converted visitors into enquiries. The brief covered brand positioning, visual identity, copywriting, responsive design, sponsor integration and GDPR compliance. Concept to live within weeks.

Visit samkiloh.com ↗
samkiloh.com
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Send us details of your project or requirement and we will come back to you personally, usually the same day.

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