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Only is a Certified B CorpWe're proud to announce that Only is a certified B Corp, marking our commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Best Use of Typography at European Transform AwardsWe're delighted that our visual identity for The Beams has been recognised in the Best Use of Typography category at the European Transform Awards.

Crafting authenticity: The story behind Lost Village's bespoke typefaceWe created a custom handwritten typeface for Lost Village, infused with authenticity and character, to complement the brand's aesthetic.

Modular type workshop with Sheffield HallamWe worked with students from Sheffield Hallam University to explore the city's architecture through modular typefaces.

Curated By at Sheffield HallamSenior Designer, Daniel Reed, recently represented our team, delivering a lecture on our work and process to design students at Sheffield Hallam University.

All socks go to Field DayIn our third year working with the one-day London festival, we brought a touch of the weird and the wonderful, the beautiful and not so beautiful, to this bold new campaign.

New client: Cambridge AudioIconic British hi-fi and audio equipment producers, Cambridge Audio, have challenged us with rebranding them, with an eye on the future.

Cardiff University rebrand featured on Creative BoomTom May has examined our new brand identity for Cardiff University.

New Client: RefugePointRefugePoint, a charity that partners with refugees to access life-changing solutions and transforms how the world supports them, is working with us to refine their visual identity.

Cardiff University rebrand featured on Brand NewArmin Vit reviews our new brand identity for Cardiff University.

Cardiff University rebrand on It's Nice ThatIt's Nice That has written a feature on the technical and creative aspects of our rebrand of Cardiff University, with special focus given to our collaboration with Commercial Type.

Together in Progress — A new brand identity for Cardiff UniversityWe've been working with the university over the past year on a new brand strategy and refreshed visual identity to help them attract and retain the very best students and staff. 

BP&O — A masterful identity for BEAMSThanks to BP&O, a renowned authority in the world of brand and packaging design, for their feature on our brand identity for BEAMS.

Siteinspire — A new website for Vibration ProductionOur website design for Vibration Production has been featured on Siteinspire, a platform for the best in digital and interactive design.

New Client: Soccer AidWe're proud to be working with Soccer Aid for UNICEF, the world's biggest celebrity charity football match, in support of 2024's campaign.

Only at Lost Village 2023For the ninth year running, our whole team attended Lost Village festival this summer.

The Beams featured on The Brand IdentityOur brand identity for The Beams has been featured on The Brand Identity.

New client: Fleming & HowlandWe're working with Fleming & Howland, luxury furniture makers with a 200-year history, to re-envision and modernise their brand identity.

The Beams featured on TyperoomTyperoom reviews our brand identity for The Beams.

The Beams featured on Brand NewBrand New review our brand identity for The Beams.

The Beams — A testbed for new culture in all its formsWe were commissioned last year to create a bold identity for a brand new multi-purpose venue and event space, designed to celebrate and spotlight new culture and talent.

Live: our website for Sunlight HouseOur website for Sunlight House, Manchester's first skyscraper, is now live.

It's Nice That — Field Day 2023We worked with the organisers of Field Day, London, for the second year, collaborating with ceramicist Grace Wilson on a series of hand-painted figures that brought the campaign to life.

Live: The Royal Institute of Philosophy websiteOur website for the Royal Institute of Philosophy is now live following our rebrand of the Institute, featuring a refreshed site architecture and design.

Spaces & Stories — Imagine a placeWe developed a new brand identity for Spaces & Stories, a curated collection of extraordinary venues and event locations formerly known as Venue Lab.

WOMAD40We created a website marking 40 years of world music as part of our longstanding partnership with the festival.

Triple win at Transform Awards EuropeTransform Awards Europe, which recognise excellence in rebranding and brand excellence, recognised both our work for the BIRI (British International Research Institutes and on Pirate's studio wayfinding and signage.

What do studios look for in junior designers?Our Creative Director, Matthew Tweddle, sits down with The Brand Identity to discuss what studios are looking for in a junior designer.

New client: The Royal Institute of PhilosophyWe've been commissioned to rebrand the Royal Institute of Philosophy, the UK’s largest independent charitable foundation devoted to sharing philosophical thinking as widely as possible.

Only featured in Big TypeWe're delighted that we've been featured in Big Type, a book that explores and celebrates typography in graphic design and identity projects by Counter-Print.

New client: Cardiff UniversityWe were commissioned to help Cardiff University, a leading Russell Group university, to develop a new brand strategy and identity around a unique student proposition.

British International Research Institutes featured on The Brand IdentityThanks to The Brand Identity for featuring our work for the British International Research Institutes.

F37 BlankaTo celebrate the launch of F37's latest typeface Blanka, the foundry asked fifteen of the world's leading design agencies to create an original screen-printed A1 poster in one colour.

AWWWARDS Site of the Day — Broadwick LiveWe're delighted that the Broadwick Live website, designed by Only, has been chosen as AWWWARDS Site of the Day.

The British Academy ReviewWe were asked to design a new edition of the British Academy Review, which explores the impacts of COVID-19 and the steps required to transition to a stronger, more resilient society.

Creative Review — BIRI IdentityCreative Review, a global platform that celebrates some of the best work across the creative industries, recently featured our new brand identity for BIRI.

British International Research Institutes featured on Design WeekDesign Week has featured our brand identity for the British International Research Institutes.

British International Research Institutes brand identity featured on Brand NewArmin Vit has reviewed our brand identity for the British International Research Institutes.

The Interviews: Volume OneMatthew's interview with The Brand Identity about setting up our studio was recently incorporated into a new publication, The Interviews: Volume One.

Episode 028: The Follow-upWe recently joined Armin at Brand New on The Follow-up, a bi-weekly podcast, to discuss our recent rebrand for Pirate.

Pirate featured in étapes issue 261Our brand identity for Pirate has been featured in Etapes' latest publication focussed on expressive typography.

‘Shaping the COVID Decade’, a landmark review for Sir Patrick VallanceWorking closely with the team at the British Academy, we helped to launch two reports on the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Typeroom — a heavy type branding against the status quoTyperoom, one of the most influential type blogs, has featured our brand new identity for Pirate.

The Brand Identity — Stretching Arial to new limits for PirateOur new identity for Pirate has been highlighted on The Brand Identity, a leading global independent graphic design platform.

Brand New — A new identity for a global network of creative studiosOur recent rebrand for Pirate has been featured on Brand New, one of the world's leading platforms covering corporate and brand identity work.

It's Nice That — A new identity for PirateWe're delighted that our work for Pirate has been featured in It's Nice That, one of the world's leading platforms for the creative community. 

Siteinspire — NTTVCWe're delighted that the our website design for NTTVC has been featured on Siteinspire, a directory which showcases the finest in web and interactive design. 

Double feature in the Creative Review Annual 2020We’re delighted to announce that two of our identity projects have been featured in the Creative Review Annual 2020.

Gold and Silver at Transform Awards EuropeWe were delighted to see two of our projects – the British Academy Summer Showcase and Transmission Roundhouse – win accolades at Transform Awards Europe.

Transmission Roundhouse featured in Creative ReviewCreative Review have featured our brand identity for Transmission Roundhouse.

The Brand Identity – Typography workshop interviewWe spent three days in a typography workshop with students from Sheffield Hallam University, challenging them to create their own modular typeface.

Only featured in The Process TwoWe’re delighted to be featured amongst the world top design studios in Process Two, the latest publication by The Brand Identity.

New Client: Pirate StudiosIn the coming months, we will be working with Pirate Studios to reposition and rebrand the growing startup.

Transmission Roundhouse featured on Creative BoomCreative Boom have featured our brand identity for Transmission Roundhouse.

Transmission Roundhouse highlighted on The Brand IdentityThe Brand Identity have featured our identity for Transmission Roundhouse on their website.

Only featured in Creative Review The Annual 2019Our work for the British Academy has been featured in Creative Review The Annual 2019.

Only win Gold at European Transform AwardsOur rebrand of the British Academy picked up two awards at Transform Awards Europe earlier this month.

Creative Review spotlights the British AcademyThe team at Creative Review has featured our new brand identity for the British Academy on their platform.

The British Academy voted No.3 Best Identity of 2018Our rebrand of the British Academy was voted No.3 in the Brand New annual review of the best branding of 2018.

The British Academy in The Brand IdentityWe're delighted that The Brand Identity has featured our rebrand of the British Academy on their platform.

Brand New reviews the British Academy"A very fitting redesign": Armin Vit at Brand New reviews our identity for the British Academy

Printworks London shortlisted in Creative Review Annual 2018Our identity for Printworks London has been shortlisted in The Annual 2018, Creative Review's annual showcase of outstanding creative work across industries.

Webby Awards — Paloma FaithThe website that we worked on with Sony Music for Paloma Faith has been nominated for a 2018 Webby award.

New Client: The British AcademyWe are delighted to announce that Only have been appointed to work with The British Academy, the UK’s national academy for the humanities and the social sciences.

Only win Gold at Transform Awards EuropeOur rebrand for Printworks London last night picked up Gold at the Transform Awards Europe for Best Use of Typography.

Brand New Comedy FeastArmin Vit has reviewed our brand identity for Comedy Feast.

Printworks London featured in Clubbed: a visual history of UK club cultureOur work for Printworks London has been featured in a book by Manchester-based designer Rick Banks, which forms a graphic record of the country's nightclub history.

Only featured in 'Graphic Design for'We're honoured to feature in Andy Cooke's book, which showcases groundbreaking campaigns and industry insights from world-leading design studios.

Lessons from a successful university rebrand projectA year on from the launch, we reflect on the brand identity that we helped create for the University of Suffolk.

New Client: RoundhouseWe are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned by Roundhouse to rebrand Roundhouse Radio, an award-winning youth content platform.

Only move to Manchester's Northern QuarterAt this time of such incredible opportunity for the city of Manchester, we are looking to grow the studio from our new home in the Northern Quarter.

University of Suffolk rebrand wins Transform Europe AwardOur rebrand of the University of Suffolk was recognised amongst the Best Visual Identities from across Europe.

The Brand Identity – Only interviewOur Creative Director, Matthew, caught up recently with The Brand Identity – a curated design platform that serves to bring together the finest design work from around the world.

The Brand Identity interviewOur Creative Director recently sat down with The Brand Identity to discuss the studio and our most recent work.

Update: Helbers menswear brand identityWe've been working on the Helbers menswear brand identity since November 2015 and continue to support them as the brand builds momentum.

Printworks London on The Brand IdentityThanks to the team at The Brand Identity, who have featured our work for Printworks London on their platform.

"Stop the presses!" – Brand New reviews Printworks"A clever balance between design-y and culture-y" was the verdict for Armin at Brand New on our new brand identity for venue Printworks London.

It's Nice That – Printworks interviewOur Creative Director Matthew Tweddle recently sat down with leading branding and design platform It's Nice That to talk about the launch of Printworks London.

Printworks brand now liveOver the course of the last few months we have been working to create a brand identity for Printworks London, a major new arts venue in Canada Water.

New client: St George’s, University of LondonWe are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned to work with St George’s, University of London.

Sony Music renew relationship with OnlyFollowing the success of the Bring Me The Horizon campaign site launched earlier this year, Only have been working with two of the label's biggest global artists, Robbie Williams and Little Mix.

Only win Arrival of the Year 2016We were delighted to pick up Arrival of the Year at the BIMA Awards 2016, celebrating the best of British digital.

The Brand Identity spotlights HelbersThanks to The Brand Identity for featuring our work for menswear brand Helbers on their platform.

Brand New features the University of SuffolkOur brand identity for the University of Suffolk has been reviewed by Brand New, a division of Under Consideration.

Featured in Design Week: University of Suffolk rebrandOur rebrand for the University of Suffolk has been featured in Design Week, a leading online design magazine.

New client: Broadwick LiveWe are delighted to have been commissioned to create a new online presence for world-renowned event and festival organisers, Broadwick Live.

Daniel elected to the BIMA executive boardFounder and Managing Director of Only, Daniel Tweddle was voted onto the BIMA Executive Committee at the organisation’s AGM last week.

New client: University of SuffolkWe've been commissioned to create a brand identity for the University of Suffolk, formerly University Campus Suffolk, that marks the institution's changing status.

New client: Helbers ParisOnly have been working closely with Paul Helbers, veteran French menswear designer, to create a brand identity for his eponymous menswear brand.

New client: The Onaway TrustOnly will be working with the Onaway Trust to help inform their communications strategy and grow the charity into a brand renowned for their considered and impactful approach.

The role of audience research in designWe consider the arguments for and against a human-centred approach to design, and make the case for its importance to good making.

Bring Me The Horizon campaign site now liveWe launched a new campaign site for Bring Me The Horizon’s album launch, with an immersive and engaging digital experience of the band’s promotional efforts.

Only shortlisted for Startup of the YearWe have been nominated for Startup of the Year at 2015’s BIMA Awards, an annual celebration of the best of British digital.

Matthew named amongst the most influential in UK digitalOur Creative Director has been named amongst the BIMA 100, an annual event celebrating the most influential people in UK digital.

New client: Goldsmiths, University of LondonOnly will be working with Goldsmiths, University of London, a leading university in the arts, social sciences, humanities and computing, on a number of upcoming projects.

New client: Aston MartinLuxury British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has appointed Only to help inform an entire fleet of new vehicles.

New client: Lost Village FestivalWe have been commissioned by Lost Village, a new festival in Lincolnshire, to create all aspects of their brand identity, a new website and campaign materials spanning print and social media.

Design for Europe brand launchOnly helped develop a strategy and visual toolkit for the new identity for the programme formerly known as the European Design Innovation Platform, funded by the European Commission.

Only Buenos: a bespoke typeface for the Only brandBranding your own studio can be a challenging brief. A few people have asked us about our process and the our first ever Only logo.

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