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Only is an award-winning branding agency based in Manchester, UK. We are passionate about creating brands that challenge convention and have a transformative impact. Only...

With new projects starting and existing clients growing quickly, we’re looking for someone to help lead project and studio management at Only. As a Senior...

Back in 2017, we spoke with The Brand Identity about setting up our studio as well as some of our favourite projects including our identity...

We recently joined Armin at Brand New on The Follow-up to discuss our recent rebrand for Pirate. The Follow-up is a bi-weekly podcast that goes...

Addressing the social and economic devastation from the COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious challenge the UK has faced for generations. The pandemic has killed...

Only have been appointed to help empower the future of the British International Research Institutes (BIRI). For more than a century the BIRI have been...

We’re delighted to announce that two of our identity projects have today been featured in the Creative Review Annual 2020. The Annual is one of...

Earlier this month, we were delighted to see two of our projects win accolades at Transform Awards Europe. Our work for the British Academy Summer...

We recently spent three days with students from the Graphic Design course at Sheffield Hallam University, running a typography workshop that would challenge them to...

Only is an award-winning branding agency based in Manchester, UK. We are passionate about creating brands that challenge convention and have a transformative impact. Only...

In the coming months, we will be working with Pirate Studios to reposition and rebrand the growing startup. Established in 2015, Pirate Studios are a...

Our work for the British Academy has been featured in Creative Review The Annual 2019. The Annual is a celebration of the best work spanning...

Our rebrand of the British Academy picked up two awards Transform Awards Europe earlier this month. The visual identity won Gold for Best in the...

A great way to wrap up 2018 — our rebrand of the British Academy was voted No.3 in the Brand New annual review of the...

We are on the lookout for a Project Manager to oversee the organisation and smooth-running of projects in our studio. We're looking for someone who...

We’re expanding our team and looking to recruit for two positions: Design Director and Digital Designer. The roles represent the opportunity to work on branding,...

We 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...

Our rebrand for Printworks London last night picked up Gold at the Transform Awards Europe for Best Use of Typography. The awards are amongst the...

We’re looking for an experienced Digital Designer to join our growing team. The role represents an opportunity to work on highly crafted digital products and...

Last summer we helped to launch a new food and comedy festival in Lincoln, aiming to combine three of life’s greatest pleasures — food, drink...

Manchester-based designer Rick Banks has compiled three decade's worth of nightclub graphics into a new book. Through a range of logos, posters, photography, tickets, cover...

Following a successful end to the year, we're expanding our team and are looking to recruit for two positions; Designer and Senior Designer. The roles...

We are delighted to be able to share Paloma Faith’s new website. Over the past few weeks we have been working with Sony Music on...

Just over twelve months ago, we helped the University of Suffolk launch a new brand identity. The brand positioned the institution as a progressive university...

We are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned by Roundhouse to rebrand Roundhouse Radio . Roundhouse is one of the most incredible live...

In recent weeks we have been working with Sony Music on an exciting new project for Kasabian. Today, we are excited to help launch Kasabian...

We are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned by Sonocent to rebrand the technology company and its suite of products. Sonocent is a...

In April of this year we relocated our design studio to Manchester's Northern Quarter. The decision to move the studio (and ourselves) to a new...

Our rebrand of the University of Suffolk was this week recognised amongst the Best Visual Identities from across Europe. The Transform Europe Awards, which have...

Our creative Director, Matthew caught up recently with The Brand Identity – a curated design platform that serves to bring together the finest design work...

We recently helped to launch Helbers Men’s Fall 2017 collection. We have been working on the menswear brand identity since November 2015 and continue to...

Our Creative Director Matthew Tweddle recently sat down with Its Nice That to talk about the launch of Printworks London. The interview touches on the...

Over the course of the last few months we have been working to create a brand identity for Printworks London , a major new arts...

We are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned to work with St George’s, University of London. A leading medical school and a constituent...

To support our continued growth, Only are looking for a Project Manager to join the growing team. This isn't an archetypal role. The position represents...

Only are looking for an exceptional designer to join our growing team. The role represents an opportunity to work on branding, campaigns and digital projects...

We are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned to rebrand leading labour rights and development specialists, Ergon Associates. Ergon are the leading global...

Only have been working closely with Sony Music on a number of exciting digital commissions. Following the success of the Bring Me The Horizon campaign...

We were delighted to pick up Arrival of the Year at the BIMA Awards 2016. The annual awards celebrate the best of British digital, with...

Following a successful second year, Only were invited to apply for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme. The scheme is designed to provide high-quality,...

Last week we were delighted to be shortlisted for four BIMA Awards. The prestigious BIMA Awards are the longest standing and most prestigious digital awards...

Last week our redesign of the Goldsmiths University website picked up Gold at Heist 2016 for Best University Website. For over 25 years the Heist...

Lost Village Festival have renewed ties with Only for the third year of the award-winning festival. Only have been the festival's brand and digital partners...

Our Creative Director has been named amongst the BIMA 100 for the second year running. Matthew was one of just 10 creatives to make the...

Broadwick Live are world-renowned event and festival organisers, developing big creative ideas and bringing them to life for audiences and brands globally. Their portfolio includes...

Only have been commissioned to create a brand identity for the University of Suffolk. Formally University Campus Suffolk, the institution recently received approval to proceed...

Festival Number 6 is a boutique music and arts festival, embracing individual expression and celebrating the finer things in life. Only have been commissioned to...

The British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) is the largest and longest standing digital network in the UK. Today we launch their new brand identity and...

The digital economy is booming, creating record numbers of jobs in the UK and growing 32% faster than the wider economy. Despite extraordinary prospects, few...

Founder and Managing Director of Only, Daniel Tweddle was last week voted onto the BIMA Executive Committee at the organisation’s AGM. The longest standing digital...

Paul Helbers is a veteran French menswear designer. Following five years as Head of Menswear at Maison Martin Margiela, Paul joined Louis Vuitton in 2006...

The Onaway Trust work to support indigenous cultures all over the world. Through the provision of seed grants the charity help to protect and preserve...

Over the course of the last eighteen months Only have worked with a host of automotive clients delivering insight into consumer markets and consulting on...

Today we launched a new campaign site for Bring Me The Horizon’s upcoming album launch. The site offers an immersive and engaging digital experience of...

Only have been commissioned by Sony Music to create an immersive and engaging digital experience for one of their biggest artists. Bring Me The Horizon...

Only have been nominated for Startup of the Year at this year’s BIMA Awards. The Awards are an annual celebration of the best of British...

It’s our first birthday and we feel like celebrating. Our first twelve months in business have been extremely exciting and we’re delighted to have made...

Our Creative Director has been named amongst the BIMA 100. The annual event is a celebration of the most influential people in UK digital. Named...

We are delighted to announce that Only will be working with Goldsmiths, University of London on a number of upcoming projects. Goldsmiths is a leading...

Luxury British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has appointed Only to help inform an entire fleet of new vehicles. The manufacturer plans to broaden its...

Only have been commissioned by Lost Village Festival to be their chosen brand partners. The small Lincolnshire festival set to debut in May 2015 will...

We’re delighted to announce that Only have been appointed by the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) to re-think their brand and digital strategy and inform...

Design for Europe is a programme funded by the European Commission formally known as the European Design Innovation Platform. Led by the Design Council, the...

Branding your own studio can be a challenging brief. A few people have asked us about our process and the resulting Only logo. From the...