Journal
2023
As the highest-ranked university in Wales, Cardiff University is a world-leading institution, standing as a beacon of excellence in teaching and research for more than...
Read moreOur brand identity for BEAMS has been featured in Branding, Packaging & Opinion (BP&O), a renowned authority in the world of brand and packaging design...
Read moreSiteinspire has featured our website design for Vibration Production on their platform, which highlights the best in web and interactive design. Vibration Production are a...
Read moreLast year, we were commissioned to create a bold identity for a brand new venue. The Beams is a re-purposed and redeveloped former warehouse in...
Read moreField Day Festival is one of London’s leading music festivals. Down the years, the festival has become known for its simple, high-impact campaigns that cut...
Read more2022
We are looking for a Midweight/Senior Designer to lead projects, develop brands and foster client relationships. You’ll work closely with the whole creative team on...
Read moreWe are looking for a talented motion designer with broad experience of animation and motion in all its forms. You will work closely with the...
Read moreSpaces & Stories is an eclectic collection of out-of-the-ordinary venues and locations. The team approached us to develop a new brand identity for their offering...
Read moreOur rebrand of the British International Research Institutes (BIRI) collected two awards at Transform Awards Europe earlier this month. The BIRI brand was recognised amongst...
Read moreWe are delighted to have been commissioned to help Cardiff University develop a new brand strategy and identity. As a leading Russell Group university with...
Read moreTo 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...
Read moreWe're delighted that the Broadwick Live website, designed by Only, has been chosen as AWWWARDS Site of the Day. The awards acknowledge the best web...
Read moreIt’s been two years since the last edition of The British Academy Review. With restrictions turning our lives upside down, wreaking economic havoc and forcing...
Read more2021
It was great to see our identity for cultural research hub BIRI (the British International Research Institutes) featured in Creative Review, a global platform that...
Read moreWith 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...
Read moreBack in 2017, we spoke with The Brand Identity about setting up our studio as well as some of our favourite projects including our identity...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreAddressing 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...
Read moreTyperoom, one of the most influential type blogs, has featured our brand new identity for Pirate. Led by the Parachute type foundry, Typeroom is a...
Read moreOur recent rebrand for Pirate has been featured on Brand New, one of the world's leading platforms covering corporate and brand identity work. The article...
Read moreOur new identity for Pirate has been highlighted on The Brand Identity, a leading independent graphic design platform featuring inspiration and insight from across the...
Read moreWe'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. The...
Read moreWe'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...
Read more2020
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...
Read moreWe’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...
Read moreEarlier this month, we were delighted to see two of our projects win accolades at Transform Awards Europe. Our work for the British Academy Summer...
Read moreWe recently spent three days with students from the Graphic Design course at Sheffield Hallam University, running a typography workshop that would challenge them to...
Read moreOnly 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...
Read more2019
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...
Read moreOur work for the British Academy has been featured in Creative Review The Annual 2019. The Annual is a celebration of the best work spanning...
Read moreOur rebrand of the British Academy picked up two awards Transform Awards Europe earlier this month. The visual identity won Gold for Best in the...
Read moreA great way to wrap up 2018 — our rebrand of the British Academy was voted No.3 in the Brand New annual review of the...
Read more2018
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...
Read moreWe’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...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreWe're thrilled that the website that we worked on with Sony Music for Paloma Faith, designed to help Paloma start an epidemic of kindness, has...
Read moreOur rebrand for Printworks London last night picked up Gold at the Transform Awards Europe for Best Use of Typography. The awards are amongst the...
Read moreWe’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...
Read moreLast summer we helped to launch a new food and comedy festival in Lincoln, aiming to combine three of life’s greatest pleasures — food, drink...
Read moreManchester-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...
Read moreFollowing 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...
Read more2017
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...
Read moreJust over twelve months ago, we helped the University of Suffolk launch a new brand identity. The brand positioned the institution as a progressive university...
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned by Roundhouse to rebrand Roundhouse Radio. Roundhouse is one of the most incredible live performance...
Read moreIn recent weeks we have been working with Sony Music on an exciting new project for Kasabian. Today, we are excited to help launch Kasabian...
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned by Sonocent to rebrand the technology company and its suite of products. Sonocent is a...
Read moreIn 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...
Read moreOur rebrand of the University of Suffolk was this week recognised amongst the Best Visual Identities from across Europe. The Transform Europe Awards, which have...
Read moreOur creative Director, Matthew caught up recently with The Brand Identity – a curated design platform that serves to bring together the finest design work...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreOur Creative Director Matthew Tweddle recently sat down with Its Nice That to talk about the launch of Printworks London. The interview touches on the...
Read moreOver the course of the last few months we have been working to create a brand identity for Printworks London, a major new arts venue...
Read moreWe 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...
Read more2016
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...
Read moreOnly are looking for an exceptional designer to join our growing team. The role represents an opportunity to work on branding, campaigns and digital projects...
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Only have been commissioned to rebrand leading labour rights and development specialists, Ergon Associates. Ergon are the leading global...
Read moreOnly have been working closely with Sony Music on a number of exciting digital commissions. Following the success of the Bring Me The Horizon campaign...
Read moreWe were delighted to pick up Arrival of the Year at the BIMA Awards 2016. The annual awards celebrate the best of British digital, with...
Read moreFollowing 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...
Read moreLast week we were delighted to be shortlisted for four BIMA Awards. The prestigious BIMA Awards are the longest standing and most prestigious digital awards...
Read moreLast week our redesign of the Goldsmiths University website picked up Gold at Heist 2016 for Best University Website. For over 25 years the Heist...
Read moreLost 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...
Read moreOur Creative Director has been named amongst the BIMA 100 for the second year running. Matthew was one of just 10 creatives to make the...
Read moreBroadwick 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...
Read moreOnly have been commissioned to create a brand identity for the University of Suffolk. Formally University Campus Suffolk, the institution recently received approval to proceed...
Read moreFestival Number 6 is a boutique music and arts festival, embracing individual expression and celebrating the finer things in life. Only have been commissioned to...
Read moreThe British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) is the largest and longest standing digital network in the UK. Today we launch their new brand identity and...
Read more2015
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...
Read moreFounder 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...
Read morePaul Helbers is a veteran French menswear designer. Following five years as Head of Menswear at Maison Martin Margiela, Paul joined Louis Vuitton in 2006...
Read moreThe Onaway Trust work to support indigenous cultures all over the world. Through the provision of seed grants the charity help to protect and preserve...
Read moreOver the course of the last eighteen months Only have worked with a host of automotive clients delivering insight into consumer markets and consulting on...
Read moreToday 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...
Read moreOnly have been commissioned by Sony Music to create an immersive and engaging digital experience for one of their biggest artists. Bring Me The Horizon...
Read moreOnly 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...
Read moreIt’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...
Read moreOur Creative Director has been named amongst the BIMA 100. The annual event is a celebration of the most influential people in UK digital. Named...
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Read more2014
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...
Read moreLuxury British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has appointed Only to help inform an entire fleet of new vehicles. The manufacturer plans to broaden its...
Read moreOnly have been commissioned by Lost Village Festival to be their chosen brand partners. The small Lincolnshire festival set to debut in May 2015 will...
Read moreWe’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...
Read moreDesign for Europe is a programme funded by the European Commission formally known as the European Design Innovation Platform. Led by the Design Council, the...
Read moreBranding your own studio can be a challenging brief. A few people have asked us about our process and the resulting Only logo. From the...
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