A creative agency that blends strategy, design & narrative to craft impactful brands – because great brands don’t just look good, they say something meaningful.

A young girl with short black hair and a striped shirt smiling while playing a game with a wooden board and purple pieces.
Split image with a woman stretching outside on grass, a bowl of salad with vegetables, and a woman running in athletic wear on a track.
Close-up of a wooden barrel with black printed lettering and symbols, partially covered by a metallic object with cut-out letters.
Three fashion posters on a colorful brick wall with a blurred person walking in front. The left poster shows a woman in a white coat with black shoes, holding a bag, with the text "Rewear. Relove. Repeat." The middle poster features a woman with gray
The text 'Home Smart' on a dark background, with 'Home' in solid white and 'Smart' in an outlined font.
Digital play button icon glowing in the center on a dark purple background.
Person with gray hair wearing a dark blue hoodie with the word 'horizon' on the back, leaning over a metal surface, wearing protective gloves and headphones, appears to be working or inspecting something.
Abstract background with swirling purple, pink, and gray lines and a white Adobe logo in the center.
Three vertical digital advertising displays mounted on a concrete wall, showcasing different promotional content for Horizon related products and services.
A woman with brown hair sitting on a beige couch, using a laptop. She is relaxing with her eyes closed, in a living room with sunlight casting shadows on the wall. The image displays a temperature overlay reading 'Living Room 22.4°'.
A man with short brown hair wearing yellow ear protection and a red shirt is adjusting or inspecting a large red agricultural machine or equipment in a workshop or factory setting.
A collage of colorful, abstract animated graphics and text related to digital transformation, innovation, and technology companies.
Close-up of a colorful abstract digital design with red, purple, blue, and green curved lines and glowing effects, with the word 'PERSPEX' in the center.
A promotional graphic with a woman with blonde hair listening to a man with short hair, blurred in the background. Overlaid text says 'Be Inspired' and 'Gain expert support for developing your role'.
A brick wall with four posters advertising 'Brickhouse' with various themes including storytelling, CGI, animation, social, live, and studios. The posters feature images of a man, a woman, a helicopter, and space backgrounds, with names and descripti
The logo for METAGP in red and white neon lights on a dark background.
A bottle of Cooper King single malt whisky placed on a wooden shelf near a large wooden barrel in a liquor storage room.
Abstract pink and blue swirling fluid with bubbles and droplets, with the word 'Sparkbox' in the center.
A tablet displaying a presentation slide titled 'Strategic Video Solutions for Aerospace & Space' with a background of a rocket silhouette against a colorful sky, placed on a black perforated surface.

Our branding & design services help bring your story to life.

  • A dark scene with a blue-lit, angled acrylic or glass sheet creating a glowing blue line. The word 'PERSPEX' is written in white inside a white square outline, with a registered trademark symbol above. The background is mostly dark, highlighting the glowing line and text.

    Branding & Design

    We craft bold, memorable brand identities through strategy, naming, design systems, and implementation – developing brands that evolve and stand out with purpose and clarity.

  • A bottle of Cooper King first edition single malt whisky and a glass filled with whisky on a wooden table with a shadow cast by the bottle and glass.

    Packaging

    Packaging is an extension of your brand, communicating its personality and purpose through strategic thinking, naming, design, artwork, and production oversight.

  • A woman wearing a flowing, pleated, beige dress with a V-neckline and wide waistband, with her hair blowing to the side.

    Art Direction

    We create visually striking, imaginative brand imagery – from photography and video to full campaigns – that tell compelling stories and leave a lasting impression.

  • Close-up of a red background with white outlined geometric and linear shapes.

    Typography

    Custom typography brings your brand voice to life. From hand lettering to bespoke typefaces, we design distinctive typographic systems and marks.

  • A bottle of Cooper King single malt whisky labeled 'Founder’s Release' with the product name 'Bourbon & Wine Cask', 42% alcohol, 70cl, limited edition of 1250 bottles, surrounded by colorful flowers, greenery, a bird, and a dragonfly, with a compass and celestial background.

    Illustration

    Original illustration adds personality and depth, helping to visualise ideas, tell stories, and create unique brand assets for packaging, products, and campaigns.

  • Two tablet screens displaying website pages for Horizon, a company specializing in metal frameworks and street furniture. The left screen shows a welder working with sparks flying, and the right screen shows street furniture at night with a bus stop advertisement.

    Websites & Social

    We design and build digital experiences – from websites to content creation – ensuring your brand thrives online across platforms, screens, and social channels.

Recent Projects

  • Early Excellence
    Expert support at your fingertips

    Brand identity and digital experience for the Inspiration Hub – a subscription platform designed to give early years practitioners instant access to expert guidance, practical resources and monthly inspiration.

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  • Silhouette of a woman in a bikini standing in the ocean during sunset, with the text 'Wellness by NEUBRIA' overlaid.

    Neubria
    Daily Vitamins for Mind + Body

    Brand refresh for Neubria - focused on evolving the look and feel to better reflect the brand’s commitment to positive, everyday wellness.

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  • Woman sitting on a beige couch with a laptop, eyes closed, sunlight casting shadows on the wall, temperature reading 'Living Room 22.4°'

    HomeSmart
    For Smarter Living

    Full brand and strategy development for HomeSmart - a specialist in eco-friendly heating and home technology looking to redefine how homeowners interact for smarter living.

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  • A bottle of Cooper King Single Malt Whisky, First Edition, on a wooden surface with a glass of whisky beside it. The bottle label shows details like 48.1% alcohol, 70cl volume, and autumn 2023 release, with a scenic mountain illustration and black, gold, and white text.

    Cooper King
    England’s First Net Zero Energy Whisky

    Helping Cooper King launch their inaugural single malt whisky through distinctive brand development and premium bottle packaging rooted in craft and character.

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  • A young woman wearing a white oversized double-breasted blazer, sheer black tights, and black combat boots, holding a black quilted purse with a chain strap. The background is a plain beige color, and white text curved around her reads: "Revwear. Relove. Repeat.".

    Celeb Threads
    Pre-Loved Pieces from Celebrity Wardrobes

    Introducing Celeb Threads - a fresh brand identity for a platform bringing pre-loved celebrity fashion to a new generation of sustainable shoppers.

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  • Person working on a metallic surface, wearing a navy hoodie with the word 'Horizon' printed on the back, headphones, and gloves.

    Horizon
    Master Metal Fabricators

    Brand development for Horizon, a specialist fabricating company, focussed on offering the highest quality, British products, always delivered with genuine care & integrity.

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  • A young girl with black hair and a striped shirt smiling while playing with a wooden toy with purple and green balls.

    Early Excellence
    Inspirational Learning

    Evolving the brand for Early Excellence, the UK’s leading provider of Early Years resources, training, and furniture – trusted by educators nationwide.

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  • Three promotional posters for Banking Works displayed on a concrete wall, with a blurred person passing in front of them. The posters feature a combination of purple, white, and blue colors, with text about banking insights and customer understanding, along with images of people.

    Banking Works
    A Future-Facing Brand Identity

    Supporting the evolution of a leading financial services brand with bold ambitions to innovate, differentiate, and challenge the conventions of the sector.

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Latest News

  • 27/08/26

    Many Hands: A Yorkshire Whisky Collaboration

    One of our latest projects brought together two of Yorkshire’s most exciting whisky makers – Cooper King Distillery and Spirit of Yorkshire – for the launch of Many Hands, the first Yorkshire blended malt whisky.

    As a branding and design agency in Huddersfield, we were proud to create the visual identity and packaging designfor this landmark collaboration.

    The design brings together elements from both distilleries, layering typography, texture, illustration and references to the Yorkshire landscape to create something that feels entirely new, while remaining authentic to both brands.

    It’s exactly the kind of project we love – combining brand identity, graphic design, packaging and storytelling to create something with genuine meaning behind it.

    A celebration of collaboration, craft and Yorkshire whisky – created by many hands.

    View the full Cooper King x Spirit of Yorkshire project →

  • 28/07/26

    Designing for Longevity, Not Trends

    Design trends come and go, but the strongest brands are built to last. While it's tempting to follow the latest style, the most successful brand identities are rooted in strategy rather than fashion.

    A well-crafted brand should still feel relevant years from now. That's why we focus on creating distinctive, considered identities that reflect who a business is, not what's currently trending on social media. Timeless typography, purposeful colour palettes and clear messaging will always outperform short-lived design fads.

    Good branding isn't about chasing attention today – it's about building recognition and trust over time. By designing with longevity in mind, businesses invest in a brand identity that can evolve naturally, rather than needing to be reinvented every few years.

  • 12/05/26

    Branding vs Design: Why Both Matter

    Branding and design are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing.

    Design helps people notice you.
    Branding gives them a reason to remember you.

    Design is how your business looks. Branding is what people think and feel when they interact with it.

    You can have a beautifully designed logo, website or brochure, but without a clear story behind it, it risks being forgotten. Equally, a great story without strong design can struggle to get noticed.

    The strongest brands combine both. Thoughtful design captures attention. Authentic storytelling creates connection.

    At Brand & Story, we believe great brands are built through a balance of strategy, creativity and storytelling. That's why we always take the time to understand the business before moving into the creative work.

    Because the best branding doesn't just look good. It means something.

    Want to create a brand that people genuinely connect with?
    📩 hello@brandandstory.co.uk

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About Brand & Story

Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Brand & Story is a design and branding agency helping clients build brands with depth – through compelling visuals and meaningful storytelling.

At Brand & Story, design and narrative work hand in hand to bring ideas to life. Every detail is considered, every mark intentional — because a beautiful brand is nothing without a good story.