Brand & Story is a creative agency based in Huddersfield. We craft brands through considered design and authentic storytelling – always shaped in close collaboration with our clients.
About us
As a small, focused studio, every project we take on matters. With over two decades of industry expertise, we bring clarity, creativity, and craft to every brief – working as a true extension of your team.
We believe the best work comes from working together. That’s why we collaborate closely with like-minded clients and trusted creatives, building brands that connect, inspire, and stand out.
Meet the Team
With over 20 years’ experience working with UK and international brands, we bring senior-level expertise and a personal, hands-on approach to every project.
For larger briefs, we scale up with a trusted network of freelancers – offering the scope of a full studio, with the care of a small, focused team.
Unlike many agencies, we stay directly involved from start to finish. Our cross-disciplinary skills ensure strategic thinking, creative excellence, and reliable delivery – every time.
James Everitt
Creative Director / Co-Founder
With over 20 years of agency experience, James has worked with brands across the UK and internationally, including at some of the North’s most high-profile agencies.
He believes the best work comes from strong relationships –which is why he prides himself on building lasting partnerships with clients. Never one for creating 'pretty pictures' for the sake of it, every project is grounded in strategic thinking, commercial effectiveness, and meaningful impact.
James has earned a reputation for delivering design with intelligence, integrity, and craft across a wide range of industries. With a sharp eye for creative direction, graphic design, and typography, he brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of branding to every project and creative challenge.
Jen Hughes
Client Services Director / Co-Founder
With over 15 years’ experience in account management and client services, Jen ensures projects run smoothly from start to finish. She's the bridge between creative vision and practical delivery –overseeing planning, communication, and execution with care and precision.
Jen excels at building strong client relationships and creating the conditions for success. Whether she’s managing timelines or navigating complex challenges, her calm, clear approach keeps things on track and clients confident every step of the way.
Capabilities
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We craft bold, memorable brand identities through strategy, naming, design systems, and implementation – developing brands that evolve and stand out with purpose and clarity.
– Naming
– Brand Development
– Brand Evolution
– Design Systems
– Brand Positioning
– Brand Audits
– Guidelines
– Print & Artwork
– Infographics
– Signage -
Packaging is an extension of your brand, communicating its personality and purpose through strategic thinking, naming, design, artwork, and production oversight.
– Strategy
– Naming
– Design & Artwork
– Print Production -
We create visually striking, imaginative brand imagery – from photography and video to full campaigns – that tell compelling stories and leave a lasting impression.
– Visual Storytelling
– Art Direction & Styling
– Photography
– Videography
– Moodboards
– Campaigns -
Custom typography brings your brand voice to life. From hand lettering to bespoke typefaces, we design distinctive typographic systems and marks.
– Typography
– Type Design
– Bespoke Typography
– Brand Typefaces
– Custom Wordmarks
– Brandmarks -
Original illustration adds personality and depth, helping to visualise ideas, tell stories, and create unique brand assets for packaging, products, and campaigns.
– Illustration
– Infographics -
We design and build digital experiences – from websites to content creation – ensuring your brand thrives online across platforms, screens, and social channels.
– Digital
– Website Design & Development
– eCommerce
– Email Campaigns
– Prototyping
– SEO
– Social Media
– Content Creation
From startups to leading brands, we collaborate with businesses that have stories to tell.
Experience
Collaborators
We build tailored teams around each project and are always on the lookout for talented creatives who share our values. If you're a designer, strategist, developer, copywriter or creative specialist and want to collaborate, get in touch: hello@brandandstory.co.uk
