About United by Design
United by Design is a strategic brand and design agency established in York in 2007, working from a studio within the Enterprise Complex at Brew York in the city centre. Its work is organised around three areas: brand strategy rooted in research and insight, covering brand audits, market research, positioning and communication strategy workshops; brand identity, spanning naming, brand marks, colour, typography, tone of voice, guidelines, art direction and photography style; and brand experience, activating brands across physical and digital touchpoints through website design and development, editorial design, packaging, signage, illustration, photography and copywriting.
The agency's ethos is to partner genuinely with clients and their internal teams, getting to know an organisation's goals before any stage of work begins, and grounding creative decisions in definable goals for lasting commercial success. It works largely with small and medium-sized enterprises, business owners, organisational boards and leadership teams across hospitality, food and drink, professional services, finance, tourism and culture and heritage, with portfolio work including Taffy Cider, Honest Bean Co, Hurns Beer Co, Bytemark and Ochre Care.
Services
Builds brand strategy through audits, market research, positioning and communication strategy workshops before any design work begins.
Creates full visual identity systems — brand marks, colour, typography, guidelines and art direction — plus editorial design, packaging and signage.
Activates brands digitally through website design and development and digital content as part of its brand experience offer.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does United by Design offer?
The agency offers brand strategy (audits, market research, positioning and workshops), brand identity (naming, brand marks, guidelines and tone of voice) and brand experience, which includes website design and development, editorial design, packaging, signage and creative production.
Who does United by Design work with?
It works mainly with small and medium-sized enterprises, business owners, boards and leadership teams, with portfolio work across food and drink, hospitality, professional services, finance, technology, tourism and culture and heritage.
How do I start a project with United by Design?
You can email hello@unitedbydesign.co or call 01904 615 050 with a brief or a question, and the agency invites prospective clients to discuss projects over coffee at its York studio.
What makes United by Design different?
The agency emphasises a united, collaborative approach — getting to know an organisation's goals before starting work — and pairs design expertise with first-hand market insight so that work meets the brief, respects budgets and supports achievable growth.
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