Alphabet is a Manchester-based branding agency creating bold, honest work for global brands and ambitious start-ups. Founded to bring fresh thinking to a crowded market, the studio delivers brand strategy, identity, and activation across print, digital, packaging, and spatial design. Their small, dedicated team collaborates closely with clients to craft distinctive, story-driven brands that resonate across every channel. Working from Beehive Lofts in Manchester, Alphabet partners with household names and disruptive newcomers alike, helping them stand out with clarity, creativity, and integrity.
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Alphabet, a Manchester-based design studio, redesigned OnePlus’ packaging system to unify its physical and digital brand presence. The project introduced a modular grid system, bespoke iconography, and a consistent use of OnePlus’ signature red. Collaborating with packaging engineers Instrmnt, Alphabet created a sustainable single-box solution and refined the brand’s visual hierarchy through photography and illustration.
The Brand Identity interviews Alphabetical designer Charlie Jeffries about his journey into design, learning 3D and motion, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Jeffries discusses his education at Kingston School of Art, his experience at Alphabetical, and his work on the Bespoke identity for Landmark Hong Kong. He also reflects on side projects, creative growth, and the impact of lockdown on studio culture.