AHOY®

AHOY® is a small branding and web design studio in Manchester that describes itself as a team of thinkers and problem solvers. It starts every project with research and strategy, then moves into design and digital delivery, under an approach it calls Brands of Tomorrow.

What AHOY® offers

• Research and strategy — analysis of data, trends and challenges to define where a brand should stand.
• Brand identity — visual identities for new brands and repositioned ones.
• Websites and digital — web design and digital builds that carry the brand online.
• PR and social media — communications to help a brand grow after launch.

Who it works with

Its portfolio names MindSpace, TickX, The French Restaurant, Lance and Fabric, spanning youth services, events, hospitality, tax compliance and IT consultancy. A client quote praises its clear communication and care over detail.

Key facts

• Based in: Mustard CoWork, Stockport, Manchester
• History: ten years in operation
• Awards: honours from The RAR for brand strategy, from the Prolific North Awards and from Talk of Manchester