To celebrate 10 years of the studio's work, we recently hosted an event as part of SF Design Week to showcase our self-published printed catalog Manual 10.
The sold-out event included a panel discussion with Manual founder's Patricia and Tom in conversation with Maaike Evers. As with all Manual events, Fort Point Beer was flowing thanks to our generous friends.
Tom recently joined David Bennett on Create Great, a podcast featuring creative voices from across industries and disciplines. Their conversation traces Tom's path from the North of England to founding Manual in San Francisco, exploring what he's discovered about building genuine client relationships and navigating the complexities of creative collaboration. Tom discusses why clear communication often trumps clever design, how to handle the inevitable tensions between vision and feedback, and the particular responsibility that comes with shaping the brands people encounter daily. It's an honest look at taste, timing, and the understated influence of branding work—helping craft the everyday things people see, use, and connect with.
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