Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Creative Partner in Manchester
We are a design agency composed of a dedicated team of experienced creatives committed to redefining creative boundaries across traditional and digital media. Our expertise spans branding, web design, content creation, packaging, photography, and film production, tailored to meet specific client needs. We approach each project with a unique perspective, combining strategic thinking with artistic execution to deliver impactful campaigns.Our methodology prioritises client collaboration, ensuring deep understanding of products, audiences, and objectives before developing tailored strategies. With a reputation for fostering productive relationships, we continuously evolve our services to maintain creative excellence while delivering measurable results.
Services
Branding
Web Design
Commercial Photography
Video Production
Packaging Design
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer boutique agency personal service with seasoned creative professionals
- Our team combines diverse digital and production skills for comprehensive solutions
- We challenge conventional approaches to create distinctive brand experiences
- We maintain deep client relationships through transparent communication
- Our creative lab generates innovative concepts beyond standard industry practices
Services
Branding
We create distinctive brand identities that capture business essence and resonate with target audiences. Our approach combines strategic research with creative execution to develop cohesive visual systems. Services include logo design, brand guidelines, and identity applications across multiple platforms.
Web Design
We craft responsive websites that balance aesthetic appeal with technical functionality. Our process focuses on user experience, brand consistency, and conversion optimisation. Services include custom CMS solutions, e-commerce platforms, and website maintenance packages.
Commercial Photography
We produce high-quality visual content for commercial applications, including product shots, lifestyle imagery, and corporate portraits. Our photography services enhance brand storytelling through carefully composed visuals. We provide studio and location shoots tailored to client requirements.
Video Production
We create compelling video content for brand launches, product showcases, and marketing campaigns. Our production services include concept development, filming, and post-production editing. We specialise in creating cinematic content that engages audiences across digital platforms.
Packaging Design
We design innovative packaging solutions that protect products while enhancing brand recognition. Our approach considers functionality, sustainability, and visual impact. Services include structural design, print production, and packaging system development for retail and luxury markets.
People
Edwin Stemp
Creative Director
With over 15 years in creative direction, Edwin leads our design team with a focus on innovative brand solutions. He specialises in transforming business objectives into visually compelling campaigns.
Louise Stemp
Account Director
Louise manages client relationships with strategic insight, ensuring project delivery meets both creative and business goals. Her expertise lies in brand development and campaign management for international clients.
George Stemp
Chief Strategist
George develops data-driven strategies that underpin our creative work. He specialises in market analysis and audience research to create effective communication frameworks for brand positioning.
Questions
What services does Contrast Creative offer?
We provide branding, web design, commercial photography, video production, and packaging design services tailored to each client's specific requirements.
How does your creative process work?
We begin with client consultation to understand objectives, followed by strategic planning and concept development before executing tailored creative solutions.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we collaborate with brands globally, having completed projects for clients in fashion, manufacturing, and technology sectors internationally.
What industries do you specialise in?
While we work across sectors, we have particular expertise in fashion, luxury goods, and consumer products through our branding and visual communication services.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Our experienced team manages multi-channel campaigns from concept to delivery, with capabilities in both small projects and comprehensive brand transformations.
Reviews (5)
Tom Pinder
Jan 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Contrast Creative produced exactly what we were looking for in a new marketing brochure at high quality, reasonable cost, and in great time. I would highly recommend them to others looking at creative projects and will definitely use them again should the need arise.
Contrast Creative produced exactly what we were looking for in a new marketing brochure at high quality, reasonable cost, and in great time. I would highly recommend them to others looking at creative projects and will definitely use them again should the need arise.
Bethani Gowland
Jan 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
I have worked with contrast on several different projects and I can honestly say they are my favourite agency to work with! Extremely organised and professional. Production is always very efficient and they always deliver the full creative package. Its always a pleasure to work with such a lovely team.
I have worked with contrast on several different projects and I can honestly say they are my favourite agency to work with! Extremely organised and professional. Production is always very efficient and they always deliver the full creative package. Its always a pleasure to work with such a lovely team.
Zeus Luxury
Oct 07, 2020
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Contrast Creative provided a fantastic and friendly service, great communication and very easy to work with
The entire team went above and beyond to produce outstanding quality content for our brand. Professional and first class studio
The entire team went above and beyond to produce outstanding quality content for our brand. Professional and first class studio
Simon Owen
Aug 08, 2019
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A superb company that deliver lovely creative work - they're also a great bunch and have worked with them for over 8 years now! Highly recommend.
Sam Khand
Jun 20, 2018
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Contrast Creative helped us with our digital prints. I have to say they have been very helpful throughout the project. I have to say they are the best Design Agency in Manchester City.
