Manual is the brand studio for ambitious ideas. We help organizations tell the biggest story they can credibly claim, and stake their place in the world.

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Obama Presidential Center

Welcoming Visitors to a Cultural Landmark.
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Waabi

A brand that moves with intelligence.

New Orbit

Unlocking a closer frontier.
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Care.com

Because care matters.
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Obama Foundation

Helping a global icon bring change home.
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We partner with leaders shaping what comes next, from category creators and cultural institutions, to companies writing their next chapter.

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Monocle Radio Interview
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Manual in Creative Boom’s 15 Studios To Watch
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Letterform Archive talk: Color as Character
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Tom Crabtree joins TDC72 Awards Jury

Create Great Podcast, Episode 16
Obama Foundation brand guideline document on laptop

Standards Interview: Between the Guidelines
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