Low-carbon, high creativity
We are proud to be an environmentally responsible branding and digital agency. Founded in 2002 with an ethical commitment to be carbon friendly, sustainability is at the heart of our company, instilled in our people and promoted in our brand – we have planted over 30k+ trees as part of our carbon offsetting programme.
Engage in our mission
Carbon has always been clear in its vision to be at the intersection of art, technology and sustainability – our ethics-driven creative agency is dedicated to making the world a greener, better place.
Carbon for all, Carbon forever
In 2022 as part of Carbon Creative’s 20th birthday we announced our transition to an Employee Owned Trust (EOT). This opens a new chapter in our exciting history, meaning all staff at Carbon can now take ownership and help shape the future direction of the business.
Go team!
Brilliance, it doesn’t come easy. It requires skill, dedication and passion. We have an inspired team here at Carbon to make that happen.
A delightful collective of passionate creatives, designers, developers, marketers, project managers and team leaders who work uber hard, often burning the midnight oil to make your beautiful projects come to life.
Meet the makers…
You’re here to uncover the magic behind Team Carbon and see who’s who in our world. When it all comes together creating compelling design can feel like a form of digital alchemy, that’s why we believe good chemistry between you and us is of uber importance.
Finding the right creative agency is all about creating that chemistry, and we know you might want to date a few agencies before selecting a partner. So, we’ve opened our hearts and shared our quirks, laughs, dreams, and even a few fears. Dive into our starry-eyed world and let us know — you can practically feel the warmth of a big hug waiting for you!
Kate,
Studio Director / Co-Founder
- I love: being outdoors
- I cry: far too easily
- I laugh: every day
- I eat: my friends’ baking
- I drink: loads of tea
- I play: at trying to grow my own
- I watch: the kids having fun
- I read: anything my Dad reads
- I listen: to my elders
- I cringe: at being tricked by a very convincing Ricky Gervais lookalike at a busy exhibition!
Martin,
Creative Director / Co-Founder
- I love: a new creative brief!
- I cry: when a great idea doesn't see the light of day
- I laugh: at funny conceptual advertising
- I eat: like a true northener
- I drink: too little water
- I play: retro arcade games (they are still the best!)
- I watch: science fiction, Ridley Scott for cinematogrophy
- I read: technical manuals and actually enjoy them!
- I listen: 90's House, 80's Electro, 70's Funk, 60's Rock and Manchester bands on repeat
- I cringe: when reminded of boozy breakdancing exploits in a busy Manchester bar
Ellie,
Digital Team Lead
- I love: nights out, holidays and karaoke!
- I cry: when there's no plan!
- I laugh: as much as possible
- I eat: carbs
- I drink: at weekends…mostly
- I play: with words
- I watch: horror, true crime, spooky stuff!
- I read: hundreds of books, over and over again
- I listen: to music that fits my mood
- I cringe: at a laid back lifestyle
Tom H,
Sales and Marketing Director
- I love: my wife, son and 2 cats
- I cry: very easily the older I get
- I laugh: at average sitcoms
- I eat: too much junk food
- I drink: too much coffee
- I play: golf, poorly
- I watch: lots of Paw Patrol with my son
- I read: not nearly enough
- I listen: to an eclectic mix of music
- I cringe: at my lack of fitness
Ell,
Digital Project Manager
- I love: animals, art, food, anything creative, and getting outdoors in nature
- I cry: at cute animal videos (who knew I’d be ugly crying at a cat called figgypuddin at 6am)
- I laugh: at dad jokes (the worse, the better)
- I eat: my bodyweight in sushi whenever I get the chance; cheese comes a close second
- I drink: black coffee, sparkling water, and beer (that’s it, nothing else)
- I play: with my cat Mikasa – I’m sure my friends are sick of seeing all the Mika content on my Instagram stories (I’m never stopping)
- I watch: lots of anime and fantasy movies. I also love a so bad it’s good comedy (the room is iconic)
- I read: all the books I can get my hands on, but I especially love fantasy books like LOTR
- I listen: to all kinds of music, but have a soft spot for hardcore and rock
- I cringe: at people being rude
Tom S ,
Senior Account Manager
- I love: the outdoors, test cricket, Liverpool, FC, spending time with friends and family
- I cry: at my own terrible jokes
- I laugh: at Bob Mortimor, Sam Campbell and Richard E Grant. The Hellraisers book about Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Peter O’Tool and Oliver Reed
- I eat: too much!
- I drink: pretty much anything
- I play: cricket, Football Manager
- I watch: waaaaay to much sport
- I read: Noble Rot’s magazine, The Athletic, Leo Houlding’s ‘Closer To The Edge’
- I listen: lots of podcasts; The Grade Cricketer, Tailenders, Wisden Cricket, The Rest Is Football, Inside Burgundy….. Listening to Test Match Special in the summer shall always be one of my great pleasures
- I cringe: at my Facebook memories. If only I could go back to tell my 13 – 18 year old self not to post that…no doubt my future self will probably cringe at this list too!
Paul,
Head of Brand
- I love: mulling things over
- I cry: every time I see that Archie Gemmil goal
- I laugh: at the resurgence of 80’s fashions
- I eat: buttery toast and marmalade (yes, all the time)
- I drink: expensive M&S cordials
- I play: with scalpels, marker pens & pads of paper
- I watch: people from the corner of a dingy pub
- I read: and re-read again
- I listen: an eclectic mixture
- I cringe: when I see myself in the mirror
Joanna,
Creative Graphic Designer
- I love: hiking
- I cry: when I’m laughing too hard
- I laugh: at really bad jokes
- I eat: lots of vegs and sweets
- I drink: coffee like an addict
- I play: board games
- I watch: old classic films and terrible reality TV shows for balance
- I read: inspiring design books, self-improvement books, goof fiction and the classics
- I listen: to plenty of 80s, classic, metal and electronic music
- I cringe: when I see people watching sport and being far more invested in it than the players themselves
Michael,
Digital Designer
- I love: to read and to cook. I would curl up in a chair with a book all day if I could, or spend it preparing dinner
- I cry: during any episode of Ambulance, without fail
- I laugh: at myself, best not to be too serious
- I eat: anything apart from bananas
- I drink: only during acceptable hours, it's always five o'clock somewhere, right?
- I play: old Mega Drive games
- I watch: my family of houseplants growing into responsible adults, also episodes of 'Below Deck'; it's an awful guilty pleasure
- I read: all the time – see 'I love'
- I listen: to suggested playlists to me and wonder what they say about my taste in music
- I cringe: when people argue on TV, I can't stand the conflict
Justin,
Graphic & Motion Designer
- I love: the green green grass of home!
- I cry: at onion autopsies
- I laugh: at my own jokes
- I eat: burgers
- I drink: White Russians (like Jeff Lebowski aka the Dude/His Dudeness/Duder/El Duderino)
- I play: Guitar/drums/ukulele/triangle
- I watch: Game of thrones “Valar morghulis”
- I read: not enough
- I listen: to dusty old vinyls
- I cringe: at my drunken antic recollections
Matt,
Tech Lead
- I love: land rovers
- I cry: using Windows
- I laugh: at my dog
- I eat: pizza
- I drink: rum
- I play: pc games
- I watch: streaming
- I read: old books
- I listen: to Funk
- I cringe: at reality TV
Jonny,
Front End Developer
- I love: life, family, friends, job, nature and animals!
- I cry: at things I shouldn't cry at, such as movies
- I laugh: everyday
- I eat: whole foods, plant based!
- I drink: water, rooibos, liquorice tea
- I play: crossfit, functional fitness, trail running, obstacle course races – (spartan / viking strong / ultra warrior), table tennis, badminton, swimming
- I watch: documentaries, football, snooker, cricket, NFL, NBA
- I read: self improvement books, health, fitness, cookbooks, fantasy, graphic novels
- I listen: to many many different genres
- I cringe: at negativity
Mel,
Marketing & Studio Assistant
- I love: painting, long walks, live music and reformer pilates
- I cry: at most films
- I laugh: at dad jokes
- I eat: too many cheese boards with my friends!
- I drink: lots of cups of tea and the occasional spicy marg
- I play: chess
- I watch: Gilmore Girls over and over again
- I read: all sorts, mostly fiction, fantasy, thrillers or art history books!
- I listen: to anything and everything!
- I cringe: at my car (I reversed into a skip 2 years ago and have never got the massive scratch fixed… oops)
Hey beautiful!
It’s a joy, a privilege, an honour to collaborate with amazing brands like you, but perhaps more importantly, the amazing people behind the scenes who work with boundless ambition helping us to craft beautiful and effective projects.
Share your vision with us
We understand that being a client can be challenging. You might need to articulate a vision for your project while juggling expectations and demonstrating success. That’s where we come in! At Carbon Creative, we listen, research, advise, and create, all while communicating in straightforward language and guiding you with honesty and clarity.
Partner with us
When you partner with us, you become an integral part of our team. Think of us as the creative extension of you and your organisation, embarking on this exciting rollercoaster ride together. There will be thrills and spills, ups and downs, but we guarantee you’ll leave with a smile. The success of your project is a shared journey, and we’re all invested in making it a resounding hit.
Make a difference with us
We believe that work should be fulfilling — not just financially, but emotionally and socially. If you’re the kind of person who wakes up each day thinking, “I want to make a difference today,” then we’d love to join forces with you, just as we have with many wonderful clients before!