ABOUT US

Animated character with red hair, beard, and glasses smiling against a blue background.
Animated character with red hair, beard, and glasses smiling against a blue background.
Cartoon illustration of a happy man with glasses and earrings, smiling against a peach background.
Cartoon illustration of a happy man with glasses and earrings, smiling against a peach background.
Two animated cats, one orange and one gray, in a heart-shaped frame with a pink background. The orange cat is licking its nose, and both have large, expressive eyes.
Two animated cats, one orange and one gray, in a heart-shaped frame with a pink background. The orange cat is licking its nose, and both have large, expressive eyes.

Two humans, two cats, one very focused studio

olio creative is a Squarespace and brand studio in Chester, UK, founded in 2012 and working with charities and growing organisations across the UK and worldwide.

uk based

200+ sites

founded 2012

/ OUR STORY

Small on purpose. You work with the people doing the work.

Ian founded olio creative in 2012 as a one-man band, running it alongside in-house creative roles at UK charities. That decade inside charity comms teams is why we understand tight budgets, trustee sign-off and impact reporting better than most agencies ever will. Matt joined in 2017 and has helped shape our design and branding work ever since.

We went full-time in 2024, and it's still just the two of us. No account managers, no handovers, no juniors learning on your project. The person on the call is the person designing and building your website. Between us we bring over 20 years of experience in Squarespace web design, graphic design and branding, with 200+ websites delivered and official recognition from Squarespace as Experts and Circle Platinum Partners.

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/ THE DREAM TEAM

Who you'll be working with

Ian, founder and creative director of olio creative

Ian

FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Started olio in 2012 while working inside UK charity comms teams. Squarespace whisperer, strategy brain and the one on your discovery call.

Matt, co-founder and designer at olio creative

Matt

CO-FOUNDER + DESIGNER

Joined Ian in 2017 and has helped shape our design and branding work ever since. Logos, identities and the details everyone notices but nobody can name.

Finley and Moss, the olio office cats

Finley + Moss

OFFICE SUPURRVISOR + CHIEF MEOWER

Quality assurance via keyboard sitting. Morale via legendary naps. Neither has shipped a website yet, but their oversight is constant.

/ WHY TRUST US

The numbers behind the friendly faces

200+ websites designed and built since 2012
20+ yrs combined experience in web, brand and design
Platinum Circle Partner, the top tier of Squarespace's partner programme
Verified Marketplace Expert, listed in Squarespace's official directory

/ KIND WORDS

What our clients say

Fancy working with us?

Tell us about your project and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit. The cats have final approval.

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Cartoon man with red hair and beard wearing green glasses, one eye winking, smiling, against a blue background.
Cartoon man with red hair and beard wearing green glasses, one eye winking, smiling, against a blue background.
Cartoon illustration of a smiling person with glasses, a beard, and earrings, against a peach-colored background.
Cartoon illustration of a smiling person with glasses, a beard, and earrings, against a peach-colored background.
Two cats, one orange and one gray with black stripes, cuddling with eyes closed in front of a pink background.
Two cats, one orange and one gray with black stripes, cuddling with eyes closed in front of a pink background.