ABOUT US
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
01 / 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.
02 / THE DREAM TEAM
Who you'll be working with
Ian
FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTORStarted olio in 2012 while working inside UK charity comms teams. Squarespace whisperer, strategy brain and the one on your discovery call.
Matt
CO-FOUNDER, BRAND LEAD + SQUARESPACE DESIGNERJoined 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 + Moss
OFFICE SUPURRVISOR + CHIEF MEOWERQuality assurance via keyboard sitting. Morale via legendary naps. Neither has shipped a website yet, but their oversight is constant.
03 / WHY TRUST US
The numbers behind the friendly faces
04 / KIND WORDS
What our clients say
“Working with olio is not like working with typical freelancers. It is a real partnership and I trust them. Would highly recommend.”
SUSAN ROGERSHEAD OF COMMS, HESTIA
“I've been phenomenally impressed with olio's work. I can always depend on olio to assist in ways big and small. They're a lot of fun to work with too!”
LAUREN GARDDIRECTOR OF MARKETING, MACRAE
“olio were responsive, patient and informative. I felt included and listened to at every step of the way. I would recommend them to anyone.”
PATRICK BLUETTBLUETT COUNSELING
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.
