Liam McCue 
Opening one of Manchester’s most exciting venues in a long, long time. We were brought in to make this become a reality. We stepped in to a venue that felt completely original and like nothing we’d seen before… somewhere that could be from 1975, or 2075. It was important everything we did reflected this across … Read more
MACHINE 32 HAS AWOKEN! Want Studios have created the brand and launch strategy for IDRA… Manchester’s new factory dance floor, which opened its doors for a sell-out show at the end of January 2026.
We helped to create and define the concepts for both Ramona and it’s wilder sister Firehouse. Two of Manchester’s best venues, side by side. Pizza from Detroit, Margaritas, open fire kitchen, MOT Station, Ramona Radio, Runway, Wild Spirits, immersive dancers. A real example of how storytelling, product and design can create festival levels of excitement. … Read more
Want Studios have worked with the crew at everyones soon-to-be-favourite neighbourhood rotisserie BUTTER BIRD to help them completely smash their launch. We’ve devised names, drawn chickens, created the brand, designed the interior, worked on socials and comms, and helped to launch the gaff! THE BIRD’S THE WORD.
We ended a whirlwind end to 2025 with an absolute blow out at Tangerine. We’ve loved every second of working with them to create one of Manchester’s hottest venues. The future is Tangerine.
We took out a brand new CUPRA Tavascan for a promo video shoot round Manchester. Truly electric.
Want Studios does burgers! We’ve developed and launched our own burger brand. Own-recipe and super juicy. Check ’em out, serving up in Tangerine. All golden.
TANGERINE turned Manchester and Salford orange with a truly epic halloween launch weekender! Want Studios created everything from the logo and brand, to launch activation, brand story, content, programming and pretty much everything in between.
We designed and developed a fresh look for Reserve Wines in Didsbury. A beautiful neighbourhood wine bar & bottle shop, complete with hand-painted signage by master signwriter Damian Whyatt.
We’ve been spinning some fresh new things with the wonderful team down at the beautiful Side Street. Our new cocktail menu has just dropped, inspired by classic disco, funk and soul vinyl. Get in the groove.