A Visual Identity Studio for any stage of your journey.

Led by designer and director James Kirkup, An Open Understanding focusses on creating visual identity and digital experiences, collaborating with curated creatives based on the requirements of a scope of work.

Since opening in 2020 we’ve worked on the core brand experience for Kaia Health, helping them raise a $75 million Series C round. Defined the rebrand of FireWithoutSmoke leading to it’s sale for £52 million. Refreshed the brand experience of TWAICE, aiding them to raise $30 million in Series B. Brought an 80% rise in traffic to The Malin with a new digital members experience. Helped KnownOrigin prior to their sale to eBay with a complete rebrand and strategic roadmap and formed the building blocks for a new Picfair brand and web experience.

Alongside larger projects, Open is well known in the industry for working with start-ups and SME’s from across the globe. In the last 18 months we’ve been working closely with Paywatch, David Gandy, ScienceMagicStudios, Raoul Pal’s Expaam platform and more.

Working for:

→ Secret 7", Untitled, ReKreate, The Malin, Croud, Formation Games, Third Prime, MAHR Projects, Picfair, The Game Awards, Science Magic Studios, Known Origin, Twaice, Harper Hotel Group, Fire Without Smoke, David Gandy, Kaia Health and Universal Music.

Collaborating with:

→ XXIX, Fiasco, Rival, Companion, Grizzly, Index and others

Celebrating the history of Club Crests from around the World.