Manual

Manual Manual is a design and visual communication studio in San Francisco.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Tilson Thomas this week, at the age of 81.In 2019, we had the privile...
04/24/2026

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Tilson Thomas this week, at the age of 81.

In 2019, we had the privilege of working with San Francisco Symphony to mark MTT’s 25th year. A milestone season.

On set, he was exactly as you’d hope: patient, warm, and genuinely curious. Fully present, even in the smallest moments. He embraced the idea of light and silhouette without hesitation, trusting the process and encouraging the work to go further.

We were fortunate to bring in our friend and collaborator Mark Mahaney to capture it all so beautifully.

It’s rare to work with someone of that stature who carries it so lightly. We feel lucky to have had a small moment in his orbit.

04/22/2026

For many of our client partners, every day is Earth Day.

They’re working across food waste prevention, carbon-free energy and heating, carbon capture, vehicle electrification, and earth observation. Different categories, same instinct: fix what’s broken and build something better.

We find that deeply inspiring.
And we’re proud to help bring clarity, presence, and momentum to work that matters.

Manual field trips are an opportunity for us to step away from our screens, connect, and get inspired. And boy oh boy di...
03/28/2026

Manual field trips are an opportunity for us to step away from our screens, connect, and get inspired. And boy oh boy did we get inspired today.

This morning we had the massive honor of touring Creative Growth HQ in Oakland. So fun to see artists getting ready for the org’s biggest annual event - the Beyond Trend fashion show.

Thanks so much to our friends at

03/03/2026

We are currently accepting applications for our Summer design internship at Manual San Francisco.

Interns at Manual are highly valued members of the team. You’ll contribute to design projects, work with our creative team and our clients, and learn what life is like inside a busy branding studio.

We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds, so please feel free to throw your hat in the ring.

In-person internships are always preferred due to the hands on learning and mentorship.

To apply, visit the link in our bio.

We won’t be able respond to each and every applicant, so we thank you in advance 🙏🏼

02/12/2026

Meet - where personal training meets intelligence.

Future’s mission is simple: help you stay consistent, get stronger, and reach your goals with a coach that adapts in real time. Their new AI-enhanced coaching blends real human expertise with adaptive, data-driven guidance that learns with every workout.

Manual San Francisco + Amsterdam partnered with the Future team to re-establish the brand for adaptive AI coaching — lowering the barrier to world-class training and opening Future to a wider audience. With a new logo, visual toolkit, and a code-powered, fluid AI coach visualization created in collaboration with Baast Studio.

Case study coming soon.

Heads down.Work in progress.Coming soon.
01/23/2026

Heads down.
Work in progress.
Coming soon.

09/17/2025

We are currently accepting applications for our Winter/Spring design internship at Manual San Francisco.

Interns at Manual are highly valued members of the team. You’ll contribute to design projects, work with our creative team and our clients, and learn what life is like inside a busy branding studio.

We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds, so please feel free to throw your hat in the ring.

In-person internships are always preferred due to the hands on learning and mentorship.

To apply, visit the link in our bio.

We won’t be able respond to each and every applicant, so we thank you in advance 🙏🏼

07/30/2025

Ultra Low Earth Orbit. 🌏🛰️
Case study coming soon…

Inspiration offsite.
07/15/2025

Inspiration offsite.

Lazy Sunday afternoon
03/16/2025

Lazy Sunday afternoon

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09/08/2024

Can you find _ _ _ _ ?

Thank you and team for such an inspiring tour today.The Manual team left the tour buzzing with optimism.
08/01/2024

Thank you and team for such an inspiring tour today.

The Manual team left the tour buzzing with optimism.

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2475 3rd Street Suite 247
San Francisco, CA
94107

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+14159326369

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