Harnessing the power of creativity to drive meaningful change

At Curious Agency, we leverage our expertise to deliver meaningful impact for our clients. By bringing together design solutions and creativity we help drive positive social and environmental benefits. Working alongside our clients we are committed to shaping a more inclusive and sustainable world for generations to come.

Our Impact in Action 2025

Target of 4 days per person per year of volunteering.

100% of employees
and our contractors paid
above the UK living wage.

100% employee satisfaction
and engagement.

50% of our suppliers are
owners from underrepresented backgrounds.

Design Declares

We’ve signed the declaration to reduce our carbon footprint and design more sustainably.

Living Wage Foundation member

We believe that a day’s work deserves fair pay.

Client satisfaction survey

Driven by client needs, so we transform with purpose.

MSDUK certified

We are a certified minority-owned business.

UNECE Sustainability Pledge

We’ve joined the UNECE sustainability pledge to reduce our emissions and design with purpose, aligning our work with the UN’s Climate and Responsible Consumption goals.

Download our 2024 Impact report

The Curious team

Our strength lies in our close-knit and dynamic team of strategic thinkers. We recognise that health, well-being, and growth are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to ensuring that we are valued, empowered, and inspired to bring our best selves to work every day.

Benefits

We go above and beyond to care, offering comprehensive benefit packages that demonstrate our appreciation for hard work and dedication.
Our commitment to good benefits means that we compensate in line with market rates, bonuses, 25 days of annual leave, a day off on your birthday and an additional 10 days over the Christmas period (we close the office) to maintain a good quality of life.

Development

We provide learning and development plans as well as opportunities for career growth. Supporting the pursuit of new skills and knowledge fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Volunteering

We also understand the importance of supporting and giving back to the communities we serve. That’s why we offer four days of paid volunteering each year, allowing us to work with the charity partners we are most passionate about. This initiative not only benefits the organisations we support but also enriches our lives by providing us with meaningful opportunities to make our own positive impact.

Wider community engagement

Through our charity partnerships below, we aim to help bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring that individuals, regardless of their background, have access to the resources, guidance, support and inspiration necessary to realise their full potential.

By sharing our expertise and experiences, we strive to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

Building inclusive communities and empowering young people

Leicestershire Cares is dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe county by fostering partnerships that enable businesses to address community needs, contribute to inclusive communities, and support children and young people transitioning into the workforce.

As part of our commitment, we collaborate with Leicestershire Cares to deliver employability education to students from diverse backgrounds at City of Leicester College, Limehurst Academy, Brookvale Education Centre, St Paul’s Catholic School and Beauchamp College. Our team conducts mock interviews to build students’ confidence and develop essential skills for future interviews, whether for further education or securing their first job opportunity.

www.leicestershirecares.co.uk

Empowering the next generation
of ocean stewards

Mother Ocean Blue is a purpose-driven social enterprise making waves in climate education through its innovative Ocean Academy program, which connects with schools worldwide to inspire and empower students aged 10 to 15. Covering critical topics including global warming and ocean awareness, which provides students with the knowledge to become agents of environmental change.

Curious Agency is committed to providing pro bono services to help Mother Ocean Blue amplify its impact by enhancing its brand visibility, refining its messaging, and increasing engagement with schools and communities.

www.motheroceanblue.com

Empowering young people through creativity

We have partnered with Stackhouse Entertainment, an arts charity in Leicestershire providing creative opportunities for 14-16-year-olds through music and video production – a creative outlet that diverts them from street crime and drugs.

Our team is building a strong online presence to help Stackhouse Entertainment reach a wider audience, and secure funding to ensure every child could explore their creativity, develop valuable skills, build self-confidence, and discover new possibilities for their future. We further plan to support the mobilisation of Stack House as an enrichment programme to schools across the county, recognising that many children could benefit.

Introducing the
Curious Collective

Empowering design graduates

Breaking into the design industry can be tough, but we’re here to support you. While we don’t currently offer internships or open roles for everyone, our aim is to guide and inspire those who are eager to take thefirst step.

Shaping your career journey

With decades of experience in the design industry, we’re passionate about sharing our insights to help you grow. Whether you’re astudent, returning after a career break, or considering a career change, we’re here to assist. Let us review your CV, evaluate your portfolio, or offer feedback on your credentials.

Free and impartial career advice

Our guidance is tailored and independent—offering a fresh perspective compared to university career services. We’re here to provide honest, actionable advice to help you take meaningful steps towards your career goals.

Get in touch!

"You really helped me realise that t-shirt design was the right career path for me (I was in denial at the time). I now work for a company that designs for Urban Outfitters & RiverIsland, and I'm so happy doing what I what do :) So thank you for your time and wisdom. I hope you are all doing well & staying safe, thanks"
- Anna Huzar, De Montfort University

Enviromental

Reducing our CO₂ emissions.

Remote Work Benefits: By adopting a hybrid working model, we've significantly reduced daily commutes. Assuming an average round-trip commute of 40 miles per employee, and considering approximately 220 working days per year, we've estimated a reduction of around 1.6 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per employee annually.

Eco-Friendly Travel: We prioritise virtual meetings and digital collaboration tools, minimising the need for travel and thereby reducing associated emissions.

Sustainable waste management

Recycling Initiatives: Our office practices include rigorous waste segregation to maximise recycling and minimise landfill contributions.

Digital Over Physical: We favour digital documentation over printed materials, reducing paper consumption and waste.

Data efficiency

Optimised File Sharing: We encourage the use of compressed and efficient file formats, reducing data transfer sizes and associated energy consumption.

Cloud Storage Practices: By utilising shared cloud drives, we avoid file duplication and ensure efficient data storage.

Design for sustainability

Client Collaboration: We engage with clients to assess and mitigate the environmental impact of our design projects, striving for solutions that are both creative and sustainable.

Continuous Learning: Our team is committed to ongoing education in sustainable design practices, ensuring we stay abreast of the latest developments and methodologies.

Our commitments

We are proud to have signed the Design Declares and UNECE Sustainability Pledge.
Our key commitments include:

• Operating as a fully remote agency
• Delivering 90% of projects using low-data, browser-based formats
• Conducting 95% of meetings virtually
• Training 100% of our team in sustainable design by end of 2025
• Promoting responsible consumption and climate action in alignment with UN SDGs 12 and 13

These pledges reflect our belief that purposeful design should lead the way in environmental responsibility.
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