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We at Format-3 are truly honoured to have been shortlisted for the UK Agency Awards. As a young agency that only started in early 2023, this recognition feels particularly special. We’re grateful for this opportunity and excited to be in such esteemed company.


An Ambitious Beginning

When we launched Format-3, we had a simple yet ambitious goal: to bring together exceptional talent from around the world and create an agency model that puts people at the centre. We wanted to reimagine how start-ups and enterprises could work with top-tier global talent. It was a bit like planning a dinner party and inviting Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson to cook together. Ambitious? Absolutely. A recipe for disaster? Maybe…

In our first year, we’ve been fortunate enough to build a team of talented individuals across the globe. We’re humbled by the trust our partners have placed in us, whilst knowing it’s just the beginning of our journey.

Shaking Things Up

At Format-3, we’re not just another digital agency. We’re more like that eccentric aunt who shows up at family gatherings with outrageous stories and brilliant ideas. We’re here to redefine what it means to be an agency in today’s world.

Our secret sauce? We don’t just deliver great work and wave goodbye. We roll up our sleeves, get elbow-deep in the trenches with our partners (yes, partners, not clients – we’re all in this together), and

create moments of magic by combining business goals, customer needs with initiative technology.

Breaking the Mould

We’re proud that we’ve created an agency where excellence is a given, but culture is king. Our “no clients, only partners” philosophy isn’t just a catchy slogan – it’s the heart and soul of Format-3.

We’ve even ventured into customer service innovation, partnering with Customer Contact Week (CCW) in the United States. We’ve run workshops with leading enterprise executives, sharing our innovative frameworks that transform call centres from cost centres into revenue generators. Like the Fairy Godmothers of customer service, turning pumpkins into profit centres!

We've also worked with industry leaders and practitioners to reframe how we as designers think about design both from a playful aspect and a business perspective.

What This Nomination Means to Us

Being shortlisted for the UK Agency Awards is truly humbling. It’s a reminder of the trust our partners have placed in us and the hard work our team puts in every day.

This nomination is more than just a pat on the back. It’s a sign that the industry is ready for change, ready for a new way of thinking about what an agency can be. We’re not just delivering great work – we’re reimagining the entire agency-client relationship.”

Hardy, Founder & CEO @ F3

Looking Ahead

As we look to the future, we’re not resting on our laurels. We’re just getting started, and we’ve got more tricks up our sleeve than a magician at a children’s party.

We’re excited to continue pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and creating digital magic for our partners. And who knows? Maybe next year, we’ll need a bigger trophy cabinet!

To all our amazing partners, our brilliant team, and the UK Agency Awards judges – thank you for believing in our vision. We promise to keep shaking things up, one pixel at a time.

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