Manuel expressed a disinterest in making aesthetic decisions and this has determined a conceptual approach to his design process with which he draws out fascinating potential.

Much of the work Manuel has completed concerns itself with the process of communication – it is open-ended in its delivery and celebrates a certain ambiguity. Manuel creates spaces that ask questions and enable dialogue rather than presenting answers or didactic top-down solutions.

Although somewhat dismissive of his interest in the specifics of graphic design practice Manuel has produced a body of work that exhibits the skills of a consummate graphic designer. In addition to print-based graphic design outcomes Manuel has realised projects in various other formats ranging from exhibition design to video.

Alongside his client commissioned projects Manuel also pursues various self-initiated undertakings that include print projects and also extend to furniture and product design projects.