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Italy based
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A One-Man Studio Built for Strategic Impact

I believe a brand's identity is its most concise form of communication. Before a word is read, the shape, spacing, and structure of your typography are already speaking. They convey authority, accessibility, innovation, or tradition. In a crowded market, this silent language is your first and most powerful advantage.

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EXPERTISE

A Single Point of Contact, A Depth of Expertise.

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While agencies offer a team-based model, I offer a direct partnership. You work exclusively with me, ensuring a consistent vision from initial concept to final delivery. This focused collaboration is built for leaders who value deep involvement and strategic clarity at every stage.

01

Brand Strategy: Translating your business objectives into a clear, actionable creative vision.

02

Typography & Lettering: Crafting the visual voice of your brand through the intentional selection of typefaces or the design of custom letterforms.

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Visual System Design: Building cohesive, scalable, and timeless brand worlds from the ground up.

Members

Mark Otto

Co-founder and CEO

Clara Voss

Visual designer

Theo Marlow

Full-stack Developer
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Leena Avari

Project manager

Jules Renner

Brand designer

Malik Soren

Creative director

Approach

Strategy & Discovery

We start with your vision. This phase is a deep dive into your goals, audience, and market to build a solid strategic foundation. The outcome is a clear creative brief that aligns our efforts and ensures every design choice is purposeful.

Design & Development

Here, your brand comes to life. I translate the strategy into a tangible visual system, beginning with core typographic expressions and expanding into a full identity. This is an iterative and collaborative phase focused on crafting a refined and cohesive result.

Finalisation & Launch

With the design approved, I prepare everything for a confident launch. This includes producing your brand guidelines and all final production files, providing your team with the tools and clarity needed to maintain a consistent brand presence.

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Awards & recognitions.

Year
Award
Project
Type

2025

Awwwards

Vale & Thorn

Site of the Day

2025

Webby Awards

Niveo Studio

Best Visual Design – Function

2024

CSS Design Awards

Orra Identity

Website of the Year – Nominee

2024

Awwwards

Kinform Journal

Honorable Mention

2022

CSS Design Awards

Lumen Path

Special Kudos

2021

Webby Awards

Vanta Supply Co.

People’s Voice Winner – Best Brand Website

2020

Awwwards

Ardyn Archives

Developer Award

2019

CSS Design Awards

Sonder Haus

UI Design – Winner