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A design partner as steady and efficient as your breathing.

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What started in 2017 as a branding studio in Seattle, in a physical space no less, has turned into an identity-driven product & visual identity design studio that has embraced the virtual world and all its perks - hello world!

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 Product Skills

In order to give every project the time and attention it deserves, we only work with four clients at a time. We look for projects that inspire and get us excited about using our gifts.

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 Product Skills

We work in weekly sprints, allowing us to start every Monday morning with a clear objective. Flexibility is one of our super powers.

Our Solutions

Design Services

When your digital system amplifies your mission and translates your message & experience in a way that represents you completely; that is identity-driven design.

We craft and deploy visual systems with a perfect blend of robustness and flexibility, ensuring they evolve alongside you, while creating delightful moments for your audience.

Naming
Tone of Voice
Brand Identity
Visual Design
Website Design
App Design
UI Systems
Visual Systems
Marketing Collateral

Design Executions

The peace is in the empowerment. You’ll be equipped with an identity-driven design system that is infallibly you so when we're finished, you know what to do. We'll support you through development and implementation so you can feel confident during the entire process.

We sweat the small stuff to help you deliver the biggest impact.

Webflow Development
Digital Media
Motion Graphics
Developer Handoff
Printed Collateral
Physical Touchpoints
Campaign Systems

Our Utensils🍴(aka Tools)

Figma
Adobe
Webflow
Notion
Slack

Our Utensils 🍴(aka Tools)

Our Cause

We use the gift of design to bring peace to our partners. A feeling filled with rhythm and meaning.

Planet Howl
DOSE
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"Working with a small studio made what I was creating even more powerful. I learned more about who I am and why I'm called to put my work out into the world. I owe my clarity to a small studio."

Tayne Griffin, Founder
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International Welcome CenterInternational Welcome Center

"a small studio brought clarity to our vision of helping refugees and immigrants relocating in the Akron area. The IWC had a vision, but it was fuzzy. It was like seeing something far off in the distance. You know it is there and you know you are heading in the right direction, but you are not quite sure what is actually there. a small studio’s process of asking questions, listening, and researching our local context brought clarity to the vision we were already pursuing."

Cary Duckett, Founder & CEO
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"In Pokémon GO Fest 2023, A Small Studio brought us a design system that works across the entire event microsite while being consistent with the Pokémon GO branding. We can’t wait to collaborate on more projects with them!”

Zacky Ma
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"The work we did has allowed me to communicate the company’s mission and vision in a compelling way."

Drew Shaw, Founder and CEO
Voyce Threads
ShearShareShearShare

"It’s like being in a close-knit family. From the largest to the smallest details of design, this team is on it, holding your hand and walking alongside of you and your team every step of the way."

Dr. Tye Caldwell, CEO
ShearShare
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"a small studio exceeded all of our expectations on design and branding. They integrated our feedback while bringing something special to the table that we could have never created on our own. Because they are mission and impact driven, a small studio was able to speak our language."

Paul Orland, Co-Founder
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The Storyteller

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The Sixth Man

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The Rebel

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The Dazzler

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The Alchemist

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"a small studio is more than a design agency-- it’s a small community of brilliant and empathetic creators, rallying around your vision."

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”After every interaction I have with a small studio, I feel at peace. The team is lively, intelligent, and considerate, working with me through every step of the process.”

Scott Smith, Senior Product Manager
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"Working with a small studio has been a blast. We loved the creativity, responsiveness, and dedication they bring into our projects. Can’t wait to collaborate on more projects with them!"

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The Tayne ExperimentThe Tayne Experiment

"Working with a small studio made what I was creating even more powerful. I learned more about who I am and why I'm called to put my work out into the world. I owe my clarity to a small studio."

Tayne Griffin, Founder
The Tayne Experiment
International Welcome CenterInternational Welcome Center

"a small studio brought clarity to our vision of helping refugees and immigrants relocating in the Akron area. The IWC had a vision, but it was fuzzy. It was like seeing something far off in the distance. You know it is there and you know you are heading in the right direction, but you are not quite sure what is actually there. a small studio’s process of asking questions, listening, and researching our local context brought clarity to the vision we were already pursuing."

Cary Duckett, Founder & CEO
Pokémon GoPokémon Go

"In Pokémon GO Fest 2023, A Small Studio brought us a design system that works across the entire event microsite while being consistent with the Pokémon GO branding. We can’t wait to collaborate on more projects with them!”

Zacky Ma
Niantic Labs

The Hypeperson

Jane Lee is the Creative Lead at a small studio.

Bas van Straaten Webflow Developer
VoyceVoyce

"The work we did has allowed me to communicate the company’s mission and vision in a compelling way."

Drew Shaw, Founder and CEO
Voyce Threads
ShearShareShearShare

"It’s like being in a close-knit family. From the largest to the smallest details of design, this team is on it, holding your hand and walking alongside of you and your team every step of the way."

Dr. Tye Caldwell, CEO
ShearShare
FizzBuzzFizzBuzz

"a small studio exceeded all of our expectations on design and branding. They integrated our feedback while bringing something special to the table that we could have never created on our own. Because they are mission and impact driven, a small studio was able to speak our language."

Paul Orland, Co-Founder
FizzBuzz

The Storyteller

Arthur Shulsky is the VP of Finance & Operations at a small studio.

The Sixth Man

John Johnson is the Principal at a small studio.

FizzBuzz
FizzBuzz

The Rebel

Sarah Cantor is a Senior Visual Designer at a small studio.

The Dazzler

Jake Lawall is a Junior Visual Designer at a small studio.

The Alchemist

Seyi Owolawi is a Copywriter at a small studio.

Creator+Creator+ logo

"a small studio is more than a design agency-- it’s a small community of brilliant and empathetic creators, rallying around your vision."

Tricia Choi, Head of Product
Creator+
Cyxtera logo

”After every interaction I have with a small studio, I feel at peace. The team is lively, intelligent, and considerate, working with me through every step of the process.”

Scott Smith, Senior Product Manager
Cyxtera
Niantic LabsNiantic logo

"Working with a small studio has been a blast. We loved the creativity, responsiveness, and dedication they bring into our projects. Can’t wait to collaborate on more projects with them!"

Zacky Ma
Niantic Labs
FizzBuzz
Planet Howl
DOSE
The Tayne ExperimentThe Tayne Experiment

"Working with a small studio made what I was creating even more powerful. I learned more about who I am and why I'm called to put my work out into the world. I owe my clarity to a small studio."

Tayne Griffin, Founder
The Tayne Experiment
International Welcome CenterInternational Welcome Center

"a small studio brought clarity to our vision of helping refugees and immigrants relocating in the Akron area. The IWC had a vision, but it was fuzzy. It was like seeing something far off in the distance. You know it is there and you know you are heading in the right direction, but you are not quite sure what is actually there. a small studio’s process of asking questions, listening, and researching our local context brought clarity to the vision we were already pursuing."

Cary Duckett, Founder & CEO
Pokémon GoPokémon Go

"In Pokémon GO Fest 2023, A Small Studio brought us a design system that works across the entire event microsite while being consistent with the Pokémon GO branding. We can’t wait to collaborate on more projects with them!”

Zacky Ma
Niantic Labs

The Hypeperson

Jane Lee is the Creative Lead at a small studio.

Bas van Straaten Webflow Developer
VoyceVoyce

"The work we did has allowed me to communicate the company’s mission and vision in a compelling way."

Drew Shaw, Founder and CEO
Voyce Threads
ShearShareShearShare

"It’s like being in a close-knit family. From the largest to the smallest details of design, this team is on it, holding your hand and walking alongside of you and your team every step of the way."

Dr. Tye Caldwell, CEO
ShearShare
FizzBuzzFizzBuzz

"a small studio exceeded all of our expectations on design and branding. They integrated our feedback while bringing something special to the table that we could have never created on our own. Because they are mission and impact driven, a small studio was able to speak our language."

Paul Orland, Co-Founder
FizzBuzz

The Storyteller

Arthur Shulsky is the VP of Finance & Operations at a small studio.

The Sixth Man

John Johnson is the Principal at a small studio.

FizzBuzz
FizzBuzz

The Rebel

Sarah Cantor is a Senior Visual Designer at a small studio.

The Dazzler

Jake Lawall is a Junior Visual Designer at a small studio.

The Alchemist

Seyi Owolawi is a Copywriter at a small studio.

Creator+Creator+ logo

"a small studio is more than a design agency-- it’s a small community of brilliant and empathetic creators, rallying around your vision."

Tricia Choi, Head of Product
Creator+
Cyxtera logo

”After every interaction I have with a small studio, I feel at peace. The team is lively, intelligent, and considerate, working with me through every step of the process.”

Scott Smith, Senior Product Manager
Cyxtera
Niantic LabsNiantic logo

"Working with a small studio has been a blast. We loved the creativity, responsiveness, and dedication they bring into our projects. Can’t wait to collaborate on more projects with them!"

Zacky Ma
Niantic Labs
FizzBuzz
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