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Design & Art Direction

You recognize a strong brand at a glance. We create visual identities that capture attention, tell a story and build a lasting emotional connection with your audience.

What we do

Decode your brand

Understand every attribute of your brand — its history, values, market — to build an identity that rings true.

Create a unique identity

Design a memorable visual system — logo, typography, colors, iconography — that captures the essence of who you are.

Define your visual language

Set the visual rules that make you unmistakable — consistent across every touchpoint, from screen to paper.

Explore visual worlds that didn't exist yesterday

New creative tools to craft visuals, moodboards and concepts that were unimaginable until now.

Roll out the brand across every touchpoint

Bring your identity to life everywhere — website, social media, packaging, signage, video, motion design.

Create a living brand!

The ultimate goal: a brand that breathes, evolves and builds a lasting emotional connection with your audience.

Meaning before form

Every project begins with an immersion in your world. We decode your brand, analyze its attributes, understand what makes it singular — before touching a single pixel.

Nothing is decorative. Every graphic choice — a color, a typeface, a space — is guided by meaning. We strip away the superfluous until only the essential remains, and that essential becomes impossible to forget.

From logo to motion design, from packaging to website — the brand unfolds with consistency across every touchpoint, driven by rigorous art direction.

What we bring you

The exacting, sensitive eye of an art director

Visual identities built to last, not to follow trends

Total consistency from logo to motion design, from print to digital

Creations rooted in meaning, driven by bold aesthetics

Our ambition: brands that outlast trends.Meaning, aesthetics, impact — united.

The power of the collective

At Studio 1789, design never works in isolation. Paolo collaborates directly with Michelle (strategy) and Gaël (web development) so that every creation is grounded in strategic vision and comes to life through interfaces that actually perform. That's what happens when strategy, design and code share the same table.

Frequently asked questions

What is art direction?
Art direction defines a brand's visual universe: color palette, typography, photographic style, layout. It ensures consistency across all your communication materials.
What is the difference between visual identity and brand guidelines?
Visual identity is the set of graphic elements that represent your brand (logo, colors, fonts). Brand guidelines are the rulebook that keeps them consistent everywhere.
Can you rebrand visually without changing the name?
Yes, it's actually very common. A visual rebrand modernizes your image while preserving your brand equity. We analyze what works in your current identity and evolve the rest.
How long does it take to create a visual identity?
Plan for 3 to 6 weeks for a complete visual identity: audit, creative research, proposals, feedback rounds, finalized brand guidelines and rollout across your touchpoints.

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