Silk is a brand design studio. We help shape companies that enrich everyday life—from hospitality and wellness to arts and culture. Our Core Services: Naming, Logo Design, Brand System Design, Content Strategy and Brand Experience. We partner with compelling brands to produce high quality work with uncommon feeling. From comprehensive identity systems to project-based design, Silk exists to make people feel their value.
Silk is a brand design studio. We help shape companies that enrich everyday life—from hospitality and wellness to arts and culture. Our Core Services: Naming, Logo Design, Brand System Design, Content Strategy and Brand Experience. We partner with compelling brands to produce high quality work with uncommon feeling. From comprehensive identity systems to project-based design, Silk exists to make people feel their value.
Silk is a brand design studio. We help shape companies that enrich everyday life—from hospitality and wellness to arts and culture. Our Core Services: Naming, Logo Design, Brand System Design, Content Strategy and Brand Experience. We partner with compelling brands to produce high quality work with uncommon feeling. From comprehensive identity systems to project-based design, Silk exists to make people feel their value.
We helped rebrand BaseNote, a financial investment app that lets fans invest in their favorite upcoming musicians. We helped the cofounders find their brand positioning, their tone and voice and visualize that into a brand identity that speaks to both musicians and to ‘fanvestors’.
We helped USC Radio Group transition to Classical California. We brought an antiquated brand into the digital contemporary world. We helped design the framework for their out of home marketing. Celebrating the beauty and iconic locations of California.
Innerwell is a revolutionary ketamine psychedelic therapy platform with an emphasis on therapy. We helped Innerwell start to finish: from creating their name, developing the brand strategy, designing the brand identity, packaging design and consumer facing website.
Topanga Social is made up of 24 of LA’s most buzzing restaurants and niche food brands—all coming together in the west valley to form an exciting new food social hang! We helped design a custom logotype and brand identity for this new project. We helped them with their brand messaging and art direction as well.
Overall rating
8 Reviews
Expertise
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Value for Money
Communication
Accuracy of Timeline
The Project
Branding
Completed
Jun 2022 - Jan 2024
25000-50000 USD
CEO
Arts, entertainment & music
2 - 9 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
4Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
5Value for Money
4Willingness to Refer
Summary
Working with Silk Studio on our rebranding project was a positive experience overall. Despite some initial challenges, we were able to collaborate effectively to create a brand that resonated with our vision. Their flexibility, communication, and ability to iterate on feedback were key strengths in delivering a successful outcome.
Project Description
Our collaboration with Silk Studio involved outlining a detailed timeline and scope of work. We started with brainstorming sessions to align our vision with their design work. Despite an initial discrepancy in the brand’s direction, we iterated through various options and feedback rounds to achieve our desired company identity.
Pros
Silk Studio demonstrated flexibility in adjusting timelines and meeting deadlines. Their portfolio showcased relevant work that aligned with our needs, and the final result received positive feedback from stakeholders. Communication through Figma, Slack, and Google Meet was effective.
Cons
There was a slight mismatch in expectations at the beginning of the project, but once addressed, the process ran smoothly. As we have yet to launch our new brand, we cannot provide concrete metrics on the impact of the engagement.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
The Project
Branding
Completed
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
25000-50000 USD
Marketing & Communications Manager
Arts, entertainment & music
2 - 9 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
5Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
5Value for Money
5Willingness to Refer
Summary
Silk Studio’s branding services for the museum exceeded expectations, with a collaborative and iterative process that resulted in innovative and fully realized brand concepts. The team’s creativity, experience, and alignment with our company’s values made the project highly successful, leading to future collaborations.
Project Description
Our team carefully selected Silk Studio after thorough research and meetings with various graphic design agencies. The collaborative and iterative process with Silk Studio involved interviews with key stakeholders at the Main Museum, leading to the creation of multiple innovative brand concepts. The team’s pragmatic approach and creative input resulted in fully realized brand concepts for both the Main Museum and Beta Main.
Pros
The well-designed deliverables exceeded our expectations, showcasing Silk Studio’s creativity and experience in producing high-quality results. The flawless workflow between our team and theirs, including in-person meetings and constant availability, was highly effective. Silk Studio’s alignment with our company’s values and enthusiasm for the project led to a brand that both teams were proud to share with the public.
Cons
Since our collaboration in 2017, Silk Studio has shown growth in people and skillsets. While they are actively working on improving their processes to become more efficient, as they take on more clients, there may be challenges in maintaining the same highly-personalized and creative approach for large-scale projects.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
The Project
Branding
Completed
Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
25000-50000 USD
CEO & Creative Director
Confidential
2 - 9 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
5Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
4Value for Money
5Willingness to Refer
Summary
Silk Studio’s dedication and one-on-one approach elevated our brand to the next level. Their attention to detail and understanding of our industry made them a valuable partner in our rebranding journey.
Project Description
Silk Studio conducted extensive interviews with my team and clients, conducted thorough research, and presented a comprehensive plan. They designed a new logo, branding materials, and revamped our website with a fresh look and font.
Pros
Their team was highly responsive to feedback, resulting in a collaborative and effective partnership. They went above and beyond to understand the luxury ceramics industry and exceeded our expectations in branding.
Cons
I can’t think of any areas for improvement. While they suggested a complete website rebuild, I opted for a redesign due to budget constraints.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
The Project
Other Design
Completed
Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
25000-50000 USD
Founder & Creative Director
Arts, entertainment & music
2 - 9 employees
Overall rating
Expertise
5Accuracy of Cost Estimates
5Communication & Responsiveness
5Accuracy of Timeline
5Value for Money
5Willingness to Refer
Summary
Working with this vendor was a fantastic experience. They are innovative, talented, and dedicated to delivering top-notch results. I highly recommend them for any branding or marketing project.
Project Description
I chose to collaborate with this vendor due to their exceptional reputation in the design and art direction community. Our partnership involved creating a unique name and aesthetic for Lujo Depot, as well as developing branding for an art fundraiser project. The vendor’s expertise and creativity elevated both projects to new heights.
Pros
Their ability to seamlessly collaborate and understand my vision was truly impressive. The workflow was smooth and organic, thanks to their open communication and hard-working team.
Cons
There are no areas for improvement that I can think of. The vendor exceeded my expectations in every aspect of the project.
Switched from another provider?
yes
Considered other providers?
yes
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