Grafikisto

Even business owners who don't think of themselves as visually-oriented find design to provide direction for their ideas, giving solidity to their visions. Design gives you something tangible to work with, clarifying and energizing your purpose.

One of the most fun directives as a designer is when you're asked to evoke a particular era. The challenge here is creating a design that evokes, say, the Deco era of Portuguese Africa, at the same time that it feels distinctly fresh, unmistakably a product of today. We understand how subtle choices in color, framing, and typography can tie your brand identity to the nostalgic past without creating a full-blown pastiche. Sometimes a little bit goes a long way. We know h...ow to turn the dial up or down, creating a mood that is as strong or subtle as you want it to be. Behind Chá de Saudade is NAMODA PROJECTS by artist @cas_amandaa. We worked with #cassinamoda in designing the box packaging for her limited edition teaa tea that originates from Gurue, Mozambiquewith roots tied to the plantation her grandfather and family was raised in. Designed by Grafikisto. Printed by @presshausla See more

Living in these historic times, it's more important than ever for businesses to be connected to causes they care about. This doesn't mean you need to publicize every act of generosityin fact, most of our clients want specifically to remain tactful and low-key. But audiences want to know that the brands they engage with care just as much as them, and good design can allow you to do that with simplicity and grace.

Your branding is the face of your business. You should be sure to present yourself as thoughtfully as you run your company. We're here to create designs that help you harness everything that you do best.

People often focus on the decorative elements of design, but the truth is, good visuals should wordlessly communicate all of the most important things about your brand. Beyond attracting customers from the get-go, this also should save you time in the long run, distilling into a single instant what would take much longer to put into words.

We work with clients working at masterful levels of craft and service. Our designs reflect your seriousness of purpose and the high quality of your offerings. Photo by @kelly_sikkema on Unsplash

One could argue, graphic design starts with a mood and gives it substance. Even for aesthetically-oriented clients like our own, it can be tricky to capture the essence of inspiration in a design idea, which is where we come in. As we redesign @jessemockrin’s website we find we can merge the analytical and informative with the beauty and expressive nature of her work. Image: #jessemockrin Fallen, 2020; Oil on cotton. Each: 49 in. x 34 in. Total: 49 in. x 68 in. On view at #nathaliekarggallery in New York as part of X, a two person exhibition of work by Jesse Mockrin and Elsa Sahal.

Our clients come to us with words like... Sophisticated, elegant, and understated; clean, contemporary, and modern; classic, high-end, and high-quality; experimental, innovative, and considered; confident, direct, and informative; unexpected, expressive, and evocative ... and we bring them to life in design.... Giving shape to high-level concepts and conceiving them into tangible deliverableswhether through branding, packaging design, and website designis where we thrive. We are currently working with @jessemockrin on a website redesign. Can’t wait to share more. Image: Jesse Mockrin, Fallen, 2020; Oil on cotton. Each: 49 in. x 34 in. Total: 49 in. x 68 in. On view at Nathalie Karg Gallery in New York as part of X, a two person exhibition of work by Jesse Mockrin and Elsa Sahal. See more

We work with clients who have deep personal connections to their businesses, and whose audiences seek a personal touch. Through carefully considered visual elements, design can help you showcase your journey, share your purpose, and communicate your message.

For those who have made the huge step of getting their businesses off the ground, rebranding can offer a moment of pause and clarity. Starting with the big picture and moving into the nitty gritty details, our rebranding services will not just invigorate your designs but your approach to your business, reawakening the enthusiasm that led you to get started in the first place.