DDM.studio is a branding & design agency led by founder and lead creative, Danielle de Matos. A graduate of IIE Vega School of Branding in Cape Town. She began her design journey in 2013, working for a variety of architecture firms, advertising agencies, hotels and branding collectives. Crafting her experience & enthusiasm for print and digital media into what has now become, DDM.studio - An independent design practice, collaborating with a global network of creatives to provide clients with an almost 'full studio' offering. Takes creative risks to make graphics & brands that mean something to people.
ABOUT ME
DESIGN BRAND STRATEGY
My greatest joy is bringing a clients unique branding visions to life, but the creative process requires careful planning, clear objectives, and a clear and defined personality and mood. Before we build, we brainstorm, blueprint, and explore ideas.
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Research & discovery
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Consumer Insights & Trends
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Brand values, vision and mission
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Product & Service Vision
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Go-To-Market Planning
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Rollout planning and timeline development
BRAND IDENTITY
DESIGN
A logo can propel you, but it doesn’t define you. Your brand has an identity, something so much more. Its about your style, your values, your philosophy.
It’s about the feelings you evoke & experience you desire for your customers. DDM.studio can help you create that experience by illuminating the features that make your brand special.
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Brand Mood, personality & Positioning
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Visual Language & Art Direction
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Design Production & Execution
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Font, colour, imagery & messaging
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Brand Guidelines & Playbooks
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Campaign Development/Assets
CREATIVE
CONSULTING
As a branding expert in the creative industry i am able to provide clinets with advice and guidance on their prospective or existing branding, advertising, and website design. This time can be a valuable assets to any business, as it provides the insight for brands to thrive, and to help create effective and impactful brands.
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Guidance through production
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Branding workshopping sessions
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Q & A's about your current/prospective design strategy
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Brand guidance & growth strategy
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Campaign and collateral Development