From the studio

Notes on branding, web design, and digital strategy from the studio.

Brand identity moodboard for a client project
Published on 2026-08-01

How to Build a Brand Identity That Actually Converts

A logo isn't a brand. Here's what actually turns a visual identity into a business asset that brings in clients.

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Logo redesign study for a hair salon brand
Published on 2026-08-05

5 Signs Your Logo Needs a Redesign

Your logo doesn't need to change because you're bored of it. Here are the actual signals that it's holding your business back.

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Color palette applied to a healthcare brand
Published on 2026-08-10

Color Psychology in Branding: What Your Palette Says

Color choices aren't just aesthetic — they're the fastest signal a brand sends before anyone reads a single word.

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Component library for a startup brand
Published on 2026-08-14

From Sketch to System: Building a Design System for Startups

A design system isn't a luxury for big companies — it's what keeps a fast-moving startup's product from falling apart visually.

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Laptop showing a website performance dashboard
Published on 2026-08-18

Core Web Vitals in 2026: What Actually Matters for SEO

Google's ranking signals keep shifting. Here's what still genuinely moves the needle for search visibility.

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Studio desk with code on screen
Published on 2026-08-21

Why We Chose Next.js for Client Projects

Framework choice isn't just a technical preference — it shapes how fast a site loads and how well it ranks.

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Motion study frame from a client project
Published on 2026-08-25

The Case for Motion Design: Animations That Convert, Not Distract

Good motion design is invisible when it's working — it guides attention instead of showing off.

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Website language switcher concept
Published on 2026-08-28

A Practical Guide to Multilingual Websites (i18n Done Right)

Translating your text is the easy part. Here's what actually makes a multilingual site work for search and for users.

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Florenço's Studio building exterior
Published on 2026-09-01

Inside Our Design Process: From Discovery Call to Launch

A behind-the-scenes look at how a project actually moves from a first conversation to a live website.

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Pray Work Sleep gym website homepage
Published on 2026-09-04

What We Learned Building Pray Work Sleep's Website

A look back at the boxing gym project — what worked, what we'd change, and what it taught us about brand-first web design.

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Mockup of a client website on multiple devices
Published on 2026-09-08

Zürich to Coimbra: Running a Creative Studio Across Two Countries

Notes on what changes — and what doesn't — when your studio spans two countries and three languages.

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Florenço's Studio logo
Published on 2026-09-11

Why We Redesigned Our Own Portfolio (Again)

Studios are famously bad at finishing their own websites. Here's why we keep coming back to ours anyway.

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Mockup of a client mobile site with an animated circular logo
Published on 2026-09-13

How We Use GSAP to Bring Our Projects to Life

CSS transitions only get you so far. Here's how GreenSock timelines, scroll-triggered reveals, and a strict respect for reduced motion actually show up in our work.

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