Savvy Studio is a design and branding practice based in New York and Mexico City. The studio's core practice is based on research and exploration of culture – inspired by art and materiality – creating each project in a deeply contemplative manner.

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Our work is fuelled by empathy to create something that feels just right, which in the end, is the finest gift a work can offer: making us feel good.

 
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We have a universal approach to design and creativity through its informality, its lack of conventional institutionalism and its earnestness. A committed combination of intimacy and spontaneity with avant-garde and high standards. We aim to create; and to form deep and relevant connections to both context and culture.

 
 
 
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OUR PROCESS

 

Our work process evolves constantly under review, but the goal remains the same: we approach the generals and move towards the specific aspects by taking into account all the factors and components that influence the project.

 
 
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1. UNDERSTANDING

We believe that the more information we gather, the easier it is to reach an attractive and unique solution, especially when taking into consideration information like hard data, the client’s vision, geographical and contextual research, brainstorming, and so on. Our brief compliments personal meetings with our clients, helping us assemble a variety of information like stories, emotions, personal experiences, and punctual and quantitative information.

 

2. RESEARCH

We aim to extend our understanding of a project by acquiring personal knowledge through research and exploration that goes from case studies and moves towards local trends and cultural references.

 

3. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

The How and Why. Our Creative Concept reinterprets the brand values with a solid understanding of storytelling. We seek to achieve brand consistency by discovering an authentic and inspiring voice for each one of our projects. Subsequently, we deconstruct the unique narrative through a sequence of visual communication and spatial applications, providing a long lasting and engaging Branding and Architecture experience.

 

4. BRANDING & ARCHITECTURE

Savvy builds an immersive Branding experience by collaborating closely with clients, creators and field experts in the pursuit of devising finely crafted projects that enhance the experience of the final users. Savvy works on different levels, carefully defining the whole essence of the project by working exhaustively on every detail. Regardless of the nature of the project, Savvy seeks to create an experience that will heighten people’s perceptions, challenge their expectations, and leave them with something of value at hand.

Team

 

PARTNERs

rafael prieto

Founder & Creative Director (NYC)
rafael@vvstudio.net

Bernardo Dominguez

Executive Director (CDMX)
bernardo@vvstudio.net

new york

Irene Arteaga

Art Director

LILY SIMON

Art Director

gabriella Scarafiotti

Designer

Mexico City

Lydia Rodríguez

Art Director

SEBASTIÁN PATIÑo

Designer

ana pÉREZ

Studio Manager

HANNAH ACHAR

Design Internship

contact

MAIL AT

hola@vvstudio.net