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Studio M Visual Design applies strategic design thinking and visual narrative to help purpose-centered clients clarify complex messages and drive engagement. Founded in 1998, the small team delivers brand identity, print and digital collateral, data-driven stories, animations, environmental graphics, and web design. The agency focuses on social impact sectors including healthcare, education, advocacy, cultural institutions, and local government.
Studio M Visual Design is a branding and design agency founded in 1998 by Kate McCarthy. The studio applies strategic design thinking and visual narrative to help purpose-centered clients clarify complex messages and drive engagement. The small team, under 49 employees, brings enthusiasm, empathy, and expertise to every project, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
The agency delivers a wide spectrum of services including brand identity and logos, print and digital collateral, data-driven stories and animations, environmental graphics, and web design. Areas of expertise include digital design and motion graphics. The studio's emblem—an elephant inspired by founder Kate's childhood—symbolizes wisdom, strength, and distinctive style, driving their mission to spark positive change.
Key clients span sectors such as healthcare, education, advocacy, cultural institutions, and local government, reflecting Studio M's focus on social impact. The agency also serves the beauty industry and works with startups and small businesses. Notable clients include the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, SuperOhm, and IACC.
The agency is headquartered remotely in San Diego, California, United States. Pricing details are available upon inquiry, with no minimum budget or hourly rate publicly listed. The studio was founded in 1998 and maintains a small, dedicated team.
No Google reviews are available for Studio M Visual Design at this time. The agency's portfolio includes branding work for the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, demonstrating its ability to create meaningful visual identities for mission-driven organizations.
Services
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Video Production
Industries Served
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Pros
- Applies strategic design thinking and visual narrative to clarify complex messages
- Anchors projects in deep discovery and creative rigor
- Committed to equity and inclusion in design
- Focuses on social impact sectors like healthcare, education, and advocacy