Brands built to be seen and remembered. Portfolio coming soon.
Inspired by ‘bola de gude,’ the marbles used in a traditional Brazilian game, our name reflects the balance of precision, strategy, and enjoyment — core values in our design practice.
Behind the Build — The Gude Process:
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Collect the foundational information for the project.
Tailored Briefing: We begin with a conversation to understand your vision, challenges, and goals. This is supported by tailored questionnaires that help us uncover key insights — from market context and relevant references to visual preferences and brand personality. This step aligns expectations and sets a clear strategic tone for the project.
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Identify key insights and uncover opportunities.
With a strong foundation in place, we now open up the creative space. This phase is about discovery — this helps us understand the forces at play and where your brand can stand out.
Segment Immersion:We dive into the landscape surrounding your brand — studying your segment, analyzing the competitive environment, and identifying key market dynamics.
Reference Mapping:Through curated visual research, we gather design references, aesthetic cues, and cultural signals that reflect your brand’s ambitions.
Opportunity Framing:By connecting insights from research with your brand’s essence, we begin to shape a field of opportunity. This guides the creative direction toward purposeful and differentiated outcomes.
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Synthesize findings into creative concepts.
After immersing ourselves in research and exploration, this phase is about clarity.
Conceptual Synthesis: We distill the key findings into meaningful visual concepts. These narratives are crafted to reflect your brand’s essence, tone, and future positioning. This is where strategy begins to take a tangible shape.
Look & Feel Alignment: We showcase the concept through curated visual directions that serve as a creative compass — helping us align on the overall aesthetic before moving into design. Together, we review and refine the chosen direction — ensuring it resonates with your brand’s identity, goals, and audience. Once approved, this becomes the creative foundation for the next phase.
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Transform ideas into tangible outcomes.
With a clear creative direction in place, we now move from concept to creation. This phase is where strategy, storytelling, and design converge to shape a final brand expression that is both thoughtful and impactful.
Design Execution: We translate the approved direction into a cohesive visual identity or packaging system. Every detail is designed with intention, reinforcing your brand’s values and positioning. The finalized design is presented with context — explaining the rationale behind each element and how it supports your brand’s expression.
Refinement & Finalization: We aim for a result that both you and we are proud of — and one your audience will remember. We offer two rounds of thoughtful revisions to ensure the outcome feels right: refined, aligned, and ready to be shared with the world.