A studio built around understanding values
Jody - Founder & Designer
About the studio
After a decade working in design industry. I was tired of not dealing directly with the people I was designing for.
I always understood that before designing anything it was crucial to understand the fundamentals and where you want to take your business, but often these details were lost in translation. I created Studio Olival to address this, because I believe a brand should feel as carefully crafted as the product, service or experience behind it.
When I’m not getting square eyes, I’m usually drawn to the same things that influence the work – beautiful places, good food, interesting people, old buildings, thoughtful details and conversations that go a little deeper than expected.
My favourite things
Espresso Martinis · Swallows · Crime Dramas · Knitting · Dinner Chats · DIY
Studio Values
Curiosity, collaboration & craft
I want to understand before I make assumptions. I ask questions, dig a little deeper and take the time to understand what makes your business yours.
created for
Independent founders with big ambition
You don’t need to be a huge business to have big ambitions for what you’re building.
I work with founders who have created businesses that revolve around products, places or experiences they genuinely care about. They have a point of view. They care about how their business looks and feels. They want to communicate their value clearly, attract the right people and build something with substance.
Studio approach
Working directly matters
Good design isn’t just about making something look right. It’s about making something feel right because it makes sense.
When I’m talking to a founder, I’m listening for the details, the things they mention almost in passing, the patterns between what they say and what they do. I want to understand what makes them really unique before deciding how it should look. The result should feel considered and distinctive, but never random or disconnected from the business behind it.
