About D21 Studio

Recently, while discussing the development of a new brand—especially in cases where it is connected to a specific place and needs to address very diverse audiences—I came to an important conclusion.
Very often, clients who come for the service of brand and visual identity development have not fully considered what happens afterward. Many believe that once a logo is created, a color palette defined, and fonts selected, the work is done. In reality, that is only the beginning.
Creating a new brand is the first step. What follows is a much longer and often more complex process – brand development. This process ultimately determines whether a brand becomes recognizable, trustworthy, and truly alive.
Of course, it is very important to design a brand that reflects:
your values, your audience, and the direction of your business.
But that is only where it starts. For a brand to work, it needs to be consistently shown, used, and developed over time.
A good example is our own experience with building the D21 Studio brand. We chose what is probably one of the most challenging paths—starting from a blank page, without a predefined story. Our motto was simple: “Let the work speak.”
This is not an easy path. It requires time, patience, and consistent effort. But in our case, it turned out to be the right choice. Over time, the story of the studio developed naturally through experience, projects, people, and situations. It became layered, sometimes even unusual, and at the beginning we did not fully realize that it was forming in this way.
Today I can confidently say that the studio is alive precisely because of this approach. The team is part of the studio’s story, and the studio’s story reflects the team.
Of course, this is just one example.
So what is the main point?
It is very simple — brand creation is not the destination. It is the beginning.
If you want your brand to work for you, it needs to be continuously developed, used, and shown.
A brand lives in your communication, your work, your client experience, your social media, and your daily activities.
And there is a very simple comparison that explains it well.
A flower in a pot does not bloom on its own. From time to time it needs to be watered, cared for, and placed in the light. Only then will it continue to grow and bring joy to both you and your guests.
The same is true for a brand.
If you take care of it, it grows.
If you forget about it, it slowly fades.


Mārtiņš Strods – Creative Director

We are always glad to share our experience and professional knowledge. That’s why we’re happy to take part in seminars, lectures, discussions, and other events where we can speak about design, branding, communication, and business development.
Our daily work is closely connected to brand creation, visual identity development, communication, and the execution of various design solutions. For this reason, it’s important for us to share practical insights—not only about how strong brands are built, but also how design and communication can help businesses grow and evolve.
In seminars and lectures, we talk about real-life case studies, brand identity creation, the role of design in business development, public relations, marketing, and visual communication. Our goal is to make these topics clear, accessible, and practically applicable for entrepreneurs, organizations, and emerging professionals alike.
In addition to public events, we also offer individual consultations on a wide range of topics related to design, brand development, public relations, communication, and marketing. Often, a thoughtful conversation and an external strategic perspective can help a business uncover new opportunities and make better decisions.


Līva Soltuma
Project Manager

We truly appreciate every one of our clients. Every project, every order, and every collaboration matters to us. It is the trust of our clients and the positive feedback we receive that allows us to grow and continue developing.
We are especially grateful that many of our clients recommend us to their partners, colleagues, and friends. This is the highest recognition of the quality of our work and the value we strive to deliver.
Recently, we have also seen a very positive trend – our client base is expanding beyond Latvia. This brings us great satisfaction and at the same time motivates us to keep improving, developing new solutions, and offering even higher-quality services.
We will continue to grow, evolve, and create projects we can proudly stand behind together with our clients.
Thank you for choosing us!


Daniela Bula
Assistant Project Manager
Public Relations Specialist