About D21 Studio

This month has been an interesting one.
Not in a chaotic or exhausting way, but rather as the beginning of a new phase, where things I once only thought about are starting to awaken. There have been changes, and I increasingly believe they are for the better — and perhaps even necessary.
I’ve come to understand that growth requires change: changing the way I think, the environment I’m in, the people I walk this path with, and even the story I tell myself about who I am.
Lately, I’ve felt especially strongly how much our environment can hold us in place. And if I want to become better, I need to be where growth is happening — among people who inspire, where the content I consume expands my thinking, and where conversations spark ideas rather than drain energy.
Change can be frightening, but the moment you take the first step, you realize it actually sets you free.
If there’s one thing that’s clear to me right now, it’s this: growth doesn’t happen by accident. It begins the moment you choose to change.

Mārtiņš Strods – Creative Director

Lately, we’ve been thinking more and more about how diverse our work truly is. Every sign, every project, and every solution is created with care and a genuine desire to do it as well as possible. We create all our work with joy, and we put a piece of ourselves into each one. Yet, from time to time, there are special projects that stay with us for much longer.
One of those recent projects is the illuminated wooden sign for Dr. Apse. This project was rich in new experiences, technical challenges, and creative exploration — from the very first ideas to the last screw.
One of the greatest values throughout this process was the positive communication with the client. When collaboration is built on ease, understanding, and mutual trust, the result seems to come together naturally — high-quality, beautiful, and with a story of its own. And that was exactly the case here. In the end, we felt a genuine sense of pride in what we had accomplished.
But the greatest reward of all is the moment when you see true joy and gratitude in the client’s eyes.
Projects like these remind us why we do what we do.

D21 Studio

This month, we’ve been reflecting on our work from a different perspective — especially on how much of the final result is actually shaped by the consultations we provide to our clients. Our consultations are not quick “few-minute” conversations. They are thoughtful, detailed, and carefully explained. We invest time, knowledge, and experience to ensure each client receives the best possible solution.
At the same time, we’ve come to realize something else: sometimes this work goes unnoticed. Not intentionally, but often simply because clients don’t see the full process behind the scenes — the analysis, comparisons, and evaluations behind every recommendation. The multiple times we review information, discuss options, and propose alternatives to make sure the result is truly right.
Still, we continue to do what we do because we believe in what we create.
Our consultations are part of our values. They give clients confidence and allow us to arrive at the best solution together.
If this month reminded us of anything, it’s this: quality begins with a conversation.

D21 Studio