Studio Offerings

Helping founders turn bold visions into real brands

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You already know what
you’re building

The vision has always been clear to you. What has been harder is finding the language, structure, and creative direction to make it real for the people it was always meant to reach. That is where we come in.

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Where the Work Begins

For the founders who are ready to keep building and take their brand to the next level.

BRAND STRATEGY

The Brand Blueprint

Most founders who arrive here know exactly what they are building. The vision is real and the conviction behind it is genuine. What is missing is the architecture to make that vision legible to the people it was always meant to reach.

The Brand Blueprint is where we build that architecture together. Across two working sessions we move through everything that makes your brand what it is. Who you are, why you exist, what you promise, and who your brand genuinely belongs to. Then we translate all of that into the governing standards that will direct every decision that follows, how the brand must behave, how it must sound, and what creative territory it owns.

Everything built across both sessions is captured in one comprehensive brand strategy document. The meaning system, the strategic direction, and the complete creative brief for your brand, all in one place.

    • Brand Exploration Questionnaire to surface business context and founder instincts before we begin

    • Strategy session to build the complete meaning foundation and translate it into governing laws, voice direction, and creative signals

    • Comprehensive Brand Strategy Document delivering your complete brand strategy, audience direction, voice standards, and creative brief in one document

Investment $3,500

Timeline: 3-4 Weeks

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Build upon your foundation

For the founders who are ready to go deeper in their branding journey!

Where Visionary Brands Come to Life

Where Visionary Brands Come to Life

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Have another question? Send us an email at hello@theessentiellestudio.co.

  • The Brand Blueprint is the best starting point for most founders. If you have a specific question before committing to a full engagement, The Clarity Call is a great first step. And if you are still figuring it out, reach out and we will help you find the right fit.

  • Yes, and here is why: Visual identity built without a strategic foundation is just design. When the strategy comes first, every creative decision has something real to answer to and the result feels completely and unmistakably yours.

  • To begin, you will complete the inquiry form on our site. You can expect a response within 1 to 2 business days.

    If your project is a good fit, you will be invited to a discovery call. Following that conversation, a detailed proposal outlining scope, timeline, and next steps will be sent for review.

  • Project start dates depend on current availability and the scope of work, and are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

  • Yes. All projects on put on 2 or 3 part payment structure. This allows you to move forward confidently while balancing your investment throughout the process. If you have specific needs or questions around payment structure, you are welcome to note that in your inquiry.

    Please note, a non-refundable deposit in required to complete booking.

  • "I always felt like I knew exactly where we were in the process, what was needed from me, and all my feedback or questions were quickly implemented or answered."

    It was a dream experience working with Alexandra and The Essentielle Studio! Her designs are amazing, and I love the intentionality she puts behind the work. She created exactly what I wanted, and worked tirelessly to make sure my website felt like me. The questions she asked made me think about my brand and website through a new framework that was incredibly beneficial. I always felt like I knew exactly where we were in the process, what was needed from me, and all my feedback or questions were quickly implemented or answered. I cannot recommend her enough!

    — Nidhi Bhatt | Founder of MPD & Daughters

  • "...a brand identity that truly captures the essence of our values."

    Throughout the entire branding journey, The Essentielle Studio was thoughtful, creative, and an absolute joy to work with. Alexandra was always patient and collaborative, which resulted in a brand identity that truly captures the essence of our values. I am thrilled and immensely thankful for the vision and professionalism provided by The Essentielle Studio.

    — Marcell Snodgrass | Founder of EVNTH

  • "She listens attentively to your desires and you can see it well delivered through the designs she creates..."

    “The Essentielle Studio truly transforms thought into vision and vision into reality. I appreciate Alexandra for not holding back on her gift/skillset and providing solutions in areas that I was not 100% sure on. She listens attentively to your desires and you can see it well delivered through the designs she creates. So happy to have found her and I would work with her again in a heartbeat!”

    — Uloma Okoro | Founder of Our Good Home

  • "...she created an environment that allowed for effective collaboration...”

    Working with Alexandra was wonderful. Throughout the project, she created an environment that allowed for effective collaboration. She was also very receptive to feedback and did an amazing job meeting our needs. It was a pleasure working with her.

    — Shana, Monique, & Derick | Founders of Soulwell

  • "She took the time to really understand our vision and passion..."

    “Alexandra is truly a Gem! From the beginning to the end, Alexandra hit the mark! She took the time to really understand our vision and passion. She required us to dig deep and really think about our brand from the various perspectives. With our answers, Alexandra curated our Brand Identity. The first brand presentation she sent over brought happy tears to my eyes because it allowed me to see my vision as a reality! I am so grateful for our time working together and will definitely recommend The Essentielle Studio to those looking to take their brand to the next level. Working with Alexandra was a collaborative dream! Our entire team loved working with Alexandra!”

    — Alexus Haynie | Founder of Made Gentle Beauty

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Ready to bring your vision to life?

We work with founders who are ready to do the work of making their vision real! Let us help be a part of that journey.

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