What we do
We build brands with backbone—brands that know what they stand for, and how to thrive in a world that doesn’t wait around.
What we do
Brand Design
Communication Strategy
Art Direction
Packaging Design
Naming
Signage & Wayfinding
Typography
Social Media Strategy
Environmental Design
Editorial Design
We bring decades of hard-won experience to the table and use it to push our clients further than they thought possible.
Leadership
Leading doesn’t always have to be from the front, it can take many forms. Our aim is to work closely with you, to analyse and assess your market so that you can put your best foot forward. We will work closely together with you to clearly define your proposition & culture. This will then be translated into your corporate strategy and identity. Together we will define your audience, product/ service and position in the market.
Strategy
Being clear on the proposition is the first thing, then carrying that proposition to market is the next key step. Developing a market plan reflective of the priorities for the business, strategic goals and targets, and focusing on the want to lead, follows naturally on from there. Each strategic solution is unique, but will typically incorporate communication strategy, thought leadership and a cross-channel media plan.
Delivery
Our motivation lies in making an impact and delivering tangible results. For us that means being involved in the delivery of the strategy across all touch-points, and working together with our network of specialists to produce and direct across all platforms.
Durability
Successful brands are built over time with strong foundations. Our role is to keep alive the tension between the vision and the challenges faced when dealing with day to day business realities. Leading the field requires energy and agility in an environment that is constantly shifting. We support our clients on this journey by staying alive to rapidly changing markets and the challenges this presents. And above all else, we promote a culture of openness, honesty and experimentaton to transport this success.
Studio Bell is a brand and design studio founded by New Zealander Sara Bellamy, now based in Zurich. After years building brands for others, she started Studio Bell to do it her way: no fluff, no formula. Just sharp thinking, strong design, and stories that hold up under pressure. Her latest project, Finefolk, comes from a love of food—and a belief that design isn’t decoration. It’s how something works, feels, and earns its place.