Studio Zen

What Studio Zen does

Studio Zen is a freelance graphic design studio ('infographiste freelance') operating as a French sole proprietorship ('profession libérale') under SIRET 435 218 540 00027, founded by Louis-Emmanuel Pavard and based at 2 Rue Plessis de la Musse, Nantes, France. The studio was established in 2003 and offers a broad portfolio of design services organized into specialized categories: global communication, visual identity (logos and graphic charters), trend books, illustration and photography, publishing (posters, magazines, catalogues), motion design and video, object design, space planning, and event design.

The business is operated by a single individual with no external employees, funding, or institutional ownership; it is entirely founder-owned and bootstrapped. Revenue is generated through direct, project-based engagements with clients, with no publicly disclosed pricing — services appear to be quote-based custom work. Clients span SMBs, enterprises, public-sector bodies, and nonprofits across diverse verticals including agriculture, banking, construction, healthcare, sports, food and beverage, and engineering. Notable logos include Crédit Agricole Atlantique Vendée, Apave, Chambres d'agriculture, Stade Nantais Rugby, NRMV, and Galard.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer: the proprietor markets services through the studio website (with a 'Digishop' portfolio), social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), a blog ('Actualités' / 'laquestionZen'), and a referral network of partners in marketing, events, manufacturing, and printing. Studio Zen is an official partner of Stade Nantais Rugby and NRMV, and a member of the RDV de la Com local communication network, all of which serve as referral and lead-generation channels. Geographic scope is domestic, focused on the Nantes metropolitan area in France.

Name

Studio Zen

Legal name

M. Louis-Emmanuel PAVARD (STUDIO ZEN)

Website

https://studiozen.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio Zen is a one-person freelance graphic design studio in Nantes, France, founded in 2003 by Louis-Emmanuel Pavard, providing project-based visual identity, publishing, motion design, packaging, and event design services to SMBs, enterprises, and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic Design Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430), Graphic Design Services (54143), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Freelance graphic design
• Visual identity design
• Brand identity services
• Motion design video
• Print publishing design

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Freelance Graphic Design Services: Project-based professional services for graphic design including visual identity, commercial and institutional documents, advertising, and web design. Revenue generated through direct client engagements, custom project work, and service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio Zen is a freelance graphic design studio offering custom project-based design services covering global communication, visual identity (logos, graphic charters), publishing, illustration and photography, motion design and video, object design, space planning, and event communication. Services are delivered directly to businesses and organizations in the Nantes region by a single freelance practitioner, with no software or technology product sold.

Product overview

Studio Zen is a freelance graphic design studio (infographiste freelance) based in Nantes, France, operated by Louis-Emmanuel Pavard. The studio offers a comprehensive portfolio of design services organized into a main portfolio platform (Digishop) featuring multiple specialized service categories: Communication globale (global communication), Identité visuelle (visual identity comprising Charte graphique and Logotype sub-services), Carnet de tendances (trend books), Illustration & photo, Édition (publishing including Affiche, Journal & catalogue, and Etiquette & Pack sub-services), Motion design & vidéo (motion graphics and video), Design d'objet (product design), Aménagement d'espace (space design), and Événementiel (event design). The studio operates primarily as a service-based business rather than a software product company, with all offerings being custom design work presented through an online portfolio platform.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Communication globale (Global Communication) End-to-end graphic communication services covering the full mix of visual, print, digital, and event deliverables needed to support a client's overall communication strategy. Targeted at businesses and organizations in the Nantes area without in-house design capability.
• Identité visuelle (Visual Identity) Visual identity design services covering brand development, logo creation, and graphic charter documentation for businesses establishing or refreshing their brand. Targeted at SMBs and organizations needing a coherent visual system.
• Logotype (Logo Design) Custom logotype design as part of the broader visual identity service. Targeted at businesses and sports clubs commissioning a new brand mark, with examples including Stade Nantais Rugby, AtlantiC Ingenierie, C-GLI, Falga Vennetier, and SB2C.
• Charte graphique (Graphic Charter) Creation of graphic charters documenting visual standards (typography, color, logo usage) for clients such as C-GLI, Nantes Rénovation, AeZio, Artésial, and Lexcorpus to ensure brand consistency across all communications.
• Carnet de tendances (Trend Book) Trend book creation capturing current design trends and visual references to inform brand and communication strategy. Targeted at clients seeking to align their visual communications with contemporary visual culture.
• Illustration & photo Custom illustration and photography production for commercial and editorial use. Targeted at clients needing original visual assets for publications, advertising, or branded communications.
• Édition (Publishing) Print publishing design including magazines, catalogs, posters, and other editorial materials. Targeted at organizations producing branded publications such as Crédit Agricole Atlantique Vendée, Agrovif, Chambres d'agriculture, ABM Pharmareva, CGALA, and Apave.
• Motion design & vidéo Motion graphics and video production for clients such as Atlantelec, NRMV, Pub Océane, and Petrosleeve, covering animated content, promotional videos, and trend notebooks.
• Design d'objet (Object Design) Custom object and product design services producing physical or three-dimensional branded items for clients. Targeted at brands needing designed objects beyond print and screen.
• Aménagement d'espace (Space Design) Space planning and layout services for commercial, retail, or event environments. Targeted at businesses such as Chesneau needing designed spaces, and used in conjunction with event design work for clients like Cogévie.
• Événementiel (Event Design) Event design and visual communication services for trade shows, open houses, and promotional events. Targeted at businesses such as Alliatech and sports-club partners requiring event stands and on-site communication materials.
• Etiquette & Pack (Label and Packaging Design) Label and packaging design for product brands across wine, food, and natural products. Targeted at product manufacturers such as GALARD, Mensura, Olivier Hodebert, and C Nature needing branded packaging artwork.

Named customers26 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NRMV (Nantes Rezé Métropole Volley)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Studio Zen developed a partnership with NRMV (Nantes Rezé Métropole Volley) for the 2019/2020 season. Studio Zen is entrusted with creating the club's communication tools. As part of the partnership, VIP match invitations are offered to Studio Zen clients.
• Stade Nantais RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Zen is an official partner of Stade Nantais Rugby. The partnership involves creating communication tools for the club. For the 2019/2020 season, Studio Zen also manages VIP match invitations for rugby enthusiasts as part of this partnership.
• Partenaires RDV de la ComminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudio Zen is a member of the RDV de la Com network, a local communication professionals network in Nantes area that facilitates referrals and collaboration among design and communication specialists.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/studiozen.fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio-zen-fr
• Instagraminstagram.com/studiozen.freelance

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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