What Studio A does

Studio A (legal name: Studioa) is a brand consultancy founded in 1978 in Lima, Peru, specializing in comprehensive brand strategy and design services. The firm offers a 12-product suite including brand strategy, visual identity, brand architecture, naming and brand voice, brand valuation, customer journey mapping, design thinking, editorial design, retail design, digital products, brand content, and packaging design. Studio A has completed over 1,000 projects over its nearly 50-year history, serving an enterprise-dominant client base that spans banking (Interbank, Caja Cusco, MiBanco, Alfin), food and beverage (Backus, Alicorp, La Ibérica, Gloria, Cartavio), mining (Hochschild), conglomerates (Graña & Montero, Belcorp), retail (Tambo+, Monterey), cultural institutions (Muna Museum, MALI, Qhapaq Ñan UNESCO site), and government entities across Peru.

The firm operates from its headquarters at Av. Salaverry 3328, San Isidro, Lima, Peru, with a second studio in Barcelona, Spain opened in 2020. Studio A generates revenue through project-based professional services with custom quotes, engaging directly with clients through a consultative sales process initiated via their website contact form. The team comprises approximately 12-15 core members including a Presidente, Gerenta General, Design Director, and Financial Director, supported by designers, project heads, and production leads. Studio A differentiates through its deep understanding of Peruvian culture and heritage, nearly five decades of institutional knowledge, and a methodology combining strategic thinking with creative process.

Studio A is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or parent company. Its core technology consists of brand consultancy methodology and creative design processes rather than software products or AI/ML capabilities. The firm maintains no public-facing application, API, or digital platform products, operating purely as a professional services consultancy.

Name

Studio A

Legal name

Studioa

Website

https://studioa.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio A is a Lima, Peru-based brand consultancy founded in 1978 offering brand strategy, visual identity, packaging, and design services to enterprise clients across banking, food & beverage, retail, and government sectors in Latin America and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brand Consulting Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Brand consulting services
• Visual identity design
• Brand strategy
• Packaging design
• Brand architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

San Isidro

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Brand Consulting and Design Services: Studio A generates revenue through professional brand consultancy services including brand strategy, visual identity, brand architecture, naming, and related design services. Projects are custom engagements typically involving significant research, strategic development, and creative execution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Studio A is a brand consultancy that delivers comprehensive branding services including brand strategy, visual identity, brand architecture, naming and brand voice, packaging design, retail design, digital products, editorial design, and brand content. The firm engages on custom, project-based engagements that combine strategic research with creative execution to build brands with purpose for clients across multiple industries.

Product overview

Studio A is a brand consultancy firm founded in 1978, offering a comprehensive suite of branding services. Their core offerings include Brand Strategy, Visual Identity, Brand Architecture, Naming & Brand Voice, Brand Valuation, Customer Journey Map, Design Thinking, Editorial Design, Retail Design, Digital Products, Brand Content, and Packaging Design. Studio A works across diverse industry sectors including technology, FMCG, construction, mining, fashion, public entities, education, culture, food and beverages, health, security, financial services, transport, telecom, and social initiatives. The firm has created over 1000 projects in nearly 50 years, serving clients ranging from Peruvian cultural institutions (Muna Museum, MALI) to major consumer brands (Alicorp, Backus, La Ibérica) and financial institutions (Alfin, Interbank, Prima AFP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brand Strategy

Named customers35 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Siegel+Gale: Global brand strategy, design, and experience consultancy focused on simplicity-led brand expression. Comparable to Studio A as a full-service brand consultancy serving enterprises and government-adjacent clients.
• Pentagram: Independent design studio famed for visual identity, packaging, and editorial design across cultural and corporate clients. Comparable to Studio A on the design-craft half of the brand-consulting offering.
• Wolff Olins: Global brand consultancy with deep expertise in brand strategy, identity, and experience across consumer and corporate clients. Directly comparable to Studio A across the brand lifecycle offering.
• Interbrand: Global brand consultancy operating across strategy, naming, visual identity, and brand valuation. Direct comparable to Studio A's full-service brand consulting practice, with the same core offering set and methodology.
• FutureBrand: Global brand consultancy (Interpublic) covering strategy, naming, identity, and experience design. Comparable across service scope and enterprise-client orientation to Studio A.
• Lippincott: Brand strategy and identity consultancy known for research-driven methodology and iconic corporate identity work. Comparable to Studio A in focus on long-tenure, strategic brand engagements with major enterprises.
• Landor & Fitch: Global brand strategy and design consultancy (WPP) that operates at the intersection of brand strategy, identity, and experience design. Closely comparable to Studio A in service mix and enterprise client base.
• MetaDesign: International brand and design consultancy with deep heritage in strategic identity and corporate design systems. Comparable to Studio A on long-tenure brand-system engagements with major organizations.

Emerging players

• Anagrama: Mexico-based brand strategy and design consultancy with strong LATAM presence in brand identity, packaging, and digital product design. Closest geographic peer to Studio A within the LATAM region.
• Bulletproof (No7): Independent brand consultancy with experience in CPG, beverage, and FMCG branding — directly comparable to Studio A's strong portfolio in food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studioa-branding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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