10 Years Serving
Lion-Hearted Brands

ABOUT THE STUDIO

Santoro Design is a New England-based Branding & Design Studio helping early-stage start-ups and small businesses craft scalable and dynamic brand presences.

Branding is the backbone of everything we do.

No matter how large or small your company is, a strong brand makes all the difference in the world. Communicating with your key audience in a way that’s cohesive and true to your brand can make an interaction enjoyable or forgettable, which can result in a sale or missed opportunity. As a studio, we’ve always taken this seriously.

It’s why when you work with us, we leave no stone unturned. From start to finish, we work with you to create a brand presence that reflects your company intrinsically and down to the core, and help you carry it throughout all of your brand touchpoints. We consider our clients as partners in every part of the project, and our process has been built on that principle.

OUR STUDIO’S CAPABILITIES

How We Can Help To Grow Your Brand

001: Branding

Brand Auditing
Brand Strategy & Positioning
Logo & Identity System Design
Typography & Color Palette Systems
Iconography
Presentation Deck Template Systems
Business Stationery Systems
Brand Style Guides

002: Interactive

Website Auditing
User Experience (UX) Design
User Interface (UI) Design
Design Systems
Website Design (WordPress)
Website Design (Squarespace)

003: Creative Production

Creative & Art Direction
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Print & Publication Design
Package Design Systems
Presentation Design
Apparel & Merchandise Design
Tradeshow Booth & Event Materials
Social Graphics Templates

OUR STUDIO VALUES

The beliefs we hold true to make our best work for you.

1

Clients As Co-Creators

Why is this? Because with visuals and messaging combined, the narrative surrounding your brand transcends beyond the simple “what is” and into the possibilities of “what could be.”

2

Be Strong. Be True. Be Authentic.

A brand's authenticity is what drives connection, increases engagement, builds real value, and creates legacy. The strongest brands are the ones that stay true to themselves, their mission, their employees & partners, and most of all, their users.

3

No Assumptions. Only Strategy.

Design has to work, otherwise it’s useless decoration. By working with us, we'll prioritize data & insights over assumptions and bias.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Christopher Santoro

FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Since 2012, Chris has been working with early stage start-ups and small businesses on establishing their core brand identity through strategic, impactful design.

As founder and Creative Director of the studio, Chris oversees all projects from start to finish, with a passion for crafting and stewarding brands that are true to themselves and their consumers. When he’s not designing, you may find him playing with his Boston Terrier Smidge or teaching kickboxing in East Providence, RI.

OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Trusted experts who bring value to everything they do.

The Well-Minded

The Well-Minded is a digital marketing consultancy, implementing strategic solutions for the health & wellness industries.

Worcester Interactive

Worcester Interactive is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in responsive web design, social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital advertising.

FEATURED PROJECTS: EDGE Sports Group

HIVE.Studio

HIVE.Studio is a Boston-based photography & videography studio, with a wide body of work ranging from corporate to e-commerce.

FEATURED PROJECTS: Beantown Bootcamp

TESTIMONIALS

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  • Santoro Design made my branding dreams come true.

    I had a specific vision for my rebrand, and Chris and his team refined and polished that vision into something truly better than I ever imagined. We get constant compliments and our packaging is so alluring that our retail presence is growing quickly. I can't recommend Santoro Design enough!

    — Lian Bruno, Founder of Puff Herbals

  • Working with Santoro Design was an absolute delight!

    Their consultation was of the highest quality, as they grasped our brand's essence and transformed it into innovative concepts, captivating presentations, and meticulous design work. Their exceptional work has been pivotal in our brand's rejuvenation and success.

    – Syeda Gul-E-Khansha, Marketing Director

  • This experience 
was truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

    “From our first call, Santoro Design 
went out of their way to ensure I 
knew this was going to be a different kind of design process.…From a rough 
idea, to polished gold. They helped 
with brand strategy & identity, web, packaging and product design, and even ad creation. This experience 
was truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

    – Tim Chrisman, Founder & CEO of Fully Human Supplements

  • I’d recommend Santoro Design for any startup’s branding or design needs.

    "We had a delightful experience working with Santoro Design on our startup branding for Ompractice! Chris led us through a deeply collaborative, thorough process – we had a lot of fun working together. Chris was patient throughout each step, and ultimately helped us create a brand identity that resonated with both our team and our community. I’d recommend Santoro Design for any startup’s branding or design needs.”

    – — Sam Tackeff, Co-Founder, Ompractice

Select Clients We’ve Worked With

FEATURED RESOURCE

The MVB: A Better, Faster Way To Brand Your Company

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