Your Brand Shouldn’t Look Like Everyone Else’s

Close-up of a chocolate bar with a pattern of small white dots and a drizzle of dark chocolate, with the words 'Seahorse Chocolate' and a small seahorse logo overlaying the image.

In fact, we (Madeline & Carrie) started Mate to ensure that your brand won’t look (or feel) like everyone else’s.

We’re a brand studio that specializes in delivering visceral strategy and unexpected creative for founders who are ready to build or enhance a brand that resonates on an emotional level.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Decorative floral pattern with swirling lines and small flowers

FULL BRAND BUILD

For those prepared to invest in their vision, we build you a complete world for your brand that’s rooted in strategy and executed with innovation.

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Black floral decorative design with swirling stems and small leaves.

BRAND SPRINT

For founders who trust our style, want something fast and aren’t interested in iterations. We take your vision & run, delivering you a brand that reflects your heart & head in four weeks or less.

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Black and white image of a city street at night, with a tall building that has a vertical sign reading 'AJC' in bright letters, and surrounding buildings with illuminated windows.

HALF DAY WITH MATE

For anyone with an idea who’s looking for professional guidance, “Half Day With Mate” is our brand consultancy offering that gets you clear direction in a day.

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A compilation of vintage-style illustrations of various household objects and furniture, including a vase, eyeglasses, a table lamp, a chair, a wagon, and a floor lamp, all depicted in a distressed, hand-drawn style with numbered labels.
Dark still life table scene with a white ceramic pitcher, a branch with dark berries and leaves, a pear with a cut half showing the inside, walnuts, a candle in a brass holder, and a cloth, with a logo overlay reading "Collected by Design."
A webpage showcasing interior design services with four sections, each featuring a photo, title, and detailed text. The top navigation includes links to Services, Portfolio, About, and Shop. There are circular buttons labeled Portfolio and Inquire ne
Collage of vintage botanical and gardening illustrations and text, including references to tomatoes, flowering plants, and botanical studies, with labels such as "Whispers of Eternity," "Botanique de La Jeunesse," and "Cutting Room Floor."
A smartphone placed on a set of stone stairs, displaying an image of two people embracing, with the word 'herde' and a line drawing of a cat or similar animal at the bottom of the screen.
A color palette with code labels, arranged on a white textured background with handwritten city names: Tucson, Chicago, and Cave. The colors range from light to dark neutrals.
Sketch of several children and one adult walking and playing in a park, with trees in the background. The scene portrays a playful outdoor setting.
A promotional sign for G. J. Stone and Company featuring an illustration of two hands clinking cocktail glasses, and text that says 'Curated Menswear.' The sign is placed on a wooden surface with part of a staircase visible in the background.
Display of Seahorse brand chocolate bars in assorted flavors including dark milk and special blends, packaged in pastel-colored wrappers on store shelf.
A collection of black and white line drawings of various objects including a seashell, a key with a tassel, a window, a conch shell, a flower, trees, a small pavilion, a motorcycle, a lamp with a clock, a laptop, two wine glasses, a suitcase, and a r