Who we are
Who
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we are
We are a small, senior team turning ambitious ideas into brands people remember and websites people enjoy using.
You work with the people doing the work. No layers, no hand-offs, just clear thinking and craft.
Est. 2018
Started in a small London studio
✦ (01) Our story
Built for brands that want to stand apart.
Showlight is an independent studio for brand identity, digital design and art direction. We partner with founders, marketing teams and cultural institutions to shape how they look, sound and feel online.
From the first workshop to launch day, we keep the process open and collaborative. Strategy, design and development live under one roof, so ideas move quickly from sketch to screen without losing their spark.
Maya Lindqvist
Co-founder & Creative Director
✦ (02) Milestones
From one room to two cities
2018
Founded in London
Two designers, one shared desk and a first client who took a chance on us.
2020
New York studio
We opened a second studio to work closer with a growing list of US clients.
2023
100 projects
Our 100th launch: a full rebrand and website for a fast-growing fintech.
2026
14 awards
Recognised for identity, web and campaign work, and still a team of twelve.
✦ (03) How we work
Principles we never skip
Four simple rules shape every project, from a single landing page to a complete rebrand.
Clarity before creativity
We agree on goals, audience and success measures before a single pixel is designed.
Senior people, start to finish
The team that pitches is the team that delivers. No hand-offs, no surprises.
Curious by default
We research, test and question assumptions so every idea is grounded in reality.
Built to perform
Beautiful is the baseline. We design for speed, accessibility and measurable results.
✦ (04) The team
Small team, senior talent
✦ (05) Inside the studio
Where the work happens
“They felt like part of our team from day one. Our new brand finally matches the ambition of the company we are building.”
SR
Sara Rinaldi
CEO, Verde Market
✦ (06) Recognition
Awards & mentions
Fourteen awards and counting, all earned with clients who trusted us to be bold.