MESSAN STUDIOS is a Montreal-based multi-disciplinary design practice working at the intersection of fashion, art & culture. With storytelling at the core of our design practice, we focus on helping brands tell meaningful stories through thoughtful design.
MESSAN STUDIOS offers a wide range of services, from the early stages of design to the marketing of the end product. We help organizations bring their ideas to life.
Services
Editorial & Book Design
Brand Identity & Visual Direction
Web Design & Digital Presence
Campaign Direction & Production
Creative Consulting & Special Projects
Clients
Pajar
Pangram Pangram
Ringleaders
F.S.M.L
MURAL Festival
Off The Hook
Ricardo Cavolo
VEXX Studios
Kalovy
Finkel’
Thierry-Maxime Loriot
LNDMRK
Donna Adi
Selected Projects
Email
Instagram
Archive
Empowering brands to reach their full potential.
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
- Archive Size and Format
The size and format of the archive posed significant hurdles, as much of it consisted of physical documents that required substantial work to utilize.
Solution: Implemented a systematic approach to digitize and organize the materials, ensuring essential elements were preserved while also making the archive manageable.
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Limited Timeframe
The limited timeframe for project delivery created pressure.
Solution: Established a clear timeline and milestones, facilitating efficient progress and regular communication with the client.
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Curating the Archive
Curating the archive to highlight only the essential elements while keeping the book light and engaging.
Solution: Collaborated closely with the family to identify key stories and visuals, ensuring the final selection captured the essence of their journey without overwhelming the narrative.
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Storytelling Guidance
Guiding the client through the storytelling process to ensure the book authentically represented their experiences.
Solution: Fostered open dialogue and feedback throughout the project, helping the family articulate their vision and maintain a balance between family and business themes.
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Intricate Production
Challenges arose with the production as the book contained multiple intricate fold-outs.
Solution: Collaborated with the printer to develop practical solutions that maintained design integrity.