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


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Empowering brands to reach their full potential.

Services

Editorial & Book Design 

We specialize in editorial design and long-form storytelling. Whether it’s a coffee table book, exhibition catalogue, or commemorative publication, we bring your story to life through thoughtful layout, image curation, and tactile design.

• Art direction
• Concept development & editorial direction
• Archiving, archival image research & content structuring
• Layout design & typesetting
• Print production coordination
• Limited edition and collector’s format consultation


Brand Identity & Visual Direction

We work with emerging and established brands to build visual identities that feel grounded and expansive. Our approach is collaborative, strategic, and always rooted in narrative.

• Brand strategy, positioning & storytelling
• Corporate identity & brand architecture
• Brand identity design (logos, color, typography)
• Visual language & art direction
• Brand guidelines & implementation
• Campaign concepting & rollout

Web Design & Digital Presence


We design and build custom websites that balance form and function — simple, effective, and story-first.

• Creative direction & UX wireframing
• Digital strategy & content architecture
• Web design (one-pager or multi-page)
• SEO setup & analytics integration
• Content strategy & image curation
• Launch support & domain setup







Campaign Direction & Production

We help brands communicate clearly and creatively across platforms — from digital to print, from one-off moments to full campaigns.

• Art direction across platforms
• Visual systems for campaigns
• Social media content & motion design
• Posters, catalogs & printed matter
• Event advertising & promotional assets


Creative Consulting & Special Projects

We collaborate with organizations and creative leaders on non-traditional design challenges — from exhibition curation to pitch decks, retail experiences, and artist portfolios.

• Art direction for exhibitions and installations 
• Scenographic design & spatial layout
• Publication consulting & storytelling strategy 
• Brand books & internal culture documents 
Retail activations