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Optimisation is killing the fun
On sunny afternoons in Porto, the fast growth trap, and celebrating 5 years of resistance Last Sunday, while walking around downtown Porto, we were hit by something rare. The streets were closed to cars, and what remained was a scene that felt like it belonged to another decade. Adults playing and dancing together, children skipping rope, and giant board games scattered across the pavement. There was no marketing in sight, no end goal other than to enjoy the soft sunny day. I

André Da Silva
Apr 11 min read


This is where things start to get tricky...
The Studio shares a raw look at the creative struggle, the "strategic slur" trap, and why the "99% perspiration" rule finally felt real.

Sofia Coutinho
Mar 161 min read


The Art of the Moodboard
Discover how o Studio Merge uses collaborative moodboarding to build brand trust and eliminate client anxiety. No flashy reveals, just logic-driven design.

Sofia Coutinho
Mar 21 min read


Why Studio Merge plays the long game (and why you should too). ⏳
In the design world, there’s a toxic obsession with "The Big Reveal." Big agencies love the drama of swooping in, dropping a flashy presentation full of disruptive buzzwords, and pushing a client to change everything overnight. While that works for some, for us at Studio Merge, it often feels like proposing on a first date. 🚩

Sofia Coutinho
Feb 181 min read


Transforming Club Thrive’s Brand Identity with Studio Merge
Big Moves Call For Bold Brands

André Da Silva
Feb 51 min read


Proactive Brand - Amplifying an Event Agency's Identity
Not Every Agency Is Boring

André Da Silva
Feb 52 min read


labsummit - Building a Brand for the Future of Laboratories with Studio Merge
Amazing moments deserve new and powerful visuals

André Da Silva
Feb 33 min read


Festas de São Pedro Póvoa de Varzim - A Fresh Take on Tradition
Where traditional meets Design

André Da Silva
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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