We are
an intimate creative studio,
breathing laid-back
luxury into strategic design solutions.
In pursuit of mindful living, we practice intentional artistry while crafting elegant and enduring visual identities for trailblazing business owners and trendsetting brands.
We are Mariko Studio
We specialize in thoughtful, minimalist brand design that reflects the enduring elegance of intentionality, strategy, and story. Above all else, we value our inspired clients and their visionary thinking, partnering consciously for the benefit of our collaborators and the creative process.
In the spirit of mindful living and intentional artistry, we aim to listen before speaking, think before doing, and discover before designing.
Our Mission
Mariko Studio exists to provide a high-end branding experience to the creatives, innovators, dreamers, and disruptors out to change the world in style. We’re here to soothe those positioning pain points and facilitate the process every step of the way, empowering our clients and elevating businesses with strategic design solutions that are crafted to tell the stories that set them apart. In pursuit of mindful living and intentional artistry, we seek inspiration in the little things, informing our signature laid-back luxury style.
Meet the Founder
Hey, friend! I’m Lindsay. The lead designer and mentor behind Mariko Studio. I’m a typeface obsessed, adventure-loving foodie, and F45 fanatic with an appreciation for all things aesthetically pleasing (brands, interiors, food, places, you name it!).
I have seven years of design experience, including four years of formal education under my belt. In 2020, I took a risk and quit my corporate job in pursuit of flexibility and freedom.
But what I realized lights me up most, goes far beyond working from home in my sweatpants. I discovered a passion for giving founders like you the tools to show up confidently and wholeheartedly in your business.
Enter: Mariko Studio (formerly known as Lindsay Mariko Design) — an intimate creative studio delivering thoughtful design solutions rooted in strategy and visual storytelling. It’s my hope that through the services and resources provided by the studio, brands and business owners alike will flourish and realize the impact of their story when told with smarts and style.
A few fun facts about me? I’m a true ambivert, who’s obsessed with all things skincare (especially its packaging). I live for a good breakfast sandwich. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me at a local coffee shop sipping on an oat latte, sleuthing through Pinterest for my next recipe, taking a trip somewhere new, or binging on Bravo shows.
As a textbook Pisces, I know what it’s like to have big dreams and I’m here to help you make those dreams a reality.
Giuliana Banderia
Giuliana Bandiera is a graphic designer and artist based in Toronto, Canada. She has been working with our studio since the Fall of 2021.
Her creative work combines her visual arts background with her foundational education in design. Giuliana grew up painting and sketching, later exploring pen and ink and digital mediums, and received her formal training in design. As an in-house and freelance graphic designer, she has collaborated closely with budding entrepreneurs and small business owners across Toronto and Canada. She enjoys building brand identities from the ground up and creating a strong visual framework through supporting design elements that will support the brand mission for years to come. Giuliana is inspired by mission-driven leaders, and ultimately, her goal is to bring your vision to life with design that is both beautiful and ready to grow with your business.
Our Favourite Design Resources
Beautiful photorealistic mockups for your design projects.
Client Relations Management software that will streamline your workflows.
Email marketing software with intuitive design and customizable templates.
An online course that teaches designers how to build Shopify websites.
A customizable proposal template for building a stand-out client experience.
A curated collection of graphic design mockups, templates, and digital design resources.
– Siam G., Remedē
– Carmen J., Carmen Javier Co.
– Jamie R., Victoria Cider Co.
– Sara N., Alice Black Media
– Alanna J., Well With Alanna