Branding for the real ones
Studio Gonthier isn’t your typical design studio. Born from Cardiff grit and a relentless love for craft, we’re here for the outsiders, underdogs, and anyone tired of cookie-cutter branding. Our founder, Leah Gonthier (yep, good luck pronouncing it), built this studio from scratch no handouts, just hustle and heart.
We believe branding should mean something. That’s why we blend strategy, storytelling, and culture into every project, making sure your brand feels as real as you are. Whether you’re a café with a cult following, a community project with a mission, or an artist ready to break out, we bring the same energy: proper process, no ego, and a stubborn refusal to settle for average.
Come for the logos. Stay for the substance.
The Why
I’m Leah Gonthier. a mixed-race, working-class designer from Cardiff with a weird surname that’s always made me stand out. I didn’t grow up thinking I’d run a design studio. I just knew I had ideas, a sharp eye, and something to say.
Studio Gonthier was built for people like me the ones who never quite fit the mould, but always had something to bring to the table. Now we build brands for the bold the ones who mean business, but want to do it their own way.
What We Do
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Branding & Identity
Logos, visual systems, and full brand worlds
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Strategy & Positioning
Get clear on who you are and how to show up
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Creative Direction
Campaigns, content, and concepts with punch
Our Values
Proper
We do things right. No fluff. No shortcuts.
Graft
We put the work in. Every pixel. Every decision.
Edge
We don’t play it safe. We make brands that stand out.
“This studio is for the ones who’ve got taste, talent, and tenacity, but never felt like they belonged. You do now.”
— Studio Gonthier