Nordost is a design studio that helps ambitious brands leave lasting impressions.

What we do

We help ambitious brands turn ideas into clear stories, strong identities, and lasting impressions.

Services

  • Design & Strategy
  • Web & Product
  • Motion Design & 3D

Clients and Partners

  • Nolita Lobo
    Nolita Lobo, Süd RLC
    They bring a fresh and unique perspective to design — which is increasingly tough in today’s world with every brand trying to stand out. Aside from their skills, they are extremely personable ‘humans you’d love to work with’.
  • Max Kickinger
    Max Kickinger, Raven & Finch
    Usually, wisdom comes with age. But every now and then, youth brings a raw talent to the table that feels every bit as valuable as seniority. While young and fresh in their approach, they pair that with a maturity you’d expect from decades in the field — all while being some of the nicest people to work with.
  • Christian Salić
    Christian Salić, Salić GmbH
    Working with SNO means joy and maturity. The joy comes from fresh, user-focused, purposeful design. Their maturity shows in their reliability, strong commitment, and the professional way they handle project constraints.
  • Yu Rong
    Yu Rong, CōLab & WestCap
    Incredibly fast, creative, and thoughtful in the details, which makes the whole process feel smooth, collaborative, and genuinely fun. And a super reliable and easy partner to work with.
  • Lukas Radtke
    Lukas Radtke, Shape.bio
    We wanted to stand out in the crowded Swiss startup market. Nordost really impressed us with the depth of their strategic process and the resulting identity will be a real asset as we head into our seed round.
  • Gregor Wöckl
    Gregor Wöckl, Studio Wöckl
    Nordost gave us clear guidance as we refined our brand and came up with an out-of-the-box solution that truly fit our needs. The whole team is super friendly, structured and responsive.
  • Gernot Pompenig
    Gernot Pompenig, Merlicek & Partner
    Ease, professionalism, charm, perfection. If I had to put it in one sentence: a highly inspiring collaboration at a very high level — deeply in tune with the times, and meticulous and well-grounded in every detail.
  • Jacob Berger
    Jacob Berger, 3D Fox
    The collaboration worked exactly as we hoped: they listened, guided us professionally, and were always honest. I was especially impressed by the time they took upfront to really understand our needs.
  • Tobias Woegerer
    Tobias Woegerer, Videographer
    They not only do incredible work but really dive deep into your ideas and wishes to create something that’s 100% true to you and your brand. I couldn’t be happier with our collab!

Stand out through

  • Direction

  • Credibility

  • Recognition

  • Alignment

  • Design & Strategy

    The blueprint for a differentiated brand and a design system people recognize and remember.

    Design & Strategy

    Overview

    We distill your complexity into a clear, differentiated position people understand — then give it a distinctive design and motion language that builds recognition and trust across every touchpoint.

    Benefits

    • A relevant, distinct and defensible position
    • A message that’s easy to understand and remember
    • Clear rules and assets for every future piece of work

    Examples

    • Customer Research & Competitive Analysis
    • Core Brand Message
    • Logo + Visual System (type, color, graphics, layout)
    • Brand Guidelines & Reusable Assets
  • The Huma Finance site on a phone, showing the layered Payfi Stack graphic.

    Web & Product

    The way people experience your brand online.

    Web & Product

    Overview

    We plan, design, and build your website end-to-end — from structure and UX to development and launch.

    Benefits

    • People find the right information quickly
    • Your offer is easy to understand from the outside
    • Your website feels aligned with the brand

    Examples

    • User Testing & Analysis
    • Web & UX Design
    • Web Development
  • A 3D render of a glass torus with a fine technical wireframe wrapped across its surface.

    Motion Design & 3D

    How your brand moves and behaves on screen, because standing still is no longer an option.

    Motion Design & 3D

    Overview

    We bring your brand to life through motion and 3D, helping you explain what you do and look credible on every screen.

    Benefits

    • Make your product or idea feel more tangible
    • Capture attention in decks, launches and on screen
    • Create a more polished and memorable brand experience

    Examples

    • Explainer Videos & Product Demos
    • 3D Product / Brand Visuals
    • Presentation Animations & Launch Assets

Interested in working with us?

A free 45 minute call. Tell us where your brand is now, and we'll give you an honest read on what's holding it back. No pitch.