About

A reliable creative partner for agencies, organisations and founders.

Like the moon to the earth, with Studio Elma I bring consistency, clarity and steady support to every collaboration. I work alongside agencies, purpose-led organisations and founders to create bold identities and digital experiences that are strategic, distinctive and built to last.

The founder

Hi, I'm Elena.

I'm a design director, photographer and videomaker helping businesses shape clear, confident identities that feel as good as they look.

I collaborate with founders, teams and agencies to turn complex ideas into brands that are intentional, distinctive and easy to grow with. From early-stage concepts to established organisations, I help clients clarify who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up in the world.My work blends strategy and intuition - combining structure, research and marketing thinking with a strong visual sensibility and a human, collaborative approach. I’ve worked both as a creative lead within agencies and as a creative director for direct clients, adapting seamlessly to what each project needs.

I believe great branding isn’t about trends or noise, but about alignment: when message, visuals and values move in the same direction.With Studio Elma, I bring together a trusted network of highly skilled collaborators when needed, ensuring each project is supported by the right expertise.

Studio Elma is led by me. I oversee every project personally and bring in trusted collaborators when needed, depending on the brief.

My values

01.

Creativity as a force
for positive impact

My favourite projects are the ones that champion equality, protect the environment, and spread the culture.

02.

​​Awareness and giving back

I am aware of my privileged position of operating in a wealthy, safe country. For this reason, with Studio Elma, I am a member of Amnesty International, the world's largest grassroots human rights organisation. Their mission is to expose abuses, educate the public, and transform societies so that everyone feels safe and empowered.

03.

Integrity

I will avoid any commissions which may compromise my values. (No tobacco, gambling, weapons, fossil fuels, chemicals and petrochemicals, meat and dairy, plastics, private cars, pulp, paper, shipping, and trucking).

04.

Make it my own

I take responsibility for my work and treat it like my own. Dedicated to owning my stake in the products and services I offer, I craft any projects I work on with passion, care, and fun.

05.

Excellence is my goal

Craftsmanship is my passion, so I give it everything I've got every time, stopping only when I am confident that I have achieved what I was seeking.

06.

Empathy at work

As part of my practice, I not only welcome but also actively seek to understand multiple perspectives, meeting them from a place of openness and humility.