We design with intention, guided by ideas, not trends.

Ciao Creative Lab is an independent design studio that believes in the power of design as a tool for cultural, visual, and emotional transformation.

We don’t design for the sake of aesthetics. We care deeply about clarity, consistency, and a brand’s ability to communicate who it is before saying a single word.

Every project is a lab. We mix visual exploration, strategic thinking, and art direction to craft solutions that connect, stand out, and last.

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What We Do

Every outcome is tailored, intentional, and driven by research, intuition, and concept.

Visual Identity

We design distinctive visual systems that express a brand’s essence with clarity and consistency across every touchpoint.

Editorial Design

Through structured and intentional layouts, we elevate content and guide the reader’s experience with visual clarity.

Art Direction

Shaping cohesive visual narratives from concept to execution, aligning creativity with strategic purpose.

Digital Design

We create digital experiences that balance aesthetics and usability intuitive, engaging, and on-brand.

Creative Content

Ideas become meaningful content that captures attention and reflects each brand’s unique voice.

Motion Design

We bring messages to life through movement adding rhythm, depth, and energy to every story.

Creative minds with heart and purpose

Ciao is made of people.

Gian Carlo Villarreal Art Director

Gian villarreal

Co-Founder & Art Director

mariana pinto

Co-Founder & COO

Zule Salgado

Head Project Manager

romer pérez

Sr Graphic Designer

Sharik Arvelo

Sr Creative Designer

hazael valecillos

Head of Innovation

What Makes Us Different​

Thoughtful process | We think before we design. Every visual choice is grounded in purpose.

Human design | We work closely with people, not just briefs.

Conceptual range | We can be bold, minimal, raw, or refined—whatever the project needs.

Experimental mindset | We break structures to discover new ways of communicating.

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We founded this studio to escape the generic and pursue the genuine.
We design with soul, strategy, and a visual language that speaks for itself.

To us, design is a cultural act, not just a commercial tool.

FAQ

We specialize in visual identity, editorial design, art direction, and creative projects with strategic thinking. We collaborate with emerging brands, cultural institutions, collectives, and individuals who see design as a process—not just decoration.

Absolutely. While we’re based in Weston, Fl and Madrid, Spain, we collaborate with clients worldwide. We easily adapt to different time zones, languages, and cultural contexts.

Every project is a lab. We begin with research and discovery, define a visual strategy, and then explore design directions that evolve into a strong, intentional solution—tailored to each client.

We design with strategy at the core. That means we don’t just deliver visuals—we build visual systems rooted in positioning, voice, values, and long-term brand vision.

It depends. Sometimes a logo alone doesn’t solve the real problem. If we believe we can help you with a focused solution that aligns with our approach, we’ll say yes. If not, we’ll be honest about it.

It varies based on scope, but on average:

  • Branding → 4 to 8 weeks

  • Editorial → 3 to 6 weeks

  • Visual websites → 5 to 10 weeks
    We prioritize quality and thoughtfulness over speed.

An honest conversation. After that, we define goals, timeline, and budget. If everything aligns, we move forward with a formal agreement and initial deposit.

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every proposal is custom, based on your real needs. Once we understand your project, we’ll send a clear, transparent quote.