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Independent studio bringing product, brand and web together through
close
collaboration and thoughtful design.

Naveen working at his desk in the Artocea studio

How ideas take shape

  1. Understand

    Get close to the problem, the people and
    the real reason the work needs to change.

  2. Explore

    Open up the possibilities, test different
    directions and find the one worth pushing further.

  3. Shape

    Turn the strongest direction into a clear, useful
    experience with the right structure, detail and character.

  4. Refine

    Polish what matters, test the edges
    and keep improving until the whole experience feels complete.

Clear ideas.
Fine details.
Strong work.

We keep the thinking clear, stay close to the details and take the time to make every part of the work feel considered, consistent and well made.

Core Principles

  1. Ask better questions

    We take time to understand what really
    needs solving before jumping into design.

  2. Keep things clear

    Less noise, fewer layers and decisions
    that are easy to understand.

  3. Stay close to the work

    We stay involved, care about the details
    and keep the conversation open.

Good work rarely comes from doing more; it comes from knowing what matters, making clear decisions and following through with care. Our goal is to pair human judgment with smarter tools to create work that feels simpler, sharper and ready for what’s next.

9+Years as a studio
100+Design projects delivered
12+Countries served

Over the years

Artocea has grown through the people, ideas and work
we’ve shared, and what we’ve learned still shapes
where the studio goes next.

Artocea studio collage with team portraits, collaboration, branding and workspace photos

Global Clients

  • Envisioner
  • Miela
  • AEGIS
  • AVVO
  • HibbaBottega
  • Rentumo
  • Committe
  • Happydemy
  • Onivius
  • Goomood
  • iCarAsia
  • MyMahi
Naveen K. Narayanan, founder of Artocea
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Naveen K. NarayananFounder & Senior Product Designer

Founder-led
by Design

I’m Naveen, founder of Artocea, with over 15 years
of experience in design. I work with founders and
teams to understand their business, explore their
ideas and find a direction that feels right for the
people they want to reach.

I stay closely involved from our first conversation
through to the final design. You can expect honest
feedback, open discussion and attention to the
details that make the work feel complete.

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