About Us

Who We Are

 

A design studio that believes in the balance between data and heart: we place people at the centre of all we do and strive to create work that is consciously created and worth sharing.

When your audience is inspired by you, they take action: they rave, they follow, they purchase.

How we do it

 

It’s a grounded process that integrates strategy and intuition and results in total originality and authenticity.

We lead with design and process because we believe in offering you real answers that make sense, ease future decisions and increase your growth opportunities.

We use intuition to listen deeply and see through to the deeper meaning. We harmonize all the pieces that makes up your business (from research to discovery sessions and more) into a clearly aligned business that can authentically connect with and inspire your audience which leads to greater results.

We also happen to create stunning creative work evoking emotional resonance.

Our goal for you

 

We believe that all thriving is mutual.

Sustainable growth doesn’t happen over night. It takes one part strategy and one part magic. If you get both right then you can become unstoppable with long-term success:

  • You can stand out in the market.

  • You can connect to your audience authentically.

  • You can clearly communicate your messages.

  • You can lead confidently.

  • You can see results that lead to success.

 

Our Values

  • journal, cyrstals, color pallette book, pencils and glasses on a desk

    01 |

    Integrate strategy & intuition. They often create the best results for the human experience.

  • a person in a unicorn outfit at sunset on a mountainside

    02 |

    Embrace the unique and different (the wild and weird): be playful!

  • A Moroccon patterned wall and door way

    03 |

    Inspiration comes from all around us; do not be limited by your industry, culture or era.

  • A woman relaxing in a tub filled with flowers and a drink .

    04 |

    Rest is essential to doing exceptional work.

  • A multi-colored fern part way through uncurling

    05 |

    Notice nature and follow it’s example.

  • Sallua's owner sitting in front of vines on a deck, eyes closed and smiling, taking in the sunlight

    06 |

    Find gratitude in every situation.

  • two girls in front of laptops laughing during discussions

    07 |

    Build healthy relationships through honesty and clear communication.

  • A woman with her hands open with a cloud as a head

    08 |

    Provide real solutions, not just ideas. Listen openly and deeply.

  • A man and a woman fist bumping in an office

    09 |

    Work collaboratively. Notice other’s natural genuis.

  • A marble held up to a horizon showing that horizon upside down:perspective.

    10 |

    Contrast=Clarity. Valuable perspectives come from bumping into contrast.

Our Team

 

Sallua’s studio is a collection of talented individuals with specialized skills and experiences. Based on your needs alongside the project requirements, a unique team is formed to offer you the most effective and financially lean support.

The team members below are core to Sallua, although a network of additional creatives, such as writers, photographers and marketers are also available. We are incredibly grateful for all of our members.

 

Cat Medeiros


Founder + Creative Director


Sallua Creative

Inspired by the world around her, and with almost 10 years of design experience, Cat infuses intuition and design thinking in all she does. Her aim is to deeply uncover to create genuinely aligned work that comes to life and allows her clients to feel seen. Design aside, she can be found by the water, exploring music or working on her garden.

 

Faye Wilson


Strategist + Project Manager
Fernwood Creative

With over 15 years in the creative field, Faye brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to branding. She understands the value of Brand foundations, the importance of community and connection and is pretty amazing at extracting the right details required for any project. She is a lover of travel, nature and music.

 

Aline + Ron


Web Development + UX/UI
Diluceo Creative

A beautiful balance between function and inspiration, serious and play, this team is seamless in their UX, UI and web development production. Highly personable, they always offer solutions alongside innovative digital and web designs for all screen experiences. Catch them playing video games or teasing their bird.

 
Troy wrapped in film and Dabs looking off into the distance, both in front of a hot-pink background

Troy + Dabs


Video
TAGG Creative

Insanely tuned into the current marketplace, this duo is highly passionate and equally talented. Not afraid to be different and do their client’s justice in their videos, they know how to tell stories and have done it for some of the best (Coca-Cola, Spotify, UCLA Health, etc.). Ready to explore Japan, they are also always down for a funny cat video, too.

“In nature, there is no separation between design, engineering, and fabrication; the bone does it all”.

Neri Oxman
Designer + MIT Professor