About Maren
Maren Silva
10 Years Building Brands That Work
I've spent a decade building brands that perform — not just brands that look good on a mood board. Before launching Silva Design Studio, I was lead designer at two agencies in New York and Los Angeles, working with clients from early-stage startups to established retail brands. I left agency life because I wanted to work more closely with fewer clients — to understand their business deeply before opening a design file. Every project starts with strategy: who are you, who do you serve, and what do you want people to feel? The visual system follows from there. Over the past 5 years, I've designed identities, packaging, and marketing systems for 150+ brands across wellness, food & beverage, professional services, and e-commerce. I'm based in Los Angeles and work with clients worldwide.
Where Strategy Meets Craft
Design with intention. Every pixel earns its place.
What We Offer
Discover the range of services designed to support your journey to wellness
Brand Identity
Complete visual identity systems — logo, color palette, typography, and brand guidelines that make you unmistakable.
Packaging Design
Product packaging that tells your story, stands out on the shelf, and turns first-time buyers into loyal fans.
Marketing Materials
Business cards, brochures, presentations, and social assets that maintain brand consistency everywhere.
Digital Design
Website mockups, social media templates, email headers, and digital ads built for clarity and conversion.
Illustration
Custom illustrations, icons, and graphic elements that give your brand a unique visual language.
Brand Refresh
Modernize and evolve an existing brand without losing what already works. Strategic, not just aesthetic.
How It Works
A collaborative process built on clarity, not guesswork
Discovery Call
We start with your business, your audience, and your goals. Design starts with understanding, not a blank canvas.
Design Brief & Strategy
I create a clear creative brief — visual direction, mood boards, and strategy — before a single pixel is pushed.
Design, Refine & Launch
You see concepts, give feedback, and we refine together through two revision rounds — then receive final files in every format you need, plus brand guidelines to keep everything consistent as you grow.
What Our Clients Say
Brands that look the part and perform even better
"Maren didn't just make us look good — she helped us understand who we are as a brand. Our new identity tripled our social engagement in the first month."
Sophie Laurent
Founder, Bloom Wellness
"Our packaging redesign was a game-changer. We went from blending in on the shelf to being the bag people pick up first. Sales up 40% at retail."
Marcus Chen
CEO, Riverview Coffee
"Working with Maren felt effortless. She took our messy ideas and turned them into a brand that looks like a million bucks. Members constantly compliment the new look."
Ava Williams
Founder, Atlas Fitness
"We needed to look as professional as we are. Maren's brand refresh struck the perfect balance — modern but trustworthy. New clients mention our branding in every intake call."
Derek Okonkwo
Owner, Okonkwo Law Group
"Maren created packaging that parents love and kids are excited about. She understood our audience better than we did and the designs prove it."
Lily Patel
Founder, Sprout Kids
"Our firm's visual identity hadn't been updated in 15 years. Maren modernized everything while respecting our heritage. It's exactly what we needed."
James Hoffman
Director, Hoffman Architecture
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that best fits your needs. No hidden fees.
Brand Consultation
- 60-minute strategy session
- Visual direction discussion
- Written recommendations
- Mood board examples
Design Retainer
- 20 hours of design work
- Brand identity projects
- Marketing materials
- 2 revision rounds per deliverable
- Priority turnaround (48h)
Full Brand Package
- Complete brand identity system
- Logo + variations
- Color palette & typography
- Brand guidelines document
- Business card & letterhead
- Social media template kit
From Our Blog
Why Your Logo Isn't Your Brand (And What Actually Is)
A logo is a symbol. A brand is a system. Here's why the distinction matters and what a real brand identity includes.
The Psychology of Color in Brand Design
Color isn't decoration — it's communication. The right palette triggers the right emotions before a single word is read.
How to Write a Design Brief That Actually Works
A great brief is the difference between a project that nails it on the first round and one that takes months of revisions.
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