Studio Notes
Our thoughts on design, direction, and digital craft — reflections on how brands, systems, and stories find their form.
Our thoughts on design, direction, and digital craft - reflections on how brands, systems, and stories find their form.
Our news, thoughts on design, direction, and digital craft - reflections on how brands, systems, and stories find their form.



July, 05, 2026
Intelligence is the ultimate horsepower
A few things designing DX Motorsports taught me about building a brand when you’ve got no history to lean on.



July, 03, 2026
Investors aren't buying your product
Investors aren't buying your product. They're buying your story.



June 4, 2026
Inside the build: how the Solstice brand actually got made.
Most brand work shows up as the polished end. The logo reveal. The new website. The hero shot.



May 25th, 2026
Strategy is the Foundation. Most crypto brands skip it.
Most crypto brands aren't brands. They're expensive wallpaper.



February 15th, 2026
Ótimo appointed by TradeLocker for brand strategy and visual identity.
We're delighted to share that Otimo has been appointed by TradeLocker to deliver a new brand strategy and visual identity for the modern trading platform now used by over two million active traders globally.



January, 03, 2026
Ótimo lands DX Motorsports for 2026 launch.
We're proud to share that Otimo has been appointed to deliver the brand and digital launch for DX Motorsports, a new venture-backed driver incubator built to take overlooked talent to Formula 1 on merit, not pedigree.



December 21, 2025
Standing Out in a Decentralized World.
Web3 is revolutionising how we interact with the internet, introducing decentralised networks, blockchain technology, and user-owned digital experiences.



December 7, 2025
Building a Lasting Identity.
Branding is one of the most powerful tools a startup can leverage to build trust, differentiate itself in the market, and drive long-term growth.



January 4, 2023
The Making of the Paddock Pass NFT.
This article offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey behind Saltwater Games' (SWG) inaugural NFT, the Paddock Pass NFT Series 1.



April 26, 2021
A platform for BlueScope’s Steel Profile magazine.
News - Design and innovation studio Ótimo has been appointed by BlueScope to create and launch the first digital experience for its Steel Profile magazine.



March 29, 2022
Ótimo are proudly working with Safety Culture, Australia’s latest unicorn.
News - Townsville-founded startup SafetyCulture has raised a massive $60.5 million, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion and crowning it the latest Aussie unicorn.



August 20, 2020
A New Creative Vision for Torrens University.
News - Ótimo was appointed by Laureate International Universities — the global higher-education group spanning 25 institutions and 850,000 students — to design and deliver a unified digital experience for Torrens, its Australian member institution.



March 6, 2020
Ótimo delivers another remote design sprint with partners in Silicon Valley.
News - Week one with PureMoto.



January 2, 2020
Virgin Money appointed Ótimo.
News - Virgin Money appointed Ótimo to brand, position and design its new suite of consumer cards.



June 6, 2019
A strategic design partnership with Saltwater Ventures.
News - Ótimo has been appointed as the design partner to Saltwater Ventures — one of Australia's most active early-stage venture funds



May 27, 2019
Harness the power of a Brand Sprint.
Your brand isn’t just a logo, a colour palette, and a font. Your brand is ‘your story’.



May 4, 2019
Ótimo to work with the world’s first flying race car series.
News - Airspeeder, the world’s first flying car racing series described as the ‘Formula One of the skies’, has appointed design and innovation studio Ótimo to create its new immersive digital experience platform.



April 12, 2019
A new digital platform for the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
News - Ótimo was appointed -after a competitive tender - to lead the digital transformation of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australia's peak body for boardroom-level professionals.



March 13, 2018
Ótimo partner with ASX.
News - Ótimo partner with ASX to deliver a Digital Identity and Creative Vision



February 28, 2018
The new guard of Australian bridal.
News - Ótimo is proud to have partnered with J.Andreatta over the past 6 months.