About the studio
A small studio that likes hard briefs
We are designers, developers and one animator, working from a converted print shop in Clerkenwell since 2014.
Our story
It started with one press and too many ideas
Elena Marsh opened Atelo in 2014 in a former print shop in Clerkenwell, with one client, one borrowed desk and a letterpress nobody knew how to use.
Twelve years later we are twelve people: designers, developers and one animator. The press still works. We still take on only a few projects at a time, because the best work comes from teams that have time to think.
Elena Marsh, founder
What we believe
Four principles we work by
- 1Fewer, better projectsWe say no more often than yes, so the work we say yes to gets our full attention.
- 2Questions before answersThe first weeks are for listening. A good brief saves more time than any shortcut.
- 3Craft in the detailsSpacing, timing, the weight of a line. Nobody notices them, and everybody feels them.
- 4Honest by defaultClear prices, clear timelines and a straight answer when something is not working.
The team
The people you will work with
Four of the twelve. They lead every project from the first call to the last file.
Elena Marsh
Founder & Creative Director
Julian Okoro
Design Director
Maya Sato
Head of Motion
Oskar Lind
Technical Director
We hire slowly, and we are always glad to hear from curious people.
careers@atelo.exampleIn numbers
Twelve years of careful work
We grow slowly on purpose. Most of our clients come back, and most new ones arrive through them.
- Projects launched
- 140+
- Industry awards
- 32
- Years in Clerkenwell
- 12
- Countries our clients work in
- 14
Trusted by teams at
Recognition
Awards we're quietly proud of
Prizes are not the point, but they tell us we're on the right track.
- Atlas Web PrizeSite of the Day · 20264 wins
- Northern Light Design AwardsBrand identity · 20262 wins
- Index Motion FestivalBest launch film · 20251 win
- Ledger Type AnnualEditorial typography · 20253 wins
- Harbour Design WeekPackaging · 20242 wins
New projects
Let's talk about your project
Tell us where you are and where you want to be. We reply within one working day, usually with a few questions.