creative studio for brands with a dark aesthetic

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We are a branding studio that combines dark aesthetics with strategic thinking to create brands that truly resonate

I know: you don’t fit in the cookie-cutter look of your industry and you’re dying to get some PROPER branding, but feel like a regular designer is just... not gonna get you

The bad news is you’re probably right, they won’t.
The good news? You’ve found us.

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How we can help your business grow

Let's start by creating your brand, diving into your business, plans, and wild ideas. Then I'll take it all up a notch and cover all the touchpoints that'll make your brand shine – website, social media, mind-blowing unboxing experience – I've got you covered. Just sit back, relax, and let me handle everything your brand needs.

Take a peep into the kind of work we create

Each business we work with holds a special place in my heart and I wish I could make this section 10x this size... Since I can’t, here are a few brands that have become integral chapters of our story

Deadly Brows

The Lantern Veil (Soon)

Velvet Myst

MysticNFireCrafts (Soon)

more projects
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Who will guide you through this process

“raises hand” I will!

I’m Virginia, the founder and lead designer of Tarantula Studio, and I know branding can be DAUNTING. You have crazy big ideas, and there are just SO many moving parts you don’t even know where to start... but that’s why I’m here.

Bring your story and I’ll do the rest. Deal?

deal

P.S. The serious face is just because I was nervous during the photoshoot. I promise I’m actually super friendly :)

What peeps like you had to say about working with us

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Lex

Brand: Velvet Myst

"Working with Tarantula Studio and better defining my brand identity was the best decision I made for my cosmetic tattoo studio.

Everything is very professional and creative, which stands out from what is usually done and that everyone has. I can’t wait to continue our collaboration for my website!"

Courtney Morgan

Brand: Properly Grimm

"It was such a pleasure to work with Tarantula Studio! She was so sweet and catered to every detail I sent her for ideas! I’m in love with my logo, and a lot of people are impressed with how it turned out as well.

I was floored when she sent me the DRAWING she did before digitalizing it. So lovely, thank you so much for making my vision come to life."

Shannon Lieder

Brand: Oh the Horror!

"She listened to what I had in mind and went above and beyond my expectations!

She really helped me shape the image I wanted for my business. She was very professional and was a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend Virginia’s talents enough!"

Kathleen Marie

Brand: Oddities Bazaar Market

"I cannot possibly express how happy I am with the logo from Tarantula Studio! My favorite thing about the process is that Virginia gives you a form to fill out to get to know you and your likes/styles.

She came HIGHLY recommended by a friend and I’m so grateful for the recommendation!"

Lakyn Gibson

Brand: The Lantern Veil

"The entire aesthetic and vibe I wanted was completely understood and designed better than I could have imagined. @tarantula.studio is kind and knowledgeable and definitely knows her craft."

Jes

Brand: MysticNFireCrafts

"The entire aesthetic and vibe I wanted was completely understood and designed better than I could have imagined. @tarantula.studio is kind and knowledgeable and definitely knows her craft."

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Andrea

Brand: Deadly Brows

"I was nervous in the beginning because I only had a general direction in which I wanted to take my brand but the details were muddy so I knew whoever I chose to create this brand had to be someone I trusted.

Virginia definitely gave me that confidence to let her do what she does best while taking my general desires into consideration."

Julian

Brand: Julian the 2nd

"Tarantula Studio was great to work with, so professional and really were able to nail down the ethos of my work. It was such a professional experience and honestly so refreshing from other graphic artists I’ve worked with in the past. I plan on coming to them again with other projects. Truly a luxury experience."

Ellen

Brand: Conjuring Obscurity

"The whole experience was amazing. We were on the same page about everything.
It was like you* could see what I wanted even though I had no idea. You took my often scattered thoughts and ideas, laser-focused on the core of my designs/brand, and created something beautiful."

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you only do gothic brands?

How do you choose which clients to work with?

Can you do a rebrand for an existing brand?

Do you offer payment plans?

How long before my launch should I book a project with you?

It's about time you ditched those endless hours scrolling through Pinterest for inspo and started rockin' the brand you truly deserve, am I right?

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