a design studio...
If you’re looking for a detail obsessed, marketing-savvy design team that get sales, business and launches…
Then you’re in the right place!
Our clients include...
What drives our design
We care about…
You
We’re here to make your life easier so you can actually enjoy launching your new brand or website.
From design and development to sourcing the perfect photographer and conversion copywriter, we do it so you don’t have to.
Your Customers
Yes, we use beautiful design to connect with your customer but we want them to stick around too…
Which is why we create silky smooth website experiences so your customers always navigate with ease and delight.
Your Business
Many of your business problems can be solved through well-crafted design and UX (even if you don’t know it!).
We’re here to help you grow your business, increase impact, and reach more people through conversion-driven design.
Susie Moore • Author, coach
I love showing off my website now! Don't hesitate to hire them.
“Every entrepreneur I know has, or has had website shame, and we're always saying we're ‘going to work on our website“. After putting it off for years I wanted the best team to do it because it's a critical part of running a business and a savvy long term investment. Joana and team are wonderful. They're easy to work with, innovative, and they create a beautiful final result. I've had so many compliments on my site and we've already seen a boost in organic sales because of their work. I love showing off my website now! Don't hesitate to hire them.”
“Every entrepreneur I know has, or has had website shame, and we're always saying we're ‘going to work on our website“. After putting it off for years I wanted the best team to do it because it's a critical part of running a business and a savvy long term investment. Joana and team are wonderful. They're easy to work with, innovative, and they create a beautiful final result. I've had so many compliments on my site and we've already seen a boost in organic sales because of their work. I love showing off my website now! Don't hesitate to hire them.”
Alana & Jared Mitchell • Co-founders of Alana Mitchell
They 3x our sales conversions on our e-commerce website!
“Working with Joana and the team at Gif Design Studios was the single handed best experience we have had working with any branding or design agency in 13 years of business, no joke. We actually requested that they use us as a reference because we were so impressed with our results. The final results exceeded our expectations, and we have seen a positive result in conversion and revenue increase.”
“Working with Joana and the team at Gif Design Studios was the single handed best experience we have had working with any branding or design agency in 13 years of business, no joke. We actually requested that they use us as a reference because we were so impressed with our results. The final results exceeded our expectations, and we have seen a positive result in conversion and revenue increase.”
Molly Pittman • Digital Marketing Expert, Author, CEO
Gif Design Studios is the best creative agency I’ve ever worked with.
“They produced work that was more beautiful and creative then I could have ever imagined. Joana and her team have a knack for what they do, they’re super responsible and always on the ball, and they truly care about their work. If you want to take your brand to the next level, hire this team. You won’t regret it.”
“They produced work that was more beautiful and creative then I could have ever imagined. Joana and her team have a knack for what they do, they’re super responsible and always on the ball, and they truly care about their work. If you want to take your brand to the next level, hire this team. You won’t regret it.”
Meet the team
You need the best team on your side.
So we made one for you.
Big enough to take on your project. Small enough to keep it intimate.
Joana Galvão
Founder / CD
The soul of Gif and the visionary who brought the agency to life — she’s the creative with a savvy marketing mind.
José Freitas
Founder / DD
The developer whiz and resident night owl that allows us to provide round-the-clock support.
Joana Araújo
Operations Manager
The beating heart of Gif and our secret weapon to meeting deadlines and keeping our clients and staff smiling.
Mariana Raposo
Marketing Manager
The spark behind our marketing magic, connecting people with joy and making sure every email and message gets the attention it deserves.
Raquel Loureiro
Graphic Designer
The one that breathes color and personality into designs to create memorable brands with meaning.
Six things you should know about us...
01
We looove what we do
Like that kid that races home to do their homework — our work lights us up. We’re the kind of folk that accidentally dream up innovative design ideas while relaxing on the beach.
02
Utterly conversion-obsessed
Design that makes your ideal clients swoon (and a bit weak at the knees). Design that influences and prompts action. Design that solves your business problems.
03
But first, people
Behind every design is a talented human that needs to be respected and valued. If we all do that, we can keep making the impossible possible.
04
If Superman made teams
They’d probably look like ours. We’re very proud of our individual strengths, but it’s working together that gives us superhero power.
05
Our difference is detail
Our insane attention to detail will give you complete peace of mind when it comes to your brand or website launch day. Everything by design. Nothing by accident.
06
In it for the long run
We believe in building things that last... so your design will look just as good in 10 years time as it does today. Same goes for our relationship — just call us your partner in creative crime, we’ve got you.
“If you want a partner who understands you, gets your business, and will be on your side 100%, then look no further”
Matthew Kimberley,
Author & Coach
