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About Forma

We are a studio of makers, thinkers and problem-solvers.

Since 2011, Forma The Design Studio has helped ambitious brands find their form — pairing rigorous strategy with exceptional craft to create work that lasts.

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Team workshop session
Our story

From a two-person desk to a full-service studio.

Forma began in a small rented office with two designers, one borrowed laptop and a stubborn belief that good design should be judged by results, not awards. That belief turned out to be a good business plan.

Over more than a decade we have grown into a multidisciplinary team of strategists, brand designers, product designers, developers and motion artists. We have shipped identities for startups, platforms for global companies and packaging for brands you can find on any shelf. Through it all, one thing has stayed constant: we treat every project as if our own name were on it.

Today Forma works with clients across North America and beyond, from first-time founders to established enterprises — and we still answer the phone ourselves.

What we stand for

Values that shape every project.

Clarity over clutter

We remove the unnecessary until only the meaningful remains. Simple is not easy — but it is always stronger.

Craft without compromise

Details are not details. Kerning, timing, spacing, tone — the small things are what make work feel expensive and considered.

Partnership

We work with you, not just for you. Your goals become our brief and your wins become our wins.

Evidence-led

We test, measure and iterate. Opinions are welcome, but research and data decide.

Curiosity

We stay students. New tools, new mediums, new ideas — curiosity is what keeps our work from going stale.

Care

We care about the people who use what we make, and about the people we make it with. That care shows.

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The people

Senior talent, hands-on from day one.

No account layers, no juniors learning on your budget. The team you meet is the team that does the work.

Marcus Bennett
Marcus BennettFounder & Creative Director
Sofia Alvarez
Sofia AlvarezHead of Strategy
James Carter
James CarterDesign Director
Amara Johnson
Amara JohnsonLead Product Designer
Our journey

Milestones along the way.

2011

Forma is founded

Two designers open a small studio with a focus on brand identity for local businesses.

2015

Going digital

We add web design and development in-house, shipping our first large-scale e-commerce builds.

2018

First industry award

Our rebrand for a national retailer earns a Design Collective Award and puts us on the map.

2021

Product design practice

We formalize a dedicated UI/UX team and begin partnering with SaaS and fintech platforms.

2024

250 projects and counting

Forma crosses 250 delivered projects and 120 clients across North America and Europe.

Work with us

Let's shape your next chapter together.

Whether you need a full rebrand or a single landing page, we would love to hear about it. Reach out and let's talk.