Brands that move people & culture

7 Layer Studio is a bold creative agency delivering design and strategy for ambitious brands.

  • Colorful impact report booklets celebrating 20 years of Harlem Academy, featuring large overlapping number 20 in vibrant colors with the headline '20 years, one mission' and the Harlem Academy logo.

    Helping an independent school in Harlem drive equity of opportunity

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  • Top view of three cocktails placed on vibrant coasters featuring the Neighbors Wine brand firefly, with the messaging 'Seekers of Delight'.

    Embracing the magic of unexpected details, a wine shop for curious drinkers

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  • Three framed posters on a concrete wall. The posters read 'CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE' and 'LEAD THROUGH CHANGE' and feature illustrations of people looking forward.

    Using growing pains to transform this leadership strategy firm's brand

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  • Purple container of Mojo Botanica cannabis pre-rolls featuring colorful abstract illustrations, with the lid slightly open.

    A cannabis brand born and raised in the Garden State

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  • Person kneading dough on a floured wooden surface with the overlay text 'we liv breads'

    A family-owned bakery turned sought-after destination

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  • A pink cocktail glass filled with pink pearls, holding a spray bottle of Lavanila vanilla grapefruit perfume mist.

    A packaging system that scales with this clean beauty pioneer

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Our approach

Intuitive strategy

We dig deep and peel back layers — challenging assumptions and evolving goals collaboratively for smarter, more resonant solutions.

meticulous process

Equal parts big-picture thinkers and detail champions, we combine creative vision with meticulous process at every step.

insatiable creativity

We genuinely love what we do — with consistent ambition for innovative solutions that inspire possibility and drive what’s next.

people & culture first

We develop solutions that are deeply human, built with empathy, clarity and character that breaks through noise and apathy.

  • “Working with 7 Layer Studio transformed our brand identity during a crucial period of growth. What impressed me most was how they understood the delicate balance between professionalism and personality that our brand required - creating a system that conveys expertise without feeling corporate or cold. The resulting brand system has positioned us to confidently step into our next chapter of growth, helping us attract clients that reflect our experience and expertise. Our new identity has become a valuable business asset that pays dividends with every client interaction.”

    Molly, Founder of Collectively

  • “My school hired 7LS to design an impact report that would launch our 20th year. We started with a broad sense of what we wanted (more bold + more joy than our past publications, but maintaining the sense of rigor) — but not a clear vision for what it should look like. We loved the energy and creativity 7LS brought throughout the design process, and we felt listened to at every step. It is exactly what we wanted — and is something we never could have conceived of or pulled off without them.”

    Vanessa, Strategy Director at Harlem Academy

  • “We had a great time working with the team at 7 Layer Studio. They created a great new look for our rebranded business. They understood our needs and were able to introduce us to a new look that was surprising and has been very well received by both our existing and new clients. We loved that the team is local to us, which helped with understanding our target market. We learned a lot about having a consistent and cohesive message across different marketing strategies. We love our new look!

    Felix, Co-founder of The Core Place