A studio that draws before it designs.
// who is nova?
Nova is an independent creative studio based in Milan.
We build brands from structure, not from trends — shaping identity, content and digital presence through clear systems and intentional design. No decoration, no guesswork. Just work that holds, connects and performs.
// sectors
who we work with
// sector 01
branding
32 clients
// sector 02
cultural
21 clients
// sector 03
tech
23 clients
// sector 04
retail
36 clients
Partners across culture, commerce and tech.
From early-stage founders to museums and listed companies — we partner with teams who treat design as infrastructure.
vesta bank
astra studio
Northwave™
Kineto Labs
Studio luma
vela events
Monolith Coffee
Habitat 21
Editoriale Q.
// values
fit check
// green lights
we can work together if
- You see design as infrastructure, not decoration.
- You're building a brand to last a decade, not a quarter.
- You have a clear point of view — or you're ready to find one.
- You value process, documentation and honest feedback.
- You can commit a decision-maker to the project.
// red lights
we can't work together if
- You need a logo by Friday and nothing else.
- You want us to copy a competitor's identity.
- You expect unlimited revisions without scope.
- Decisions are made by committee with no clear lead.
- Lowest price is the deciding factor.
// our manifesto
craft over noise
strategy is design
Transparency by default
Long-term partnership
Design as responsibility
// brand strategist
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// lead designer
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// digital architect
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// founder & creative director
lara riva
Lara founded Nova in 2019 after a decade leading brand work for European agencies. She believes identity is engineering — a system of rules that earns its expression. Her work has been recognised by D&AD, ADI and Brand New.
“We don’t make logos. We make the operating system a brand runs on for the next ten years.”