To Play
That’s what it means.
“Laro” — derived from the Tagalog word maglaro, meaning to play.
Also the first four letters of studio owner Paulina’s last name.
Play is at the foundation of what we do here — when we create, we design with smarts and with guts, because that’s what creates the most magical synergy.
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We create
visual universes…
Whether your brand is big or small, it’s important to us that what we create for you is something that works for how you do business now, and how you’ll grow years into the future.
For a brand, that means building a world that grows with you and feels right every step of the way. For a website, that’s creating a digital corner that blends perfectly with your vibe, your processes, and your goals. And for any other special project you have in mind, it’s translating the experience of your dreams into something others can see and feel for themselves.
… just for you.
When you come to LARO Studio with an ask, we start by dreaming big. We want to think about all the possibilities and opportunities you’ll have in your ideal brand world, so we can build something for you that’ll get you there, no matter how big or small your ask is now.
While we listen to stats and analytics, we also deeply believe in intuition. Because we work with people that are creating something new. Disruptors. And sometimes that means trying something in a new or unexpected way.
Everything out there was made for someone else — we’re creating for you.
Features
The Founder
When I was in grade school, I signed up for a Neopets account hoping to spend my time playing cute online games, instead coming across kids my age creating the most stunning graphics to decorate their user profiles. Many of them turned their pages into tutorial sites, with everything you’d need to design and build a webpage from scratch, leading me to think “hey, I can do this too.” Weeks later, I finished my first webpage.
The community’s willingness to share their knowledge so openly formed the foundation of how I want my work (and thus, this studio) to operate now: by helping and uplifting others, making good design and resources accessible, creating unforgettable visuals, and doing it out of genuine passion. I want to empower founders, especially from marginalized groups, to know that building the brand and experience of their dreams is not only possible, but that they fully deserve it.
When I’m not doing LARO Studio work, I’m making pottery, working with Well Fed Studio, writing for backBIPOC, or completing a random side mission.
Creatives who have worked on our projects
Depending on the project, you’ll work solely with Paulina, or a curated team depending on your needs in scope, budget, and timeline. We’re happy to work with your team and any special requests you might have.
If you are a fellow designer, developer, copywriter, illustrator, 3d artist, social media specialist, or provide any other service we might need in the future, join our Creative Rolodex here (don’t be shy!).
