Formed to deliver that little bit extra,
we measure our success by yours.
A senior only design studio based in London with a global reach.
We partner with thinkers that have users at the core of their missions.
Inspired by the Quechuan word Yapay, yapa is the act of giving loyal customers that little bit extra. Since 2019, our small yet nimble team have been helping our partners define, create and deliver user centred brands and products globally.
We believe that design shouldn’t just succeed, it should exceed expectations. This to us is the grounds for a design partnership that lasts.
Our vibes
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Honesty is the best policy
Any problem, big or small, we make sure we define what the core issues are, then solve them.
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Define it
Clarity beats cleverness. We name the real problem out loud before we go anywhere near a solution.
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Front runner
We don't deliver brands and products to sit in the middle of the pack. We strive to be the front runner of any market.
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Have fun
Design is as fun for us years on as when we started. Work is never work when you enjoy it, and we push that into every partnership.
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Keep it simple, stupid
No jargon, no over-engineering. The simplest thing that solves the problem wins, every single time.
We have you covered
Product
- UX / UI
- Website
- iOS and Native Apps
- Web app design
- Design Systems
- Existing product auditing
Brand
- Logo design
- Visual Identity
- Art direction
- Brand naming
- Brand asset creation
Website
- Web design
- Website Development
- CMS implementation
- E-commerce websites
Motion
- Videography
- Animation
- Photography
- Marketing material
Strategy
- User Experience Optimisation
- Visual Design Excellence
- Responsive Web Solutions
More
- Graphic Design and Print
- Pitchdecks and Editorial
- Social Media Marketing
Meet the team
Book a call- Jakob O'Connor🏂 Founder & Creative Director
- Ryan Knight⛰️ Motion Designer
- Jamain Gordon📷 Designer
- Tim Lane⚽ Production Designer
What they say
All projectsStudio Yapa took full ownership of our product design, web design, and demo assets, consistently delivering high-quality work that elevated our brand. They were highly responsive, proactive, and dependable — and it's rare to find an agency who brings both creative vision and operational excellence.
Been working with Jakob for a while on zeal.app and he's been great. Would recommend working for product flows and prototypes.
Martin Goycoolea
Product Lead · Zeal
Within a short timeframe Jakob was able to provide us with a dramatically improved product which exceeded expectations. It was a really collaborative process which suited us perfectly. Highly recommend.
Tom Marley
Founder · Played
Over the past few years, Studio Yapa have helped with various aspects of design and have always delivered above and beyond our expectations.
Debbie Ansell
Co-founder · Leaf Health
I had a great experience working with Studio Yapa on our ADHD app, Addie. He did an excellent job turning our ideas into a user-friendly design. Their collaborative approach and responsiveness made the process smooth, resulting in an app that meets the user's needs.
Phil Birrs
Founder · Addie