We are a design and photography studio for emerging entrepreneurs.

“The aesthetic value of what The Denizen Co. create is plain to see from all of the wonderful projects they have worked on. What you don’t get a chance to see through their portfolio is the exceptional standard of professionalism, friendliness, dedication to excellence and expertise that The Denizen Co. team bring to their projects. Over the course of the 6 months that I worked with them on the brand and website redesign for our web shop, Haruka, Anya and the team were knowledgable, friendly, flexible, accommodating and very fun to work with. I could not recommend The Denizen Co. highly enough for anyone looking for a timeless, pared back aesthetic and a friendly, professional service.”

– Nina Plummer of Ellei Home

“Haruka has the astonishing gift of intuitively capturing the essence of work and then articulating the resulting requirements into design guidelines. Bringing together two cultures, the Japanese aesthetic and a personal aesthetic of images and writings infused by my Hellenic culture, has been an incredible journey, and a true collaboration. Haruka and Anya have truly exceeded my expectations regarding all aspects of the design and implementation process. For any future design or product photography needs of Atelier Vandorou, the Denizen Co is the only design and photography studio that I will consider.”

– Maro Vandorou of Atelier Vandorou

“The Denizen Co. is more than just a brand agency. They are a unique bespoke consulting firm that brought my vision to life. Haruka enhanced my brand with a unique approach and experience. Throughout the entire process, The Denizen Co. researched the best way to tell the story and how this story would weave through every aspect of the design. They delivered the highest presentation of communication. They are devoted to hearing feedback and how this feedback would build another layer to my brand. This collaborative project was motivating, it allowed to me to think outside and I look forward to working with The Denizen Co. in the future.”

– Kennitha Grant of The Bahati Studio

“I was drawn to The Denizen Co.’s minimalism, use of negative space, subdued tones, and Japanese-inspired aesthetic that feels both modern and classic, timeless and sophisticated. From the mood board phase to the style guide to the logo, the process was seamless. The Denizen Co. was intuitively able to take my style and translate it into a website that’s as functional as it is beautiful. We unveiled the finished site – complete with artwork from Satsuki Shibuya – in 2017 and the design has stood the test of time. As 2020 approaches it still feels as fresh and beautiful as it did when they first designed it.”

– Beth Kirby of Local Milk

“What The Denizen Co, in particular Haruka, have done for me goes beyond just creating a brand. The Denizen Co. created something memorable, stylish and unique, and a brand I am so proud of. One of the most important aspects of this process was that they took my pre-existing nostalgic items such as my mom's handwriting, and a traditional Japanese seal (hanko) with my name engraved, and re-aligned and redesigned them to fit my vision. I cannot fault The Denizen Co., and should you wish to have a truly unique and high-quality branding system put into place, look no further as there is no one like them."

– Chikae Howland of Hikarui

“When I met with Haruka during our introductory chat, I knew it was going to be a good fit. She had an extensive background in photography and design and wanted to help small businesses such as Humble & Grand grow. She also had a really good understanding of the aesthetic, and more importantly, the values we were trying to communicate through our brand. Every step of the process, The Denizen Co. made sure to check and double-check if the direction felt in alignment with how we wanted people to view our company. It felt very natural and authentic to us. We could not be happier with the new brand and website! The Denizen Co. really set us up for growth!”

– Lauren Kellim of Humble & Grand

“I hadn’t really been looking for a branding agency to work with, but my business was changing and when I came across Denizen’s work online, it really resonated with my aesthetic. Haruka and Anya were both so lovely to work with throughout the whole process. I was unsure what I was hoping for with the new artwork, but am also quite particular, and they were both very patient. I love our new branding. It looks beautiful on our website and really gives our packaging and clothing the minimal, elegant feel I was hoping for. I will definitely contact Denizen again for any future branding work.”

– Kelly Love of Kelly Love

“I had worked with Haruka before and was drawn to her minimal aesthetic and clear vision, so when the time came to update my website I knew I had to contact her. In the beginning stages The Denizen Co. really helped me gather my thoughts about what I was hoping to convey. They came up with fresh ideas that helped make my website stand out and offer a unique perspective on the typical portfolio site. The branding and website they created from our pulled thoughts was so on point and even more than I could have hoped for. It was minimal and clean, but also warm and unique. It feels reflective of my work and I am beyond happy with the final product.”

– Julie Christman of Julie Cate Photography