We transform brands in music into essential parts of everyday culture.

Studio Herrström Clients

About

Studio Herrström is a design studio dedicated to transforming the music industry through innovative branding. Founded by Creative Director Erik Herrström, who brings over 20 years of experience, we specialize in creating compelling campaigns, events, and activations for leading brands such as Spotify, Beats by Dre, Sound.xyz, Vault.fm, Sony Music, YouTube Music, Native Instruments, and the New York Philharmonic.

Our work extends to iconic artists like Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, and MIYAVI, helping them connect with fans through impactful brand presence and unforgettable experiences. Beyond music, our expertise includes building brand and digital ecosystems for global giants like Nike, Discord, Airbnb, Google, New York Times, and Samsung.

With a team across five countries, we collaborate with clients worldwide to shape brands that resonate deeply and inspire loyalty. Our approach is guided by three core principles: fostering loyal fan bases, embracing authenticity, and ensuring our brand systems evolve and adapt over time. Our mission is to create brands that redefine the music industry.

Our work has been featured in publications such as It’s Nice That, The Brand Identity, and Creative Boom, and recognized by prestigious awards like the Clio Music Awards, Webby Awards, and CCA Awards.

Leadership

Erik Herrström

Founder & Creative Director

Originally from Sweden, Erik has over 20 years of experience in building brands. Following his role as Brand Design Director at Spotify, Erik now leads the creative team. Erik's contributions in projects for brands such as Spotify, Sony Music, Nike, and Discord have earned over 100 awards, including golds at Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, and ADC. His work has also been featured in major press outlets such as Billboard, Forbes, Fast Company, and Wired.

Kara Griffin Cushman

Director of Operations and Production

As a former professional dancer turned digital producer, Kara has worked in Los Angeles with agencies like DanceOn, collaborating with major US music labels to produce campaigns and activations for artists such as Janet Jackson, TLC, BLACKPINK, Halsey, Lil Nas X, and Lewis Capaldi. Her client roster includes prominent names like Netflix, Disney, Paramount, and Western Digital.

Services

Shaping brands
that resonate globally.
We help define, activate, and evolve brands in music and culture, enhancing how they communicate their values to their audiences through integrated design and marketing.
1
Brand Identity

Branding is like a memorable song that resonates deeply and evokes emotions each time you experience it. We collaborate with you to define every aspect of your brand, from strategy and values to visual and sonic identities. Our goal is to create a cohesive and impactful brand presence.

Our Capabilities:
Brand Strategy, Verbal Identity, Visual Identity, Design System, Motion Identity, Sonic Identity, Naming, Messaging.

2
Campaigns

We create strategic brand campaigns that enhance your brand's image, reputation, and visibility. By working closely with your brief and KPIs, we design campaigns that ensure your brand stands out when and where it matters most.

Our Capabilities:
Brand Campaigns, Activations, Event Branding, Packaging, Web design, Animation, Campaign Toolkits, Interactive experiences.

3
Partnership

We aim to build long-lasting relationships that extend beyond the initial project. By treating every brand as if it's our own, we help clients implement and promote their brands effectively, supporting them in achieving their business goals.

Our Capabilities:
Advisory, Partnership, Consulting, Mentoring.

Testimonials

Words from our clients
“Long before Sound, I’ve admired Erik’s work and played a role in how we approached making every moment an artist releases music special. Having the chance to work with Erik to elevate Sound’s brand as the home page of music discovery is a dream come true.”
David Greenstein, Co-Founder, Sound.xyz
“Absolutely loved working with the Herrström team. The work we developed together was not only conceptual with exceptional levels of craft but the system behind it will setup the brand for success for many years to come.”
Executive Creative Director, Mojo Supermarket
“The Studio Herrström team was incredibly professional, having delivered on all their promises and with a quality that made everyone notice our brand much more once we implemented the changes made by them. I would, as a result, highlight the quality and seriousness of their work.”
Francisco Quartin de Macedo, CEO & Co-Founder, Stage
“Collaborating with Studio Herrström on The Game Awards’ branding update was an absolute game-changer. Their unparalleled creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and innate understanding of our vision resulted in a branding that not only captured the essence of our event but elevated it to new heights.”
Geoff Keighley, CEO, The Game Awards Inc.
“We were absolutely thrilled with Studio Herrström’s brand identity for Pooky! Their creativity and the impactful vision they presented exceeded our expectations. It was evident that they truly understood our brand and captured its essence in a way that resonated with our team and customers alike.”
Claudio Riffeser, Founder, Pooky

Project Inquiry

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