making space for what matters.

Ours Studio was founded by two designers with a shared vision, to redefine what creative excellence looks like for underserved brands.



Since launching, we’ve built a growing presence, partnering with startups, cultural brands, and community-led businesses to bring clarity, beauty, and strategy to life. Our work has shaped brands that don’t just exist in the market, they move it forward.

Ours Studio was founded by two designers with a shared vision, to redefine what creative excellence looks like for underserved brands.



Since launching, we’ve built a growing presence, partnering with startups, cultural brands, and community-led businesses to bring clarity, beauty, and strategy to life. Our work has shaped brands that don’t just exist in the market, they move it forward.

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At Ours Studio, we design with intention, balancing form and function, intuition and strategy. As a queer-led, diverse team, we know what it means to create space in a world that doesn’t always make room. That’s why we’ve built Ours to be that space, where your vision is elevated, your voice is heard, and your story is told with clarity and boldness.

After more than 15 years in the industry, leading work at top agencies and global brands, we founded Ours to bring that same level of craft, strategy, and creative excellence to the

communities we’re part of. We believe the startups, founders, and cultural organizations shaping the future deserve the same quality and partnership as the world’s biggest names.

Every project begins with listening — to you, your audience, and your goals. From there, we combine research, cultural insight, and creative craft to build design systems that not only look good, but work beautifully. Our process is transparent, collaborative, and adaptive, rooted in care, curiosity, and a deep respect for the communities we serve.

At Ours Studio, we design with intention, balancing form and function, intuition and strategy. As a queer-led, diverse team, we know what it means to create space in a world that doesn’t always make room. That’s why we’ve built Ours to be that space, where your vision is elevated, your voice is heard, and your story is told with clarity and boldness.

After more than 15 years in the industry, leading work at top agencies and global brands, we founded Ours to bring that same level of craft, strategy, and creative excellence to the communities we’re part of. We believe the startups, founders, and cultural organizations shaping the future deserve the same quality and partnership as the world’s biggest names.

Every project begins with listening — to you, your audience, and your goals. From there, we combine research, cultural insight, and creative craft to build design systems that not only look good, but work beautifully. Our process is transparent, collaborative, and adaptive, rooted in care, curiosity, and a deep respect for the communities we serve.

( OUR DNA )

QUEER-LED

DIVERSE TEAM

INDEPENDENT

Timeless Design

Strategic

Community First

Purpose Driven

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Nike

Queer-Led

Queer-Led

Gucci

Diverse Team

Diverse Team

Netflix

Independent

Independent

BMW

Timeless Design

Timeless Design

Cartier

Strategic

Strategic

Apple

Community First

Community First

Porsche

Purpose Driven

Purpose Driven

( OUR FOUNDERS )

MAI

Founder & director

Mai Ryde is a designer and creative director whose work is rooted in culture, community, and identity. Before co-founding Ours Studio, Mai built a career in human services and community-centered programs, work that shaped a deep understanding of how people connect, what they need, and how systems can be reimagined to serve them better.

They began their design career in 2020 and have since worked across multiple realms of design including branding, experiential, digital, and promotional design. That foundation now informs every brand and website Mai designs, blending strategy and storytelling to create identities that feel as human as they are bold.

Known for work that centers belonging and clarity, Mai partners with founders to turn big ideas into thoughtful brands that resonate.

With an approach that is both intuitive and strategic, Mai focuses on building design systems and digital experiences that move with purpose and invite people in.

April

Founder & director

April is a designer and creative director with a sharp eye for detail and a love of turning bold ideas into thoughtful, lasting design.

Before co-founding Ours Studio, April built her career across branding, web design, and creative strategy, shaping visual identities that place story and culture at the center. Her experience spans design studios, agencies, and independent projects, guiding work from concept to launch with an emphasis on collaboration and creative trust.

April’s work has been recognized for its clarity, craft, and ability to help brands stand out without losing their heart. She has led design and managed teams for Fortune 500 companies and global brands including Apple, L’Oréal, The United Nations and many others.

April focuses on branding and design systems that balance big-picture vision with hands-on craft.

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