Let’s get your brand clear — without overthinking it
We Build Thoughtful Brands and Websites for Growing Businesses
We help founders build a clear, intentional brand and website so their business can grow with confidence.
“Matsu brought our bakery’s warmth and personality online beautifully. The brand finally feels like us.”
JENNY & JOHNSON
OWNERS, CAKEVIEW
“Clear, strategic, and premium. Matsu translated a complex business into a confident brand.”
YINQI XIE
FOUNDER, CHROMAHAUS
“Matsu turned my sound into a bold, modern brand that actually feels aligned with my music.”
CHRIS WONG
FOUNDER, XRS
“From concept to launch, Matsu created a brand that feels soft, intentional, and elevated.”
IBUKI HYUGA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
how it works
3 Steps to Launching a Brand Your Proud of
Clarity changes everything
A Calmer Way to Build your Brand
The Old Way
Matsu's Way
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MEET YOUR DESIGNER
Why I Built Matsu Studios
Nice to meet you, I'm Kendra :)
I built Matsu Studios after seeing thoughtful founders struggle with brands that never quite felt right — not from lack of care, but from designing before they were clear.
Too often, founders jump straight into visuals, tweak endlessly, and second-guess every decision.
The problem isn’t design.
It’s clarity.
The brands that last aren’t louder or trendier — they’re clearer.
They’re built on direction first, then expressed through intentional design.
Matsu Studios exists to offer a calmer starting point — combining clarity, guidance, and proven structure to help your brand finally settle and grow with confidence.
— Kendra, Founder
