Studio Lutalica is an award-winning non-profit design studio dedicated to empowering women and LGBTQ+ communities through creative and innovative solutions. Founded in October 2020 by Cecilia Righini, we are committed to fostering inclusivity and driving social change through design. Our team operates globally from our base in Edinburgh, crafting bespoke solutions for clients across four continents.
Our core services include branding, web design, editorial content creation, and strategic communication. We pride ourselves on our ability to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that every project reflects our commitment to intersectional feminism, people over profit, and radical collaboration.
At Studio Lutalica, we believe in the power of lived experiences to inform and inspire our work. By centring the voices of women and LGBTQ+ individuals, we create authentic, resonant designs that challenge traditional industry norms. Our work is not just about aesthetics—it's about creating a sense of belonging and psychological safety for all.
Our team of experts includes project managers, UX/UI designers, DEI consultants, and more, all dedicated to delivering high-quality, impactful work. We are proud to have completed almost 200 projects for over 100 clients, achieving significant milestones such as £26,000 of pro-bono work in the last year alone.
We operate as a joyful resistance against a systemically privileged and inequitable creative industry. Our clients appreciate our pushback on outdated power structures, understanding that true community reflection requires including their voices.
Join us in our mission to redesign the future for under-served communities. Whether you're a brand, organisation, or individual committed to creating a more equitable world, Studio Lutalica is your partner in crafting creative solutions that make a difference.
Studio Lutalica offers good value for cost, fitting clients' budgets while delivering high-quality work. Clients appreciated their responsiveness, culture fit, and alignment with values, with project teams typically comprising 2-5 employees. Specific project costs were not disclosed.
The team at Studio Lutalica was frequently described as responsive, thoughtful, and compassionate, making the collaboration process smooth and enjoyable for clients.
High-Quality Deliverables
Multiple reviews highlighted Studio Lutalica’s ability to deliver high-quality websites, brand identities, and other design assets. Their work was described as beautiful, effective, and meeting all briefs.
Great Value for Cost
Clients found Studio Lutalica to offer good value for the cost, with pricing fitting within their budgets while still delivering high-quality work.
No Areas for Improvement
None of the clients mentioned any significant areas for improvement, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the services provided by Studio Lutalica.
Strong Cultural and Ethical Alignment
Clients consistently praised Studio Lutalica for their commitment to feminist and queer values, which align well with their own missions. This cultural fit was a significant factor in their selection process.
Website Design & Development for LGBTQ Organization
Content Writing ServicesGraphic DesignPay Per ClickSearch Engine OptimizationUX/UI DesignWeb DesignWeb Development
Less than $10,000
Jan. - July 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Regarding innovation, Studio Lutalica was always one step ahead of the curve."
Aug 6, 2023
Global Project Manager, InterPride
Dr. Ryan A. Starzyk
Nonprofit
Detroit, Michigan
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
An LGBTQ organization hired Studio Lutalica to design their website. The team's tasks included research and discovery, UX design, development, and project management.
Thanks to Studio Lutalica, the website was successfully finished and received approval from the client. Moreover, the team's project management approach was great. They delivered everything on time, and their teammates were highly responsive, compassionate, and patient throughout the engagement.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Global Project Manager of InterPride
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Advancing The Global Pride Movement
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Lutalica to accomplish?
New Website Development
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Lutalica?
Proposal Submission
Why did you select Studio Lutalica over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Studio Lutalica were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Research and Discovery
Website UX
Website Design Services
Website Development
Project Management
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Achievement of R&D process that adhered to our standards and requirements. Initial website UX design approval. Website Design being achieved in a way that is approved by the board of directors. Launch of website and effective transition from the previous CMS.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The project management component was incredible. The team delivered everything on time for us, but with a global organization, and the need for input from various stakeholders, it was us as an organization that often caused delays. The team at Studio Lutalica was responsive, very compassionate, and patient throughout this process.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Lutalica?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Regarding innovation, Studio Lutalica was always one step ahead of the curve. Their capacity to innovate and stay ahead of the competition through ground-breaking technology, creative business strategies, or disruptive products/services is remarkable. Studio Lutalica places a premium on satisfying its clientele and works tirelessly to provide memorable experiences. They care about their clients and actively seek out comments, complaints, and suggestions to improve their service.
Studio Lutalica's leadership is commendable because visionary individuals guide the company and inspire their staff to achieve extraordinary success. A company's performance is directly tied to the quality of its leadership, and this company exemplifies that in every possible way. Studio Lutalica's CSR efforts show that the company is serious about making a good change in the world by caring about its actions' effects on people and the planet.
We very much appreciate such efforts. Studio Lutalica's robust and cheerful business culture encourages employees to be themselves, celebrates differences, works together effectively, and looks out for one another's well-being.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Lutalica could have done differently?
Beyond the overachievement and support they've provided, it's hard to say if there was something they could do different. They truly went above and beyond!
RATINGS
5.0
"Extremely Positive"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"World-Class Service & Delivery"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Always On Time"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Incredible Value"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"We Recommend Them Often!
Branding, Design & Web Dev for Homeless Youth Nonprofit
BrandingGraphic DesignLogoPrint DesignWeb Design
Less than $10,000
Mar. 2022 - Apr. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We were impressed by Studio Lutalica's commitment to empowering minoritized communities."
Aug 3, 2023
Head of Policy, Learning & Comms, New Horizon Youth Centre
Polly Stephens
Nonprofit
London, England
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Lutalica created the brand identity, assets, and brand guidelines for a homeless youth nonprofit's biggest partnership project. The team also worked on several reports and developed the website.
Studio Lutalica delivered high-quality work and met every brief. The team was outstandingly flexible, responsive, effective, and communicative. Moreover, their work ethic matched the client's, and they had an excellent understanding of the project's goals. Customers can expect a great partner.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Head of Policy, Learning and Comms of New Horizon Youth Centre
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We're a charity working with anyone aged 18-24 in London who is homeless or unsafe.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Lutalica to accomplish?
Create new branding for one of our biggest project
Deliver several important design jobs including our annual report
Building a new website for a huge partnership project
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Lutalica?
Referral
Why did you select Studio Lutalica over others?
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Studio Lutalica were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Studio Lutalica provided the entire brand identity, assets and website for the London Youth Gateway, which is our biggest partnership project. They have also worked with New Horizon Youth Centre on several reports and created campaign assets and brand guidelines for our campaign work.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Lutalica have always been excellent at understanding and delivering on every brief. Their work is of exceptional quality, and they have been enormously flexible on timings and working with our limited budgets. Their assets and work have always delivered on brief and been very effective.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Nathalie and the team are always really responsive and accommodation. I've never worked with an organisation who are so on top of their comms. They have delivered on deadline, even when they have been tight.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Lutalica?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
There's a really clear values and mission match between our two organisations. It's rare to find a studio that has such a strong set of ethics and we were impressed by Studio Lutalica's commitment to empowering minoritized communities and working to tackle systemic oppression.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Lutalica could have done differently?
Nothing :)
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & Website Dev for Feminist Education Consultancy
BrandingLogoWeb DesignWeb Development
Less than $10,000
Nov. 2021 - Feb. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were on time, thoughtful, responsive, and incredible to work with."
Aug 7, 2023
Executive & Sex Educator, re|scripted
Anonymous
Education
Aurora, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Lutalica led a feminist education consultancy's branding efforts, proposing three mood boards and creating new logos, fonts, and a color palette. They also designed and developed the client's website.
Studio Lutalica delivered a beautiful website and brand identity on time. Their team was responsive, thoughtful, and incredible to work with. Moreover, the client loved that the vendor was queer, feminist, and unapologetic in their politics, which was reflected in their work ethic.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Executive and Sex Educator of re|scripted.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We interrupt normative scripts of gender, sexuality, and difference that uncritically inform educational curricula.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Lutalica to accomplish?
website with a feminist ethos
website that is informative and easy to navigate
website that reflects our work in a clean and clear way
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Lutalica?
Online Search
Why did you select Studio Lutalica over others?
Pricing fits our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for the cost
Company values aligned
incredibly kind and thoughtful team
How many teammates from Studio Lutalica were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Create a full brand identity that we will be able to use on multiple platforms/assets. This included:
Typeface(s)
Three concepts/mood boards
Logo(s)
Color Palette
Fonts
Applications
Full concept with 2 revisions
IA
Wireframing
Webdesign
web development
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
A beautiful website and brand identity!
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They were on time, thoughtful, responsive, and incredible to work with.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Lutalica?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are queer, feminist, and unapologetic in their politic, which is demonstrated in how they work with their clients. We love them!
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Lutalica could have done differently?
Not that I can think of!
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Locations (1)
5 South Charlotte StreetEdinburgh, ScotlandEH2 4AN
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