Noma is a Palm Springs-based branding studio founded on the belief that exceptional creative work begins with listening. Established by designer Claire Ashworth, the studio has quietly become one of the industry's most sought-after independent practices — known for brand identities that feel at once personal, considered, and enduring.
From emerging independents to established names, every Noma project is approached with the same unhurried attention. We work with a small roster of clients at any one time, ensuring that each brand receives the depth of thought it deserves. Our work is rooted in California; its light, its landscape, its particular way of seeing the world.
Awards & Accolades
Noma has been recognized by some of the most respected voices in design and visual culture. Our work has been featured in leading publications and honored by institutions that share our commitment to craft, originality, and the art of considered creative work.
Communication Arts Design Annual
D&AD Yellow Pencil
The One Show — Brand Identity
AIGA 50 Books / 50 Covers
Fast Company Innovation by Design
Wallpaper* Design Awards
Team
The Noma team is a small, close-knit group of brand strategists, art directors, and creative thinkers who share a deep belief in the power of well-made work. We come from backgrounds in graphic design, editorial, photography, and copywriting — and it shows in the way we work: collaboratively, curiously, and always with the brand's voice at the centre.
What sets us apart is the way we think together. There are no silos at Noma — every project benefits from the full breadth of the team's knowledge, whether that's finding the precise word that unlocks a brand's tone, building a visual system that holds across every touchpoint, or knowing when an identity needs one less element. We are storytellers first, in everything we do.
Claire Ashworth, Principal & Creative Director
Maya Delgado, Senior Brand Designer
Josephine Hale, Brand Designer
Tom Revel, Strategy & Identity Lead
Suki Nakamura, Typography & Editorial Specialist
Elara Voss, Studio Producer
Petra Lindqvist, Creative Researcher & Art Buyer
Isla Brennan, Studio Coordinator
Claire Ashworth, Principal & Creative Director
Services
Noma offers a considered, full-spectrum creative service, from the earliest conversations about what a brand should feel like, through to the final details of how it shows up in the world. We work across identity, editorial, and campaign projects, always tailoring our approach to the specific needs of each client and brief.
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Brand Identity & Strategy
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Art Direction & Visual Systems
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Editorial Design & Typography
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Campaign Development
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Copywriting & Tone of Voice
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Digital & Web Design
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Print & Packaging Design
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Creative Direction & Production
Have a project in mind? Connect with our team to discuss your idea – we're always looking to establish new relationships and a new challenge.
