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Independent creative studio · Recife & beyond

Make room for
what matters.

Discover the studio

Brand direction, websites, and content for businesses and the people behind them. We bring it all together, so you can get back to what you do best.

A handful of clients. Our full attention.

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A coastal point of view.

The experience we bring

An eye for detail.
Care at every step.

From photography and film in Mallorca to leading brand and content work for Molecule AG, VitaDAO, and Bio.xyz, Steven’s work has always started with the story.

Carolina brings nine years of life and work in Europe, including a career with multinational companies, and an approach to operations grounded in structure and care.

A brand with direction.
A business with momentum.

From the first idea to the everyday details, we connect the work that makes your business feel like itself.

Ways to work

One project or an ongoing partnership.
A clear scope, in either case.

A clear current.
At every stage.

01

Understand.

We learn what you make, who it is for, and what needs to change.

02

Shape.

We turn the brief into a clear direction, scope, and timeline.

03

Make.

Steven leads the creative work. Carolina keeps feedback, timelines, and delivery connected.

04

Carry it forward.

We launch and hand over work your team can use. Ongoing partners keep improving with us.

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Fish moving together through a coral reef

Space to do what you love

More life.
Less on your mind.

A small team.
A closer kind of care.

You work directly with Steven on creative direction and Carolina on planning and delivery. We take on a handful of clients at a time, so both stay involved throughout each project.

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Creative Director

Steven Zuber

Steven started out making photographs and films for local businesses in Mallorca before moving into brand and content work in biotech. At Kohola, he leads creative direction, drawing on that mix of hands-on production and digital experience to make brands easier to understand and recognise.

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Operations

Carolina Menezes

Carolina spent nine years in Europe building her career with multinational companies before returning to Brazil in 2025. At Kohola, she manages timelines, coordinates feedback, and keeps clients informed. She makes sure everyone knows where a project stands, what comes next, and where their input is needed.

Based in Recife, BrazilBrand, web & personal brands worldwideSmall by choice

What would you
make room for?

A new direction. A better website. A stronger voice. More time for the work you love.

Steven and Carolina read every note themselves. We’ll consider what you need and suggest a conversation if we think we can help.

hello@kohola.studio Brand direction, websites, and personal brands internationally.
Content production, wherever the project makes sense.

A few useful answers

Do you work outside Brazil?

Yes. We work internationally on brand direction, websites, and personal brands. We agree on a practical working rhythm across time zones.

Can you produce content on location?

That depends on the project and location. Content strategy and creative direction can be done remotely; we discuss filming access and production scope before committing to a shoot.

Can we work together on one project or over time?

Both. We can agree on a defined project with a clear scope and timeline, or continue as a creative partner as your needs evolve.

How do you decide the scope?

We begin with your goals, constraints, and what you already have. Then we propose priorities, deliverables, a timeline, and an investment before work begins.

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Tell us what
you’re building.

A few details are enough. We’ll read your note ourselves and suggest a next step if we can help.

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