about

Hello, we're Studio Makuto
We're a creative studio focused on illustration and design, born in Sydney with a nomadic spirit. 
We believe that great ideas have no borders, and we love working with clients all over the world. Our mission is to create memorable designs filled with personality. We craft meaningful and creative work, We develop every project from the initial concept to the final product, working across all media. We see design and illustration as a force for good, and we're committed to developing visual messages that make a positive impact.
SERVICES
Advertising & Campaigns
Art direction
Brand Identity
Illustration
Design for Print & Physical Media
Books
Boardgames
Covers
Publications
Collateral
Packaging
Pattern & Textil
Merchandising
OOH (Billboards, posters)
Interactive Design & Motion
Website & App Design
UI/UX - Figma
Social Content
Animation
Film & Video
Videogames
Environmental Design
Exhibition
Mural Design
Signs & Wayfinding
Infographics

HIGHLIGHTS

• 2026 Community Compass Campain and for UHCC Sydney
• 2025 Finalist, National Josep Albert Mestre Award, CEA Spain
• 2024 Castilla y Leon Award for Excellence in Fine Arts & Design. Spanish Ministry of Education 
• 2024 Video Game Art for BIG SMALL GAMES, Croatia 
• 2023 1st Prize Competition “Your story in a barrel” Emilio Moro Winery 
• 2023 Art Exhibition at CREAVA23 - CREART (European Network of Cities for Artistic Creation)
• 2023 Mural Award, granted by CCOO


TEAM
PAULA PELLICER
Art Director, Illustrator & Graphic Designer.
Paula is an award-winning illustrator and designer. Her career spans the Croatian video game industry and major exhibitions such as CREAVA 2023.
She has been recognized with the 2024 CyL Award for Excellence in Fine Arts and Design and with the highest honors from the Emilio Moro Winery, among many other accolades.
As the artistic director of Studio Makuto, she specializes in creating new immersive worlds and giving each project a unique and personal identity.

VLAD BEZO
Product & Graphic Design. 
Vlad is an Industrial Design Engineer with a Diploma in Graphic Design. He brings a decade of international experience to the team, having worked across the industrial sectors of both France and Spain. His expertise spans industrial packaging and collaborative product development for various Spanish startups.
At Studio Makuto, Vlad specializes in graphic design and digital development. Together with Paula, they form a multidisciplinary powerhouse capable of delivering comprehensive, end-to-end creative projects.

AARON
Production Managment. 
Aaron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. His background spans publishing, communications, and project management, with experience managing complex production workflows, marketing, event, and community initiatives across Singapore and Australia. Having worked with nonprofit organizations and volunteer teams, he brings a collaborative, organized, and solutions-focused approach to every engagement. 
At Studio Makuto, Aaron supports creative work through project coordination, communications, and production management, helping ideas move smoothly from concept to completion.
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