Curious by nature.
Creative by practice.

Maio Studio is a boutique branding and creative studio based in Napa, California.

Inspired by a place rooted in craft and care, we approach branding with the same mindset — thoughtful, intentional, and built to last. Our work values substance over noise, longevity over trends, and meaning over excess.

We partner with founders, small businesses, and hospitality-driven brands to create identities that feel true to their environment and the people behind them. Our process is both strategic and intuitive, shaping brands that are clear, cohesive, and quietly distinctive.

We offer brand identity, naming, and creative direction, along with ongoing support across campaigns, content, and marketing materials. Intentionally small, we stay close to the work and the people we collaborate with.

The result is work that doesn’t just stand out — it feels right.

Maio Studio is a boutique branding and creative studio based in Napa, California.

Inspired by a place rooted in craft and care, we approach branding with the same mindset — thoughtful, intentional, and built to last. Our work values substance over noise, longevity over trends, and meaning over excess.

We partner with founders, small businesses, and hospitality-driven brands to create identities that feel true to their environment and the people behind them. Our process is both strategic and intuitive, shaping brands that are clear, cohesive, and quietly distinctive.

We offer brand identity, naming, and creative direction, along with ongoing support across campaigns, content, and marketing materials. Intentionally small, we stay close to the work and the people we collaborate with.

The result is work that doesn’t just stand out — it feels right.

Danielle DiMaio

Founder & Creative Director

Danielle DiMaio is the founder and Creative Director of Maio Studio. With over 20 years of experience, she has built brands across industries ranging from media and technology to health and finance, working both in-house and within agencies.

Her work is grounded in a deep respect for process — shaped by years of creating brands from the ground up, as well as guiding them as they grow and evolve. She brings a steady, thoughtful approach to her practice, creating work that feels intentional, lasting, and connected to the people behind it.

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A trusted network of designers, copywriters, photographers, and collaborators who help bring each brand to life. Thoughtfully assembled for every project, this extended team ensures the work is as considered in execution as it is in strategy.