Everything starts with an idea. We are an independent and creative-led studio of ideas for any medium. 
We create concepts that break through the clutter of media. 
We deliver culturally relevant creative work in the form of Art, Branding, Design, Advertising, Experiences & Content. 

Inspired by Kobe & Shaq, PB&J, a white tee & jeans, and the right & left hands of Ali, Duo Duo embodies the spirit of creative chemistry.
We believe great creative work is a product of great creative collaboration and we build that by investing in the relationships within our team and with our clients. 

If you are a Series A startup looking for branding, an artist looking for a music video or a festival looking for an art installation…

Art,

Branding,

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Advertising,

Experiences,

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Art, Branding, Design, Advertising, Experiences, Content,

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    DUO Studio

    Brands and artists - brief us with your business objective or creative need. We will deliver concepts worthy of your audience’s attention and form teams with creatives who are at the top of their craft and whose style best serves the concept.

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    DUO Community

    Community is the catalyst of our creativity. If you are an LA-based writer, photographer, filmmaker, fashion designer or artist looking for community, we are building something for you: a network of artists who understand the importance of human relationships in the creative process, who want to get inspired by creatives from other disciplines, and develop their craft.

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We are Tess and Marcos. We are the pairing of writing and design, concept and visual, ideation and execution, message and detail. With a combined 24 years of experience, we have dedicated our careers in creative companies to crafting unique creative work and leading creative collaborations. At Duo Duo, we are joining forces to build a collaborative studio that makes magic together.

During her career as VP of Creative, Tess led a team in translating organizational mission into dynamic strategies driving brand growth and audience engagement. She oversaw ideation, production, and execution of creative content across multiple channels. Her leadership fostered a culture of excellence, pushing boundaries and empowering teams towards transformational growth.

During his career as a copywriter and creative director for some of the biggest advertising agencies in the world, Marcos crafted and led campaigns for Honda, Kia Motors, Forbes, IBM, Coca-Cola, UNICEF, Nestle, Motorola, and many other brands. His ideas and concepts have been awarded 2x Gold, 2 x Bronze in the Cannes Lions Creativity Festival and many other accolades at D&AD, One Show, LIA and so on. In 2018, Marcos was selected to represent the US as a Young Lion in Cannes.