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hi@nk.studio😅TL;DR. The short version for the quick scrollers. (You know who you are 👀)
With nearly 20 years of experience, /nk.studio is the most awarded design studio in Latin America on Awwwards. We’re a team of 30 people with offices in Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. We create brands, websites, apps, immersive experiences — and partner with companies to support their ongoing evolution.
In short:
- We’re a global design, strategy, and technology studio based in Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata.
- We bring together almost two decades of experience and a team of 30 that blends creative vision, business thinking, and technical execution.
- We’ve worked with brands like Mercado Libre, IKEA, Vista Energy, Globant, NYU, and Veritran.
- We build brands, digital platforms, campaigns, interactive products, immersive content, and AI-powered experiences.
- We support companies through branding, design, development, launches, and continuous growth.
- We’re the most awarded studio in LatAm on Awwwards, with 80+ recognitions and 7 nominations for Studio of the Year.
- We speak the language of CEOs, CMOs, CTOs, and founders. We get involved. We think. We execute. We create real impact.
🤔 General Questions
We’re /nk.studio — a global design, strategy, and technology studio based in Buenos Aires (Palermo) and Mar del Plata with nearly 20 years of experience helping bold companies push forward. We work with brands like Mercado Libre, IKEA, Vista Energy, Globant, NYU, The Sandbox, and the World Bank, among many others.
We partner with globally minded startups, fast-scaling scaleups, and leading enterprises across diverse industries. We build brands, digital platforms, immersive experiences, and campaigns for sectors like technology, consumer goods, education, fintech, tourism, mobility, arts, web3, and more.
Our work is made for companies that want to build strong identities, scale their products, and connect meaningfully with audiences in an increasingly complex and ever-changing world.
We’re a team of 30 people who take this seriously — with passion, strategy, and sharp thinking. Every project combines creative vision, business insight, and top-notch execution.
We operate on GMT-3 — just 1 hour ahead of NY, 2 from CDMX, 4 from LA, and 3 behind London. Because when there’s talent and drive, distance doesn’t matter.
We’re the most awarded studio in Latin America on Awwwards, with 7 nominations for Studio of the Year. We’re also proud members of SoDA, IADAS, Interact, The Webby Awards, and the EO network. We like to be where bold ideas turn into real impact.
We’ve worked with brands like Mercado Libre, IKEA, Globant, Vista Energy, Concha y Toro, Andreani, La Nación, StellaArtois, Peugeot, NYU, The Sandbox, Interbank, Veritran, The World Bank, Sherwin-Williams, Holiday Inn, Gilera, Bunker DB, Moova, Infinite World, University of Michigan, A3, Alvear Palace, Untold, and many more.
And across 25+ industries — from automotive, fintech, crypto, fashion & beauty, tourism, eSports, media, healthcare, NFTs, Web3, decor, music, startups, metaverse, to real estate, food & beverage, sports, and more.
But above the industry, we care about the people. We believe (and have proven) that great projects are made between people — not between logos. Some clients have switched companies 3–4 times and brought us along for every ride. Want references? Just ask. Or check the quotes in our Studio section.
It depends on the project, scope, timelines, urgency, integrations... but to give you a ballpark:
- Brand Strategy & Identity: USD 15,000 to 75,000+
- Website Design & Dev: USD 25,000 to 120,000+
- Branding + Website: USD 30,000 to 120,000+
- eCommerce Design & Dev: USD 30,000 to 140,000+
- App Design & Dev: USD 75,000 to 400,000+
👉 Want the full breakdown? Check out our contact form.
These are rough estimates. Everything depends on the time available, technical complexity, and how many people we need to involve. If you’ve got less of one thing, you’ll need more of the other. That’s just how it works.
But hey — don’t let the numbers scare you. If you’ve got a project and aren’t sure where you stand, hit us up. We’ll find a way.
Yes. And it's not just us saying it — Awwwards confirms it. With over 80 recognitions —including Sites of the Day, Developer Awards, and Honorable Mentions— and 7 nominations for Studio of the Year, we’re the most awarded Latin American studio in the platform’s history.
Our work has also been recognized by other international institutions such as the Webby Awards, FWA, CSS Design Awards, Indigo Awards, German Design Award, W3 Awards, Orpetron, and Sello Buen Diseño Argentino.
Are we proud? Absolutely. Does it make us complacent? Never. We treat every project like it’s our first… and like it could be our next nominee.
👉 You can see more details in our Awards section.
Pure coincidence. No strategy, no pitch, no master plan. Over 10 years ago, someone followed us on Instagram. We saw they were posting cool HTML5 animations — even though they were quite young. We reached out anyway. Five months later, they replied… and joined the team.
That someone is Matías, our current CTO. And what started with a DM became a creative community that now has over 10 people in Mar del Plata. That’s how our second office was born.
Our Buenos Aires office, though, has always been our home base. Now we have both, and we love both. Mar del Plata has ping pong, mini golf, and beach vibes. Spoiler alert: we’re about to move to a bigger office in Buenos Aires. Should we get a PlayStation too? 👀
We take on projects that move us. Whether it’s a global brand or a startup with big dreams, if there’s purpose, vision, and mutual respect — we’re in.
And if it aligns with our mission to empower brands to inspire people, that’s even better.
(And yes, if there’s budget… that helps too 😏)
Sometimes. But we prefer collaborative processes that respect our time, creativity, and strategic thinking.
If you're after free ideas, we’ve got a great newsletter we can share 😄
And if you’re a nonprofit: every year we take on one pro bono project. Foundations, associations, NGOs... This year, we’re working with Bosque y Vida, a foundation dedicated to protecting and restoring Argentina’s native forests 🌿
- Branding: 4 to 8 weeks
- Website / eCommerce (mid-sized): 3 to 6 months
- App: 9 to 12 months
If the deadline’s tight and the budget’s solid… we can move mountains (or build an entire museum in 30 days — true story).
Of course, timelines only work if both sides stay involved. We don’t do magic (well, maybe a little), but if we don’t get the info we need, we can’t move forward.
As our CTO puts it:
"With time and money, everything’s possible. With just one of those, we still give it a shot."
We’ll evaluate. If it’s urgent, realistic, and worth it, we’ll assemble a dedicated team. But we’ll never compromise on quality — everything we deliver carries our signature.
You tell us what you need. We listen. Then we set up a discovery meeting (yes, it’s free) to understand your context, goals, and pain points.
If there’s a match, we send over a proposal with clear stages, timelines, and options. We don’t throw random estimates — we design opportunities.
Both. We can tackle one-off projects or support your brand long-term through our Boost service. It’s like having a creative + tech team by your side — without adding headcount.
We love that you asked. Here are some of our most recent achievements:
- With Argentina Travel, we helped increase organic traffic by over 1200% in less than a year.
- For a consumer brand, we achieved steady growth with over 40% of traffic coming from search, far surpassing direct, social, and referral channels.
- For a car rental company, we optimized the digital journey so that 50% of organic traffic lands directly on conversion pages (fleet, search, booking).
- For a healthcare brand, we reached over 60% organic traffic, with a solid and sustained user experience over time.
- With Veritran, we supported their partnership strategy with Manchester City, including a website, content, and brand activations with strong impact.
- We’ve supported companies that raised over USD 12B in funding rounds, with platforms designed to convert as well as their pitch decks.
- During the pandemic, we developed an app that channeled over 50% of call center volume, improving user experience and reducing operational costs.
Want more examples? Just reach out — we’re happy to share real data that shows what we do.
Simple — we have:
- An in-house QA team
- Quality control and automated testing
- Code versioning
- Stress tests and specific audits (when required)
We mentioned it earlier, but it’s worth repeating: we’ve built large-scale platforms for global audiences, with complex integrations — without technical issues or headaches.
Pfff… after nearly 20 years, we’ve honestly lost count of how many hundreds of projects we’ve done for brands around the world.
Cases is just a curated selection — projects we feel best reflect what we’re capable of. And, let’s be honest, they’re also the ones we had time to properly document. Because crafting a solid case study takes time… and we prefer to spend that time working with our clients 😊
Looking for something specific or curious about a particular industry? Drop us a message. Chances are we’ve got something to show you.
You can also check out our Archive section, where we keep some of the historical projects that are part of our journey.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Not so fast. First we need to understand what will truly move the needle for you.
We start with a discovery session to really understand your business. The idea? Not to sell you just hours, but to help you grow.
Then we’ll come back with tailored options (yes, with an anchor price, a sweet spot, and a base plan). So you choose wisely — not out of default.
Pfff, of course. Everyone’s talking about it — and they should. For us, AI isn’t the future. It’s the present. It’s a powerful tool — but like any tool, it depends on who’s using it.
We believe those who are already great at what they do can become extraordinary with AI. The rest? They’ll stay stuck in the generic. And hey, there’s plenty of people doing average work. But if you’re here to build something truly unique… well, you’re in the right place 😉.
🎨 Branding
From discovery workshops to tone of voice, logo design, naming, brand strategy, guidelines, brand books, and comms strategy.
We use frameworks like Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle (once a client told us he was friends with Simon — we asked him to show what we built… he never knew if he did 😂).
Both. We love building from scratch, but we’re also pros at refreshing existing brands to keep them relevant and sharp.
No worries — that’s exactly why our workshops exist. We’ll help you define who you are, what makes you different, how you want people to feel, and turn all that into a solid, unforgettable identity.
💻 Digital
From corporate sites to eCommerce, custom platforms, and immersive WebGL experiences. No templates here. Every build is unique.
Yes, we know AI can build websites — but if you want a real relationship with your users, you’ve gotta go deeper. (At least for now 😉)
NextJS, ReactJS, Prismic (we’re partners), WebGL, Shopify, Firebase, and more. Didn’t catch any of that? Don’t worry. Just tell us what you need — we’ll pick the best stack.
These are our preferred tools, but we’re flexible! From NuxtJS + VueJS (we’re mostly on Next now) to no-code tools like Webflow or creative platforms like Rive and Spline — we adapt to your project. Got something specific in mind? Let’s talk.
Absolutely. Everything we build is designed with client autonomy in mind. And if you’d like to keep us close, our Boost team can handle the ongoing optimization.
Fun fact: we recently built one of the largest websites in the US market (we can’t say which one — NDA — but trust us, it was massive… and yes, it’s 100% manageable).
Our CEO always says that the second most important place where brand value is built is the internet. The first — luckily — is still word of mouth. And that’s where the opportunity lies: a digital experience can be the first impression… or the confirmation of everything people are already saying about you.
At /nk, we work to make the second one fuel the first. We design platforms that connect strategy, design, and technology to build trust, spark emotion, communicate with clarity, and leave a lasting impression.
Every microinteraction, every visual decision, every word reinforces what your brand wants to express — and what you want others to say about it. We craft intuitive journeys that feel alive, like a real consumption experience.
It’s not just design. It’s perception. It’s storytelling. It’s performance. It’s conversion. It’s about building value. Always.
🧪 Labs
It’s our experimental playground. Where we build things that don’t (fully) exist yet — generative AI content, narrative pieces, trailers, AR/VR, brand films, immersive campaigns.
Please do. Labs exists for the out-there stuff. The weirder, the better. Want an interactive storytelling campaign or a suite of generative pieces? Let’s go.
Totally fine. We create everything from brand films to spots, animations, trailers — always with storytelling, sensitivity, and purpose.
With a spark. A “what if…?”. From that, we build whatever format best brings that initial impulse to life — no limits.
No worries. Sometimes the best starting point is a well-framed question. At Labs, we turn gut feelings into shaped, structured ideas.
A bit of everything. Labs is a modular space where ideas are channeled through a unique lens, blending the resources needed to make them real. It’s where ideas take shape, rhythm, texture, and meaning.
As long as it’s legal… bring it on. Seriously. Labs was made for those ideas you don’t know who to trust with.
Absolutely — that’s where it shines the most. Labs enhances everything happening in our other areas. It gives voice, soul, and expression to what’s already in motion.
🚀 Boost!
It’s our long-term support service. A team by your side to help your brand grow, evolve, and stay sharp. On-demand design, UX/UI updates, content, newsletters, maintenance, performance — whatever’s needed to keep momentum going.
Not necessarily. But if we’ve already worked together, it helps — we move faster and hit the ground running.
Exactly. A dedicated mini-studio for your brand. Agile, flexible, and powered by /nk-level quality. The amount and speed of what we deliver? You really have to see it.
Boost is our strategic support service. Think of it as a monthly retainer — but with superpowers.
It’s designed to ensure your brand doesn’t just have a great website or identity, but actually evolves over time. Because nothing is set in stone — it adapts, gets optimized, and improves.
What’s included? On-demand design, UX/UI updates, performance, newsletters, content, technical maintenance, fresh ideas… everything your brand needs to stay sharp and connected to its audience.
With Boost, we get the business, we get involved, and we work side by side to help it grow.