Our story
Small team, big standards.
How Ligature Studio became Edinburgh's favourite studio.
Founder & Creative Director
Ligature Studio
A word from our founder
Everyone deserves our full attention, every time.
Fifteen years in brand design across London and New York. Leads every identity project personally. At Ligature Studio I want every one of our clients to feel looked after, whether it's their first visit or their fiftieth.
Elena Marsh
Founder & Creative Director
- Awwwards SOTD ×6
- B Corp certified
- Google Partner
- 4.9★ on Clutch
Our mission
To be the first place Edinburgh turns to, and the one they come back to.
Listen first
Unhurried time and a team who remember your name and what you need.
Deliver with expertise
Experienced people, the right tools and high standards, all under one roof.
Stay local
Rooted in Edinburgh, working with local partners, and a team who live here too.
Our story
How we got here.
From day one to today: the moments that shaped Ligature Studio in Edinburgh.
2014
Ligature Studio is founded
Two designers and a borrowed desk in Edinburgh, working on brands for local startups.
2017
First digital product team
We added UX and engineering to design and build products, not just brands.
2021
B Corp certification
Formalising our commitments to fair pay, flexible work and climate-positive operations.
2025
Growth practice launches
SEO, paid media and CRO under one roof, so launches keep compounding.
Meet the team
The people behind Ligature Studio.
Experienced people who know Edinburgh, take the time to listen and get the details right.
- Elena MarshFounder & Creative Director
Marcus BellManaging Director
Sana IqbalHead of Growth
Leo FontaineDesign Lead, Product
Hannah ChoTechnical Director
Oliver GrantSenior Copywriter
Reviews
What clients tell us.
Real words from real clients, straight from the thread. Pull up a chair and read along.
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Pull the cord, or skip straight ahead: Ligature Studio is ready when you are.