About | Studio Aya

A studio born from 2am design flows 🪩 and the belief that design should be bold, unforgettable, and strategic! 🫶🏽

MEET THE DESIGNER, AYANNA PENISTON

Creating brands and packaging that feels like you and matches your vibe

Here's a bit of a secret, I'm also a full time packaging designer! Double the design! Studio Aya was created when I was in Uni, I since then I have been developing it to what it is and means to me now. While in Uni, there was a time I didn't know what type of designer I wanted to be, but it was during my final year that I truly fell in love with branding and packaging.

With my studio, I combined the experience of a full time packaging designer, with the freelance designer, and created a space where diverse founders from multiple communities can come and find a professional, but fun branding experience.

What's It Like Working With Studio Aya

People are always at the heart of what I do. Studio Aya is committed to creating thoughtful, supportive design experiences where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered

The Aya Approach

My branding and packaging process is thoughtful and fun from start to finish. This is a time for you where we explore how we have you shine in your branding/ packaging, and something like that shouldn't be uptight and stiff. Let loose, let's chill, and let's keep the vibes happy! With a bit of professionalism of course ;)

In This Together

Your brand should feel like you. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of my process. I'll work closely with you every step of the way, listening to your ideas and shaping them into thoughtful, intentional design. Together, we bring your vision to life in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and true to who you are.

Professional Meets Fun

I take my work seriously—but never myself. Studio Aya is built on thoughtful, professional design paired with a playful, curious approach. I believe that great design can be both strategic and fun, delivering polished results without losing personality along the way.

CREATIVE DIRECTORY

DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR CREATIVES

WELCOME TO

The Creative Panda Hub

INSPO RESOURCES FOR CREATIVES

The space where, diverse founders can build a business in an inclusive, and freeing environment and have a good time doing it! From a creative community directory to a resource list of where I find inspo and templates to networking finds, you’ll find authentic, real value from your playful design bestie.

NETWORKING SPOTS

Building Brands Up One Paw At A Time

Through an inclusive approach to vibrant design, Studio Aya provides the diverse community with the space to be creative and feel uplifted

Authenticity

No chat bots here, it's just me through and through. I am here to build connections and brands for people I feel inspired by when I hear they're story

OMG Yes!

I aim to create designs that spark that instant wow moment—the kind that makes clients light up, smile, and feel something. That's design that brings joy, turns heads, and leaves a lasting impression

Compassion

I take a people-first approach, making space for laughter, honest conversations, and a little fun along the way. From start to finish, we want you to feel welcome, seen, heard, and genuinely valued

Playfulness

I believe great design should feel fun. Curiosity, experimentation, and a little bit of joy are baked into everything that I create—because play is where the best ideas come to life

The Mascot of Studio Aya

You've probably noticed the red panda illustrations floating around by now. Red pandas the mascot for Studio Aya. Their playful nature inspires the studio and the cute, silly videos I find of them online are perfect for when taking breaks between designing.