Creative studio

Good ideas.
Made visible.

Websites, visuals, and creative content for small businesses, independent artists, and freelancers. Built around what makes you, you.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · WORKING ACROSS BORDERS

Websites with character Visuals with purpose Content that connects

01 / Selected work

Different worlds.
The same attention to detail.

Business websites and artist identities, from engineering, interiors, and cleaning services to a music label and distinct creative worlds.

9 projects

Engineering & construction

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Independent music label

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Cleaning & janitorial services

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Alternative & electronic music

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Brazilian music collective

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02 / What we do

A clearer presence.
Across every touchpoint.

Design for small businesses, freelancers, and independent artists working in visual art, photography, writing, film, performance, and music.

01

Websites & redesigns

Responsive websites, landing pages, and portfolios with clear navigation, thoughtful content, and a straightforward path to contact.

Business sites / Creative portfolios / Search basics
From $900
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02

Brand & graphic design

Logo refinement, color and type systems, social graphics, and practical materials that make your identity feel consistent.

Brand starters / Posters & flyers / Digital & print layouts
From $400
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03

Creative launch kits

A coordinated visual package for a new release, exhibition, book, portfolio, or announcement. One direction, adapted for the places your audience will see it.

Key visuals / Launch graphics / Promotional content
From $800
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04

Short promotional content

Short videos, animated artwork, captioned clips, and thumbnails for launches, social posts, and your next announcement.

Shorts & Reels / Teasers / Thumbnails
From $250
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05

Website care & updates

Content changes, new portfolio entries, release updates, and routine checks to help your website keep pace with your work.

Content refreshes / Portfolio updates / Link checks
From $100/month
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03 / Starting prices

Start with what
you actually need.

Clear starting points for your next step. Choose a focused website, a more cohesive brand, or a coordinated creative launch.

01 / Your online home

Website Launch

For a business, artist, or freelancer who needs a polished place to send people.

From $900
  • One page with up to six sections
  • Mobile and desktop layouts
  • Contact and essential links
  • Page titles and sharing previews
Discuss a website
02 / A cohesive first impression

Brand + Website

For a new venture or an existing brand ready for a more consistent look.

From $2,000
  • Website with up to five pages
  • Existing-logo refinement
  • Color and typography guide
  • Coordinated launch graphics
Discuss your brand
03 / Bring your next idea to life

Creative Launch Kit

For an artist or freelancer launching a release, exhibition, book, portfolio, or new offering.

From $800
  • One key visual and four promo layouts
  • One 15–30 second teaser
  • One update to an existing website
  • Two consolidated feedback rounds
Discuss a launch

More services & starting prices

All prices in USD

Small business website

From $1,500

Up to five pages and one project gallery.

Artist & freelancer portfolio

From $1,200

Up to four pages and five project or release entries, with supplied content and links.

Visual identity starter

From $400

Existing-logo refinement, palette, typography and a concise brand guide.

Cover or poster design

From $250

One final design using approved existing artwork or photography.

New artwork direction

From $400

One new visual direction. Complex character consistency, multiple scenes and extensive corrections quoted separately.

Short promotional video

From $250

One 15-30 second edit from approved assets, in one format.

Social graphics pack

From $200

Five coordinated graphics using an established visual identity.

Website care

From $100/month

Up to 45 minutes of content updates monthly and a scheduled link check. Hosting separate.

Starting prices depend on the agreed scope. Website prices cover one language; project packages include two feedback rounds. Hosting, domains, additional languages, and substantial new content are quoted separately. Website care is billed monthly.

04 / The studio

Creative direction.
A personal connection.

Costa Digital Media is a creative studio founded by Tulio Costa, a Brazilian-American designer and music creator based in San Francisco.

The work brings together an interest in technology, a feel for visual storytelling, and hands-on experience building business websites and creative identities.

You work directly with the person shaping your project, from the first conversation to the final details. Communication is available in English and Brazilian Portuguese.

Tulio CostaFounder & creative direction
San Francisco, California

A simple, collaborative process

01

Discover

We talk through your audience, goals, references, and the materials you already have.

02

Define

We agree on the direction, deliverables, timing, and revision rounds.

03

Create

Your website or visuals take shape, with clear points for feedback along the way.

04

Launch

We check the details, prepare the final files, and put the agreed work into the world.

From the studio / YouTube

There’s a story behind
every creative decision.

Follow Costa Digital Media on YouTube for creative work from the studio. Explore the channel and join us as the next chapter takes shape.

Costa Digital Media on YouTube@tuliocostarj

05 / Start a conversation

What are you
ready to create?

Tell us a little about your business, creative practice, freelance work, or the idea you’re bringing to life. We’ll start with what you need and what makes sense for your project.

New projects and general inquiriesinfo@costadigitalmedia.com ↗
Support for existing projectssupport@costadigitalmedia.com ↗

BASED IN SAN FRANCISCO
ENGLISH / PORTUGUÊS

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A few helpful details

Who do you work with?

Small businesses, freelancers, and independent artists across disciplines, including visual artists, photographers, writers, filmmakers, performers, and musicians. Each project is shaped around the work and its audience.

Can you refresh an existing website?

Yes. A project can start with a redesign, clearer content, updated visuals, or a smaller set of focused improvements. We review the current site before agreeing on the scope.

Do you work in English and Portuguese?

Yes. We can plan content for English, Brazilian Portuguese, or both, depending on the audience and the project.

How are projects priced?

Pricing follows the agreed deliverables, content, and revision rounds. After the initial conversation, you receive a project scope and quote before work begins.

What should I bring to the first conversation?

Your website or social links, any existing logo and images, examples you like, your main goal, and a rough launch date are a useful start.

Project details