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Hello, I’m Yusuf Mustapha

Brand Identity Designer for Growing Businesses

Get in touchhello@ymstudio.ca
Greater Toronto Area, CanadaAvailable for select brand projects

Clients and collaborators I’ve worked with

Explore my work.

A selection of brand identities, reports, campaigns, email designs, and launch work created for brands and growing teams.

DeliveryPage

Brand strategy and identity design for an African delivery platform, built to feel dependable from a phone screen to a shipping container.

Brand Strategy Consultant
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Identity
  • Logo Design
  • Logo Animation
  • Launch Assets
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DeliveryPage project

Marcus Flynn

A bold identity for a business and regulatory advisory firm, built for structure, confidence, and trust.

Brand Designer
  • Brand Identity
  • Logo Design
  • Landing Page
  • Advisory
  • Visual System
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Marcus Flynn project

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

A publication system that turns complex policy research across 10+ countries into clear, consistent technical reports.

Publication Designer
  • Publication Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Report Design
  • Information Hierarchy
  • Visual System
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Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition project

Chinook Seedery

A landing page and campaign system that moves snack shoppers from flavour discovery to purchase.

Campaign Designer
  • Landing Page Design
  • Campaign Design
  • Ecommerce
  • Social Ads
  • Mobile Creative
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Chinook Seedery project

Forestry Suppliers

Promotional email campaigns for outdoor gear, built around clear offers, strong hierarchy, and action.

Email Marketing Designer
  • Email Marketing
  • Campaign Design
  • Ecommerce
  • Promotional Design
  • Product Marketing
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Forestry Suppliers project

How I can help you.

I help growing businesses build clearer, more consistent brands through brand identity, strategy, launch assets, communication materials, and email design.

For founders & inventors

New Brand

  • Brand strategy and positioning
  • Visual identity and logo system
  • Launch assets and templates
  • Brand guidelines
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For established companies

Refresh & Relaunch

  • Brand audit and direction
  • Visual identity refinement
  • Messaging and content direction
  • Updated assets and guidelines
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For teams & launchesFast turnaround

Brand Support Sprint

  • Fast-turnaround design support
  • Presentation and pitch decks
  • Email campaigns and newsletter templates
  • Rollout and launch support
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What working directly with me looks like.

You partner directly with Yusuf through a focused brand process built around clarity, detail, and growth.

Direct from start to finish

You work with me from strategy to delivery.

Focused client load

I work closely with a few clients at a time to deliver thoughtful, high-quality work.

Strategy-First

Every project begins with clarity and purpose before design begins.

Detail That Builds Trust

I pay attention to the details that shape how your brand is perceived.

Built to Grow

I design systems that keep your brand consistent and ready for what's next.

150+ Projects

Experience across identities, launch assets, and brand systems.

10+

10+ Years in Design

A decade of hands-on experience shaping clear, credible brands.

10+ Markets Reached

Work shaped for audiences across different sectors and regions.

Trusted by people I’ve built with.

Yusuf is an exceptional designer with a proven track record on complex, high-level projects. What sets him apart is his dedication to deadlines and commitment to ensuring every project is completed to perfection.
Tomisin OdunmbakuProgramme and Partnership Management, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

Before we start.

A few clear answers about partnering with Yusuf, the design process, timelines, and what to expect before we begin.

Still have questions?

hello@ymstudio.ca

Send a note, or start a project inquiry.

Ready to make your brand clearer?

Tell me what you are working on, and I will help you identify the right starting point.