Bruno is a branding agency with offices in Paris and London and roots in Rouen, creating useful, adoptable brand systems for ambitious organisations. Founded by Barthélémy Chalvet, CEO, and Léonard Chalvet, COO, its multidisciplinary team combines brand strategy, visual and verbal identity, naming, digital design, UX, web development and e-commerce. Bruno’s work spans cultural, technology, SaaS and consumer brands, including Rimowa, Uber and Qonto. The agency developed Audion’s rebrand, which won Best Identity at Italy’s Touchpoint Awards, and brings industry perspective through Barthélémy Chalvet’s Awwwards and Club des Directeurs Artistiques jury roles. London operations are led by Léonard Chalvet, Claudia Carvalho and Japette.
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Paris-based studio Bruno rebranded Ornikar, evolving the French driving school and insurance brand from a youthful disruptor into a trusted companion. The new identity refines its color palette, introduces GT Standard type, and embraces nostalgic French illustration by Maëlle Dubois. The rebrand balances appeal to both young drivers and their parents through authenticity, heritage cues, and user-generated content.
French design studio Bruno rebranded LegalPlace, a SaaS platform for entrepreneurs, to convey expertise and accessibility. The new identity centers on the concept of 'the guide,' featuring a key-shaped logo, balanced typography, and a color palette inspired by administrative materials. The rebrand avoids fleeting trends, aiming for timelessness and trustworthiness in the legal tech space.
The Brand Identity interviews Bruno co-founder Barthélémy Chalvet about the agency’s evolution from a small family business into a 30-person creative studio. The discussion covers their 2024 self-rebrand, growth across new industries, and their unique culture built around collaboration, a four-day work week, and a balance between French and international markets.
Bruno has developed a refreshed visual identity for privacy-focused search engine Qwant, emphasizing trust, progress, and AI integration. The minimalist black-and-white design, custom wordmark, and isometric illustrations by Joanna Ławniczak reflect Qwant’s ethical and reliable positioning. The rebrand also streamlines the user experience with a simplified interface and light/dark modes.
SEESAW features 'Membership' by Call Bruno, a subscription-based creative service offering access to world-class creatives for a flat monthly fee. The article highlights the website and its use of clean, modern typefaces such as Inter and Recoleta.