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<p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p>Carre Noir Barcelona is a specialised brand design studio based in Barcelona, founded in 1990. As part of Carré Noir, the brand design arm within Publicis Groupe, the team combines independent creative focus with the resources of a global communications network. Their work centres on creating clear, memorable brand expressions across multiple touchpoints.</p> <p><strong>Core services</strong></p> <p>Carre Noir Barcelona delivers a compact but deep set of capabilities: <strong>graphic design</strong> to shape visual identity and systems; <strong>3D design</strong> for spatial and product-related visuals; <strong>naming</strong> to create distinct verbal identities; <strong>retail design</strong> that links brand to shopper experience; <strong>packaging design</strong> that balances shelf appeal and functionality; and <strong>brand consultancy</strong> to align strategy with execution. These services are applied across projects for multinational and retail brands, supporting launches and long-term brand evolution.</p> <p><strong>Approach and methodology</strong></p> <p>The studio works with a pragmatic, iterative approach: brief interpretation, strategic framing, rapid prototyping and rigorous visual development. They emphasise cross-disciplinary collaboration — combining strategic thinking with hands-on design — so solutions perform aesthetically and commercially. Attention to materials, production constraints and retail context ensures concepts are feasible and effective in real markets.</p> <p><strong>What differentiates them</strong></p> <p>Carre Noir Barcelona’s strength lies in the combination of seasoned brand design expertise and the backing of a global group. Their portfolio includes work for large consumer brands, reflecting the team’s ability to operate at scale while maintaining studio-level detail. This balance of craft, retail understanding and consultancy gives clients the confidence to transform brand ideas into tangible market results.</p> <p><strong>Value proposition and invitation</strong></p> <p>Focused on clarity, utility and distinctiveness, Carre Noir Barcelona helps brands stand out where it matters most — on shelf, in store and in the mind of the consumer. For teams looking to refine or relaunch their brand through considered design and strategic consultancy, Carre Noir Barcelona offers a partnership grounded in experience and creative rigor.</p>