Dar es Salaam · Est. 2023

Design.
Market.
Dominate.

A creative studio & academy from East Africa. We build brands, craft motion, ship interfaces, and teach the skills behind them.

A designer at work
Reel · 2026
In the studio
Projects
140+
Students
1.2K
Trusted by 80+ brands
across TZ, KE & UG
Response
Under 2 hrs
on WhatsApp, every weekday
Branding Motion UI / UX Marketing Darasa Academy
[ 02 ] What we do

Creative services, crafted for East Africa.

Four disciplines, one studio. Bundle them into packages or hire us for a single sprint.
Brand identity flatlay
Signature Brand Starter · TZS 350K

Full brand identity

Logo, guidelines, business stationery, social pack and a Canva brand kit — everything a new business needs to launch with confidence.

Motion

Reels that move.

Motion reel
Explainers · Lyric videos · AE templates from TZS 120K
01

Branding

Logo systems, identity, guidelines

from TZS 150K
02

UI / UX

Web & mobile product design in Figma

from TZS 300K
03

Motion

Explainers, reels, lyric videos

from TZS 120K
04

Marketing

SEO, social, paid ads, content

from TZS 150K
[ 03 ] Darasa Academy

Learn digital
skills that pay.

Twelve practical courses in Swahili & English. Self-paced or cohort-based, every student joins a WhatsApp learning group.

Darasa students in class
Next cohort · Feb 3
[ 04 ] Packages

Pick a lane. Ship faster.

Perfect for new businesses

Brand Starter

TZS 350,000
  • Logo suite (3 concepts)
  • Brand guidelines PDF
  • Business card + letterhead
  • 10 social templates
Design + marketing on tap

Growth Retainer

from TZS 500,000 / mo
  • Social content calendar
  • SEO + monthly reporting
  • Motion asset per month
  • Priority WhatsApp support
[ 05 ] Book time with us

Talk to a human, not a form.

Pick a session — online over Zoom/WhatsApp video, or in person in Dar es Salaam. Every booking gets a confirmation on WhatsApp within two hours.
Free Online

Discovery Call

A relaxed 15-minute chat to understand your project or course goals — no pressure, no pitch.

15 min Free
Popular Online or in person

1-on-1 Strategy Session

Bring your idea, brand, or backlog — leave with a clear plan, rough scope and next steps.

30 min TZS 40,000
Creative Online

Brand & Portfolio Review

Screen-share walkthrough of your brand, site or portfolio with honest, actionable feedback.

45 min TZS 60,000
Deep dive Online or in person

Mentorship Hour

One full hour, one-on-one, on anything: career, freelancing, a stuck project, or a Darasa module.

60 min TZS 100,000
Students Online

Course Tutoring

Stuck on an assignment or a concept? Book focused 1-on-1 time with your course instructor.

per hour TZS 50,000
In person Dar es Salaam

Studio Visit

Meet the team at our Dar es Salaam studio for a larger project brief or a full brand kickoff.

By appointment Free to book
[ 06 ] Resources · The Vault

130+ files, on tap.

PSD mockups, Figma kits, After Effects packs, ad kits, letters, invoices and brand systems — free for retainer clients, unlockable per pack for everyone else.

PSD Templates · 20 Mockups · 20 Figma Kits · 15 Motion & Video · 10 Docs & Letters · 15 Brand Kits · 10 Ad & Marketing Kits · 12 Presentation Templates · 10
New drops every Friday · latest: Coffee Bag Mockup v3
[ 05 ] FAQ

Answers, first.

Still wondering? Message us on WhatsApp — we reply within two hours.

How many revisions do I get?+

Every package includes at least 2 rounds of revisions, defined up-front so there are no surprises. Extra rounds are available at a small fee.

What file formats do I receive for my logo?+

AI, EPS, SVG, PNG (transparent) and PDF — everything you need for print and digital.

Do you create content in Swahili?+

Yes. Our writers and designers work fluently in Swahili and English so your brand lands with local audiences.

How does Darasa enrollment work?+

Choose a course → Pay via M-Pesa/Tigo/Airtel → Send screenshot on WhatsApp → Join the cohort group → Learn.

Ready when you are

Let's build
something loud.