POLOVÉ Studio is a Brand & Marketing Studio for women with big dreams, kind hearts and a thoughtful mission.

We are a Brand and Marketing Studio helping purpose-driven, female-led businesses create intentional and impactful brands that do more than just sell. Through strategic branding, a captivating visual identity and website, and a sustainable Marketing strategy, we help you not only attract your dream clients, but leave a significant impact on the world around you.

POLOVÉ (pronounced po-lo-veh) means ‘earth’ in Sinhala. Inspired by the wisdom of nature, we believe that as much as the strength of a tree lies in the depth of its roots, a strength of a business lies in the quality of its foundational strategy. Deep and healthy roots produce good fruit and long life. So does a brand that is rooted in strategy and crafted with intention.

OUR STORY

POLOVÉ Studio is a Brand & Marketing Studio serving female entrepreneurs around the globe. The studio was founded in 2021 by Keshia Joensuu, a Marketing and Communications specialist, who is passionate about the organic growth of businesses through stories, design and authentic connection. Our design style in three words - minimal, thoughtful and strategic.

Our studio was founded at a time when a global pandemic had taken over. The world was going through an intense period of confusion and chaos. Foundations were being shaken, identities were being challenged and we all had to learn to operate within a new ‘norm’. This only highlighted the pressing need for the intentional and fierce pursuit of clear vision and purposeful strategy when running a business.

We work with women from a wide range of industries, geographies and stages of business helping them to build brands that are not only profitable, but are making a difference in their communities. Our primary offerings are Brand Strategy Workshops, Visual Identity Design, Web Design and Marketing Strategy.

We do not linger on the surface. Our journey together always starts at the core of your business. We partner together with you to lay down a strong foundation for your brand and work diligently to bring your vision to life. Our end goal is to equip you with an impactful brand and the marketing tools you need so that you can confidently connect with your dream clients and experience organic growth in your business.

Our studio is deeply grounded in purpose and rooted in values that allow us to authentically and consistently show up for our clients and community in the best possible way.

  • People first, business second. We seek after those deep, transparent, at-the-core kind of relationships. We strive hard to make our clients feel loved, cared for, heard and understood. When you work with us, you get more than a brand strategist or a designer - you also get a friend, cheerleader and a partner in business who is always rooting for you.

  • We always ask why. It is the starting point of every project as we believe without purpose, it is impossible to build something that is sustainable or impactful. Every design, every word is grounded in purpose so that you can walk away with a meaningful brand - a brand rooted in strategy and a brand that is changing the world in its own unique way.

  • Our goal is to create visual identities that make your dream clients instantly stop their scroll. However, we also value creativity in solving seemingly impossible problems or crafting words together that make your heart dance. We believe inspiration is all around us and no matter how challenging a problem may feel, there is always a beautiful solution.

  • Our motto is do it well and then some. Why? We love what we do, and we are so passionate about our work that it’s hard not to go the extra mile. We also understand how hard you have worked in building your business and we want to honour the trust you have put in us by giving you nothing but the best.

  • Knowledge is power and we are on a mission to empower women to succeed at their trade, not just for today but long after they are done working with us. We want you to walk away understanding the ‘whys’ and the ‘hows’ so that you can execute the ‘what’ with confidence and clarity.

  • To go far, we must journey wisely. We work hard and smart, but we are not for the 'hustle-culture'. We are kind, but we set firm boundaries. We work towards profitability, but purpose will always trump profit. We take sick days, keep weekends for rest and put our family first, because though we may need to work in order to live, we do not live to work. We also encourage our employees and clients to do the same.

Our studio is deeply grounded in purpose and rooted in values that allow us to authentically and consistently show up for our clients in the best possible way.

  • People first, business second. We seek after those deep, transparent, at-the-core kind of relationships. We strive hard to make our clients feel loved, cared for, heard and understood. When you work with us, you get more than a brand strategist or a designer - you also get a friend, cheerleader and a partner in business who is always rooting for you.

  • We always ask why. It is the starting point of every project as we believe without purpose, it is impossible to build something that is sustainable or impactful. Every design, every word is grounded in purpose so that you can walk away with a meaningful brand - a brand rooted in strategy and a brand that is changing the world in its own unique way.

  • Our goal is to create visual identities that make your dream clients instantly stop their scroll. However, we also value creativity in solving seemingly impossible problems or crafting words together that make your heart dance. We believe inspiration is all around us and no matter how challenging a problem may feel, there is always a beautiful solution.

  • Our motto is do it well and then some. Why? We love what we do, and we are so passionate about our work that it’s hard not to go the extra mile. We also understand how hard you have worked in building your business and we want to honour the trust you have put in us by giving you nothing but the best.

  • Knowledge is power and we are on a mission to empower women to succeed at their trade, not just for today but long after they are done working with us. We want you to walk away understanding the ‘whys’ and the ‘hows’ so that you can execute the ‘what’ with confidence and clarity.

  • To go far, we must journey wisely. We work hard and smart, but we are not for the 'hustle-culture'. We are kind, but we set firm boundaries. We work towards profitability, but purpose will always trump profit. We take sick days, keep weekends for rest and put our family first, because though we may need to work in order to live, we do not live to work. We also encourage our employees and clients to do the same.

“Whether it be personally or professionally, knowing who you are and why you are doing something will be your guiding light through unpredictable and uncertain seasons of life and business.”

Keshia Joensuu, founder of POLOVÉ Studio

Good branding is so much more than a pretty logo.

The clarity and confidence of having a strong brand identity not only brings strength to you as a business owner, but it brings a high level of trust into the relationships you have with your clients and other stakeholders. You become effective, reliable and can sustain yourself, not just for your sake - but also for the sake of those you serve.

At the end of the day, branding goes beyond how things look - it’s about how your business makes other people feel. Do they feel they can trust you? Do they feel you have authority in the market? Do they feel you really care about them and not just a sale? This is why POLOVÉ Studio focuses so deeply on strategic and human-centered branding and marketing.

Meet our founder, Keshia.

Hi! I’m Keshia and I’m the Founder and Creative director of POLOVÉ Studio.

My story began on the paradise island of Sri Lanka. Since then, I have made my way across the globe, immersing myself in diverse cultures and embracing unique ideas which are woven into my brand and design.

During my life, I’ve had the privilege of calling Australia, Malaysia and Finland my ‘home away from home’ but after almost 15 years away from Sri Lanka I made the decision to move back and I could not be happier to be back home on my beautiful, sunny paradise island.

I began my career as a civil engineer, driven by my love for innovative design and beautiful spaces. Today, I’m in the business of building brands through art, stories and authentic connection.

Back in 2020, like many others, I lost my job during the pandemic. At first I was devasted and terrified of what the future might look like. Little did I know this was exactly the push I needed to pursue a dream I had been delaying for the longest time.

I had always wanted to have my own business and my own platform to serve other women in a way that included my love for artistry and words. So in February 2021, I took a leap of faith and started this Brand and Marketing Studio.

As of today, we have served over 30 female-led businesses and I know I'm doing exactly what I was meant to do!

It would be my absolute honour to partner with you to create a dream brand that you are proud of, brings you joy and is doing good in this world.

So how about a virtual cup of coffee/tea to chat? I would love to hear more about what you do!

“Keshia is a wonderful person, a great listener, kind soul and she cares about you and your business- even when you are not doing a workshop you can speak to her. In a world where humility seems to be lost at times it’s always amazing to find someone who is rooting for you.”

Caroline King / Cora Stitch