Who We Are
Founded by celebrity photographer and image maker, Ayaad Damouni, Capital D Studio celebrates 15 years of success in the GCC region.
Capital D is a full-service branding and digital creative content partner for lifestyle brands in the industries of beauty, fashion, fine jewellery, horology, fragrances, hospitality, real estate, automotive, tourism, destination and brands requiring an ‘always on’ content-led strategic approach.
We embrace all things digital, and deliver exceptional branding, memorable content, compelling storytelling, high conversion, and transformative growth.
Our purpose of elevating brands started in 2006 when we opened our first studios the first high-end photography studio in Dubai and in fact, the region, headlines by our founder and celebrity photographer, Ayaad Damouni. From there, the additions of a production company, a magazine and a creative roster of talent followed, but the evolution did not stop there.
As a rebellious brand personality ourselves, Capital D has always evolved to find solutions for our clients who have constantly asked, required and challenged us to respond to their needs fast offering creative strategies to help them achieve their goals.
Today we are a harmonious team of data-driven strategists, marketing specialists, creative technologists and content creation geniuses, all extremely passionate about the development of leading brands and the fast transformation of brands using content ecosystems. We create desire and craft result-based digital and creative strategies for transformative growth in the fastest possible time. Please don’t call us an agency – we are your partner and an extension to your internal team.
Our motto of faster, better, more resourceful resonates as the heartbeat of our team who are highly proactive, driven by our production-based workflows and committed to the art of effectively communicating your brand message in the most relevant way to get REAL RESULTS.
Branding and Design
From a brand refresh to a complete branding from scratch, a unified design system, coherent tonality and persona is the place to start in any process. Our design studio builds design systems and manages it across a brand ecosystem and through all communication to ensure a clear brand message and identity.
Integrated Strategy & Planning
Integrated communications, creative and digital strategies are the foundation of success. Fast and united, our team address all the possibilities of content marketing for your brand.
A structured integrated plan works across your brand ecosystem to ensure all opportunities are taken full advantage of.
Full Production Services
Our 15 years experience in production, in-house resources and unparalleled artist network ensures all production is handled on time, on budget and with a value added process.
We have 3 studios in Dubai and studios in build in Riyadh to service the region.
Artists Network
We have 3 pools of talent - our in-house, our roster under D&D Management and our representation of the roster of Annapia Lorenzi giving us a global talent roster for all levels of production.
Beyond our listed rosters we have access to artists around the globe through our partnerships network and can source international talent as required for individual projects.
Social Media Marketing, Advocacy & Amplification
The requirement for ‘always on’ social, advocacy through brand collaborations, influencers and other media outlet strategic relationships in undeniably necessary for success today.
We understand the layers of content required to best communicate to niche audiences on specific channels and how to get the best out of your production budget to ensure the widest possible opportunity is achieved with your brand’s content strategy.
E-commerce
We are specialists in managing e-commerce ecosystems and building fast e-commerce platforms to see fashion, accessories, fragrances and beauty products.
