Hey, I’m Marlo Biasutti, RGD. Over 15+ years of experience in design. With a background in editorial, advertising, branding and web development.

RGD and Certified logo for a test and measurement solutions provider.

As a designer, I’m drawn to projects that sit at the intersection of strategy, craft, and storytelling. I enjoy translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visual systems—whether through identity design, digital experiences, or editorial layouts.

My process is rooted in research and conceptual thinking, but I care deeply about the details that bring a brand to life across every touchpoint.

Let's connect.

Past Projects

Curated collection of my past work at M81 Creative—an award-winning branding and web design studio located in Toronto, ON.

A collection of coaching website pages featuring various images of a senior male coach and leadership coaching content.

Client
Koch Leadership Coaching

Work
Strategy | Branding | Web

A flat lay of printed materials and a pen on a gray surface, including a black and white landscape photograph, a letterhead, a business card, and a folded paper with the word 'Starboard' on it.

Client
The Starboard Muskoka

Work
Strategy | Branding

General image with the text 'Peloton Capital Management' on a dark teal background.

Client
Peloton Capital Management

Work
Strategy | Branding | Web

Multiple overlapping website pages related to functional medicine with images of women and text about health and wellness.

Client
Simply Rooted Wellness

Work
Strategy | Branding | Web

Experience

Say hello or drop me a line if you are looking for design support.

marlo@m81creative.com

  • Founder & Creative Director

    2011–Present

    Partnered with over 100+ clients in law, real estate, construction, finance, education and hospitality.

    Specialize in brand strategy, identity, UX/web design, SEO, and growth marketing.

    Built SEO-driven website pages and optimized funnels that increased organic traffic and qualified leads.

    Designed brand systems that established trust and credibility for numerous service-based industries.

    Created and managed an online design community, fostering peer-to peer learning and networking.

  • Creative Director

    2022–2024

    Collaborated with Unmet’s development team on custom web applications and CMS-powered solutions, providing UX/UI design and front-end web design support.

    Designed brand identities and digital experiences for a range of clients in the medical industry, commercial supplies, and product sales, ensuring usability and visual consistency across platforms.

    Designed the Unmet brand identity and worked with the developers to design the Unmet.ca website.

  • Senior Designer & Brand Strategist

    2017–Present

    Led brand strategy & identity design for clients across finance, retail, and consumer sectors.

    Designed & executed multi-layered advertising campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms for clients like SunLife, Mackenzie Investments, Aviso Wealth.

    Developed websites & digital assets such as email campaigns, display ads, and social media creative, ensuring consistency across channels.

    Partnered closely with clients to evolve their brand positioning, creating strategies that aligned marketing, advertising, and customer experience.

  • Designer

    2013–2016

    Specialized in branding, digital design, editorial and publication design for national clients.

    Collaborated with writers, editors, and art directors to design and produce editorial layouts for Professionally Speaking, the Ontario College of Teachers’ official magazine, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and visual appeal for a large professional audience

    Designed digital assets including email campaigns, social media ads, and display banners for leading consumer brands like Cineplex Odeon, supporting national marketing initiatives.

  • Design Education Instructor

    2014–2018

    Taught continuing education courses including the Intro to Adobe Suite, InDesign, Typography, and Design Portfolio.

    Developed a curriculum to help students translate design theory into practical, portfolio-ready projects.

    Mentored aspiring designers, providing feedback and guidance to help them build professional confidence and technical proficiency.

In Partnership

Work that has been done in a freelance and sub-contract capacity in partnership with other studios and agencies. Please contact me for more info.

A collage of various investment and financial-themed posters with phrases like 'It's not just what you do, it's how you do it,' 'Demand more,' and 'We're the 'Em.' The posters include graphics such as charts, stock market data, and circular diagrams related to investment strategies.

Client
NEI Investments

Work
Strategy | Branding | Campaign

Large digital billboards on a modern office building displaying advertisements for Aviso, a financial technology company, with messages about empowering investors and powering wealth. The street below has cars, traffic lights, and pedestrians.

Client
Aviso Parent & Sub-brands

Work
Strategy | Branding | Campaign

Six smartphones displaying different digital marketing or investment app screens on a gray background, with some screens featuring text like 'Write Your Own Future' and 'QTRade'

Client
Qtrade

A large fluffy dog and a young girl are facing each other on a rocky terrain with a natural landscape in the background. The dog and girl seem to be about to touch noses, creating a gentle and touching scene. The sky is partly cloudy.

Work
Strategy | Branding | Campaign

Client
Aviso Wealth Management

Work
Strategy | Branding | Campaign