Hey, I’m Marlo Biasutti, RGD. Over 15+ years of experience in design. With a background in editorial, advertising, branding and web development.
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.
Past Projects
Curated collection of my past work at M81 Creative—an award-winning branding and web design studio located in Toronto, ON.
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Koch Leadership Coaching
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Strategy | Branding | Web
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The Starboard Muskoka
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Strategy | Branding
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Peloton Capital Management
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Strategy | Branding | Web
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Simply Rooted Wellness
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Strategy | Branding | Web
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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.
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UX/UI & Brand Design Consultant (subcontract)
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.
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Senior Designer & Brand Strategist (subcontract)
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.
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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.
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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.
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NEI Investments
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Strategy | Branding | Campaign
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Aviso Parent & Sub-brands
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Strategy | Branding | Campaign
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Qtrade
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Strategy | Branding | Campaign
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Aviso Wealth Management
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Strategy | Branding | Campaign