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24/10/2025

3D printed wall logo for .co. Lately I’ve been having more (digital) meetings for my startup Bonter—and staring at blank walls just wasn’t cutting it. So I decided to print the logo I designed, and give the room a bit more identity.

I exported the logo from Figma, extruded it in Autodesk Fusion, sliced it in OrcaSlicer, and printed it on my Bambu Labs A1 using plain white filament. Mounted it with IKEA’s removable ALFTA wall stickers, and DIY-aligned everything using a beamer and a water level.

It’s such a small thing, but it completely changes the feel of the space.
Looks great in meetings, and makes me smile every time I walk in.

3D printing a logo is also something I love doing for clients—it’s a simple way to make your brand tangible.

Founders freeze when I ask, “What pain do you solve?” They slip into features. Aaaaand customers don’t (always) buy feat...
08/10/2025

Founders freeze when I ask, “What pain do you solve?” They slip into features. Aaaaand customers don’t (always) buy features.

They buy relief.

You’ve lived in the product for months. Your customer only cares about the frustration they want gone.

If you can’t name that pain, you can’t sell the solution.

Do this today:
→ Write the last thing your customer did before they looked for you.
→ Write how they felt in that moment: frustration, doubt, stress, pressure.
→ Turn that feeling into the problem your brand solves.

If you’re a freelancer, run the same drill for your client’s buyer.

That’s the story you’re actually designing and selling.

This is one of 130+ exercises inside Brand Clarity. It’s the framework I use to lock positioning, message, and voice fast.

The framework is on sale right now.
↳ Grab it via the link in bio.

Name the pain and make the value obvious.

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Hey! I’m Mats from Apex Pro Studio. I help founders and teams build human brands by cutting the artificial junk and making strategy accessible. ✌️

AI prompts churn out junk. They don’t give you a brand people care about. Clarity does: structure, strategy, and a story...
09/09/2025

AI prompts churn out junk. They don’t give you a brand people care about. Clarity does: structure, strategy, and a story that sticks.

Brand Clarity puts it in your hands.

Free preview via link in bio.

PS: AI only works if the input is strong. Brand Clarity is that input.

If you can’t name the shift, you’re selling features. A single line that reframes the problem makes customers act faster...
06/09/2025

If you can’t name the shift, you’re selling features. A single line that reframes the problem makes customers act faster and lets you charge what it’s worth.

Brand Clarity helps you write that line and build everything around it.

Free preview via link in bio.

If you can’t name their pain, you can’t sell your solution. Clarity takes work: thinking, research, getting inside your ...
01/09/2025

If you can’t name their pain, you can’t sell your solution. Clarity takes work: thinking, research, getting inside your customer’s head.

Brand Clarity gives you the structure to do it.

Get a free preview via link in bio.

Triangles, Figma, and a lot of movement—working on a fresh branding project that’ll really shine in motion. Swipe for WI...
13/12/2024

Triangles, Figma, and a lot of movement—working on a fresh branding project that’ll really shine in motion. Swipe for WIP teasers ▼

Focus.↳ Dat is branding.Een sterk merk kiest. → Kies je doelgroep→ Kies je boodschap→ Kies voor consistentieDurf keuzes ...
09/12/2024

Focus.
↳ Dat is branding.

Een sterk merk kiest.

→ Kies je doelgroep
→ Kies je boodschap
→ Kies voor consistentie

Durf keuzes te maken want dat is waar je merk groeit.

Het is niet makkelijk als je net start, maar later pluk je er de vruchten van.

Liever samen een keuze maken?

Stuur me een bericht, ik denk graag mee.

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Een merkvernieuwing met impact: blijf curieus naar jezelf 🪡. Acht jaar geleden hielp ik Ida met een website en huisstijl...
17/11/2024

Een merkvernieuwing met impact: blijf curieus naar jezelf 🪡. Acht jaar geleden hielp ik Ida met een website en huisstijl voor haar kledingretouchezaak, Curieus. Het was een sterk begin: een eenvoudige, functionele basis die jarenlang standhield. Maar zoals elk sterk merk, was Curieus in beweging. Ida’s zaak was gegroeid, en haar klanten waarderen haar persoonlijke aanpak en duurzame visie. Alleen… dat zag je niet in haar oude branding.

De vraag was duidelijk: hoe maak je van een goed werkende basis een merk dat raakt? Een merk dat Ida’s zorgzaamheid en creativiteit weerspiegelt in alles wat ze doet? Dat is waar we samen aan werkten. Het resultaat: een transformatie die verder gaat dan een frisse look.

Wat hebben we aangepakt?

👉 Nieuwe merkidentiteit: duurzaamheid, creativiteit en zorgzaamheid als de rode draad. Alles wat Curieus doet, ademt deze waarden.
👉 Doelgroep gericht aangescherpt: van senioren die thuisservice waarderen tot jonge Vinted-gebruikers die hun favoriete koopjes perfect willen laten passen.
👉 Een warme, moderne website: persoonlijk, uitnodigend en met een slimme SEO-strategie die lokale klanten aantrekt.
👉 Efficiënte content met een GPT-tool: blogs schrijven kost tijd, en die heeft Ida niet. Met deze tool publiceert ze moeiteloos consistentie en SEO-geoptimaliseerde content.

De resultaten laten zich nu al voelen:
✨ Clickthrough rate van 1,5% naar 8%.
✨ Meer lokale zichtbaarheid door slimme locatiepagina’s.
✨ Een merkuitstraling die Ida’s verhaal écht laat leven.

Dit project heeft me weer doen beseffen waarom ik dit werk doe. Een merk vernieuwen is niet zomaar een kwestie van esthetiek. Het gaat om het blootleggen van wat je uniek maakt en dat vertalen naar een identiteit die je klanten voelen en begrijpen.

Benieuwd wat zo’n transformatie voor jouw zaak kan betekenen? Let’s chat.

Lees de volledige case study via link in bio.

What’s holding your brand back from standing out?↓Too many brands try to be everything, and it leaves them stuck in the ...
10/11/2024

What’s holding your brand back from standing out?

Too many brands try to be everything, and it leaves them stuck in the noise. They spread themselves thin, trying to cover every angle, every message, every possible need. But when you’re chasing everything, you rarely capture anything that sticks. It’s time to narrow the focus.

Imagine this: a brand with a crystal-clear message, laser-focused on what it does best. This kind of brand becomes unforgettable because it has one aim—and it owns it.

Narrowing your focus doesn’t limit your brand. In fact, it’s a power move that aligns your message with the people who truly need what you offer.

Here’s how:

→ Clarity: A focused message lets customers immediately know why you’re here and what you’re best at.

→ Trust (and consistency): When you deliver on a single promise again and again, people trust you’re the expert in that space.

→ Efficiency: Focusing lets you double down where it matters—whether it’s budget, energy, or time.

The fix?

Strip your brand down to its core. Define exactly what makes you indispensable, and build from there. The goal isn’t to do it all—it’s to do one thing so well that your audience can’t imagine life without it.

Look at a brand like Patagonia: rather than trying to cater to everyone, they double down on environmentally responsible outdoor gear. They’ve built loyalty and set an example by standing for something specific, not everything.

When you cut the clutter, your brand goes from being just another option to being the best choice.

Ready to stand out with purpose?

Let’s focus on what makes your brand unstoppable.

💡 Follow for more insights on building brands people can’t resist.

Stop trying to disrupt. Start owning. ↳ Disruption gets attention, but owning the category is what builds legacy.Imagine...
08/11/2024

Stop trying to disrupt. Start owning.
↳ Disruption gets attention, but owning the category is what builds legacy.

Imagine if your brand didn’t just stand out but became the first thing people think of in your industry.

Think of it: when people say smartphone, they think iPhone. Electric cars? Tesla. Video calls? Zoom.

Category ownership isn’t just about recognition—it’s about relevance. When a brand like Kleenex, Nutella, Post-it, Bic, Velcro, Tupperware, GoPro, or even Nespresso becomes the default choice, it doesn’t just fill a need; it defines it. These brands didn’t just enter a market—they became the market. And that level of recognition isn’t luck; it’s built strategically.

So, how can startups start building toward that kind of presence?

→ Laser-focus on a 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲. Start small and specific. Mastering one niche can fuel growth in bigger markets over time.

→ Create an unforgettable 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Category-defining brands don’t just offer products—they craft experiences that people keep coming back to.

→ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 in every touchpoint. From support to social media, every interaction should reflect your core brand.

→ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁. The best brands evolve with their customers, using feedback to stay relevant.

Building a category-defining brand is a journey. But startups that get it right don’t just compete—they dominate.

Ready to own your category? Let’s go.

AI tools like ’s ChatGPT and ’s Claude are now the first stop for millions looking for direct answers—not just search re...
29/10/2024

AI tools like ’s ChatGPT and ’s Claude are now the first stop for millions looking for direct answers—not just search results. This shift is rewriting the rules for brands everywhere.

🔴 So What’s Changed?

→ “Page One” on Google used to be the ultimate goal.
→ Now? AI is the go-to for instant, no-nonsense answers.

🟠 Why AEO is Taking Over: People want solutions—not endless scrolling.

→ AI provides direct, tailored responses without the noise of ads or distractions.
→ AEO focuses on relevance, accuracy, and user intent, not just keywords.

🟢 How Brands Can Win with AEO:

→ Answer-driven content that’s concise, precise, and meets people’s needs.
→ Shift focus to what users are really asking, not just traditional SEO tactics.
→ Adapt to intent-focused content that resonates and delivers value immediately.

Is Google Out?

Not yet—but it’s shifting gears. Its new focus? AI and deeper insights over old-school SEO methods.

Ready for the Next Era?

SEO isn’t gone—it’s evolved. Brands that adapt to AEO will lead the way forward.

➡️ Ready to stay ahead of the curve? Comment below or reach out to learn how to future-proof your brand for the AI era.

This shift is happening fast, and those who act now will thrive.

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