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Contra Studio

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Bogotá, Colombia
Digital products built for what’s next.
We are a digital design studio that creates digital ecosystems built for scale, clarity, and business growth. We design and build integrated digital ecosystems for world leading brands that solve complexity, unlock performance, and drive measurable results. From platforms and websites to tools and systems, we combine strategic thinking, product design, and solid technology to help ambitious brands move faster, operate smarter, and grow stronger.
15 people in their team
Speaks Spanish, English
7 projects in their portfolio
Sortlist member since 2022
Founded in 2018
3 awards conferred
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Services

9 services offered by Contra Studio

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  • Description
    We design digital products people understand from the first click. Our process covers information architecture, wireframing, interface and interaction design, motion, and design systems that keep the product consistent as it grows. We test prototypes with real users before development, so usability issues are solved on paper and not in code.
    Skills in Ergonomy (UX/UI) (12)
    Product DesignUsability TestingUX DesignUser ExperienceUI DesignUI UXUser Interface DesignUX ResearchUX DesignFigma+2

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  • Description
    We build and integrate online stores on Shopify and WooCommerce, connected to payments, inventory and the tools the business already runs on. Every store is custom designed, optimized for speed and Core Web Vitals, and built so the marketing team can manage products and content on its own. Clients include Beckett Simonon, NextSense and Paya Health.
    Skills in E-commerce (7)
    Shopify MarketingShopifyShopify DevelopmenteCommerce Web DevelopmentWooCommerceWooCommerce DevelopmentWooCommerce
    Work in E-commerce (1)
    NextSense - E-commerce
    Client in E-commerce (1)
    NextSenseTechnology Hardware & Equipment | national

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  • Description
    We design and build custom corporate websites from scratch, with a bespoke architecture and reusable components. We work in Webflow (as a certified partner), WordPress, Sanity and headless CMS setups, and we migrate existing sites while preserving their rankings. Publishing a new page never depends on a development ticket. After launch, we keep measuring and evolving the site.
    Skills in Website Creation (13)
    Back-End DevelopmentFront End DevelopmentResponsive WebsiteWebsite DevelopmentWebsite OptimizationWeb ContentWebsite DesignWeb DevelopmentUI UXWeb Design+3
    Works in Website Creation (5)
    Ualett - Website Creation
    Kapital Bank - Website Creation
    GSSI Latam - Website Creation
    Frec - Website Creation
    Reviews in Website Creation (4)
    Mariana Gozzi
    Santiago Torres
    Julieta Caparelli
    Mariana Sarmiento
    Clients in Website Creation (4)
    UalettBanking & Financials | international
    Kapital BankBanking & Financials | international
    Gatorade LatamBeverage | international
    FrecBanking & Financials | national

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  • Description
    We turn business objectives into a clear plan. Discovery workshops align stakeholders around shared goals, and research on users, market and competitors reveals where the opportunities are. From there we define features, priorities and timelines, so the whole team knows what to build, why it matters and how success will be measured.
    Skills in Digital Strategy (7)
    Web StrategyTech SEOSEO OptimizationSEO StrategySEO StrategyUX StrategyDigital Strategy
    Works in Digital Strategy (2)
    GSSI Latam - Digital Strategy
    NextSense - Digital Strategy
    Clients in Digital Strategy (2)
    Gatorade LatamBeverage | international
    NextSenseTechnology Hardware & Equipment | national

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  • Description
    We build content around the complete questions your buyers ask, with the answer up front and your brand named inside it. We also rewrite and refresh the pages that already bring in business so they stay accurate and current. Content is structured to rank in search and to be cited by AI answer engines like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.
    Skills in Content Strategy (3)
    Content DevelopmentStrategy DevelopmentContent Strategy
    Work in Content Strategy (1)
    Frec - Content Strategy
    Client in Content Strategy (1)
    FrecBanking & Financials | national

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  • Description
    We build custom digital products and AI capabilities on top of them. That includes recommendations, personalization, dynamic content, AI assistants and automations that reduce manual work for internal teams. Our stack adapts to the project: Next.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js and headless CMS such as Sanity and Prismic. Clients include Riot Games, Hearst Magazines and Kapital.
    Skills in Software Development (6)
    Offshore Software DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentApp DevelopmentCustom Software DevelopmentNearshore Software DevelopmentCustom development
    Work in Software Development (1)
    GSSI Latam - Software Development
    Client in Software Development (1)
    Gatorade LatamBeverage | international

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  • Description
    We make your brand findable in Google and citable by AI answer engines. We fix crawling, indexing and speed, implement structured data, optimize for Google AI Overviews and build authority through mentions and backlinks in the sources engines consult. Reporting tracks rankings, visibility against competitors and the business that arrives from search and AI assistants.
    Skills in SEO (9)
    SEO AnalyseGoogle SEOSEO MarketingSEO ServicesSEO StrategySEO auditSEO optimizationSEOSEO audit

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  • Description
    We keep your website stable, secure and up to date after launch. Our support covers maintenance, bug fixes, performance and uptime monitoring, security updates and content changes with SEO friendly copy. We also make ongoing UX improvements and send monthly analytics reports, so the site keeps evolving with the business. We work in Webflow, WordPress, Shopify and headless CMS.
    Skills in Website Administration (9)
    Web Hosting ManagementWebsite AdministrationSEO ManagementSEO Online MarketingWebsite MaintenanceWebsite SEODomain ManagementWebsite maintenanceWeb Marketing
    Work in Website Administration (1)
    Gatorade Latam - Website Administration
    Client in Website Administration (1)
    PepsiCo LatamBeverage | international

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  • Description
    We design and build mobile apps that people understand and come back to. The process starts with strategy and product definition, then moves through UX research, wireframes, interface design and prototypes we test with real users. We create design systems that keep the app consistent as it grows, and we can add AI features like personalization and smart recommendations.
    Skills in Mobile App (7)
    Mobile AppMobile App DesignMobile App DevelopmentHybrid Mobile AppMobile Application DevelopmentMobile DesignMobile App Design
    Work in Mobile App (1)
    Melo - Mobile App
    Client in Mobile App (1)
    MeloBanking & Financials | international

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Team

15 members in Contra Studio's team

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StoryFounded in Bogotá in 2018 by Sebastián Vélez and Juan Luna, Contra Studio is a design office where strategy, design and technology meet. From Bogotá and Mexico City, we build digital products for Gatorade, Riot Games and Hearst. Our work holds 8 Awwwards and 9 Latin American Design Awards.
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Awards

Contra Studio was awarded 3 times

Awwwards Site of the Day2021-09-01
Awwwards Site of the Day2026-01-01
Awwwards Honorable Mention2026-05-01


Reviews

5 reviews for Contra Studio

5/5
(5 reviews)
ST
Santiago TorresCreative Director & Co-Founder at ThirtyTwo Studio
ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorMarketing & Advertising
Team1 - 10
5/5

Contra Studio successfully launched the end client's site, resulting in a 150% increase in overall traffic, a 3-5 position gain in organic search rankings, and a doubling of conversion rates. The end client also received positive reviews from users and board members. Moreover, the team was timely.


ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorMarketing & Advertising
Team1 - 10

OP
Oscar PatiñoMarketing Director at Seatech International
ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorFood
Team1001 - 5000
5/5

Contra Studio launched the website within the client's budget and timeline. They also ensured the site's technical performance, increasing brand visibility and authority in the sector. Moreover, the vendor's fast response and perfect project management impressed the client.


ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorFood
Team1001 - 5000

MS
Mariana SarmientoCoordinator at CIEM
ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorLegal Services
Team51 - 200
5/5

Contra Studio delivered the website as scheduled. The team provided weekly synchronous advice, personalized support, and postproduction adjustment assistance. They also communicated effectively via online meetings.


ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorLegal Services
Team51 - 200

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  • HeadquarterCalle 71 #27-35, Bogota, Colombia

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