Est. 2016 — San Francisco
We build what
others imagine
Aurum is a design-driven studio crafting digital experiences that elevate brands, connect people, and leave a lasting impression. This is our story.
Aurum is a design-driven studio crafting digital experiences that elevate brands, connect people, and leave a lasting impression. This is our story.
We don't chase trends — we build conviction into every pixel, every interaction, every experience.— Elena Voss, Founder & Creative Director
We believe that exceptional design isn't decoration — it's the fundamental bridge between ambition and impact. Every project is an opportunity to prove it.
We obsess over details that most will never consciously notice — but will always feel. Precision is our language.
Every color, typeface, and interaction has earned its place. We never design by default — only by intent.
We measure success not by deliverables shipped, but by the lasting impression our work creates in the world.
From a two-person garage studio to a global creative force — every chapter shaped who we are.
Elena Voss and Marcus Chen launch Aurum from a converted garage in SoMa, San Francisco. First client: a boutique coffee brand.
Our rebrand for Solace Health wins a Communication Arts award. The team grows to seven. We move into our first real studio.
A partnership with a Nordic furniture brand opens European markets. We open a satellite studio in Copenhagen.
The pandemic reshapes everything. We go fully remote, launch our open-source design system, and triple our digital product practice.
Aurum is named Independent Studio of the Year by Design Week. We celebrate with our largest team retreat in Lisbon.
Launch of our venture arm backing design-led startups. New flagship studio in Tokyo. The future is being written now.
42 creatives across four studios, one mission: to prove that design is the most powerful business tool on earth.
A multidisciplinary collective of designers, engineers, and strategists united by an obsession with making things beautiful and useful.
