FAQ

  • What does Studio Moonshine do exactly?

    Studio Moonshine is a product design and branding studio based in Antwerp. We help brands grow through strong visual identities, smart (digital) solutions, UX design, art direction, and impactful campaigns.

  • Who is behind Studio Moonshine?

    Studio Moonshine was founded by Chiel Van Hoeij. He works as a freelance designer and art director, collaborating with a network of talented designers and artists.

  • What kind of companies or brands do you work with?

    We collaborate with a wide range of industries: consumer goods, retail, technology, non-profit, fashion, food & beverage, and more. Our focus is on brands that want to strengthen their visual identity, digital products, or campaigns.

  • What does Branding mean at Studio Moonshine?

    Branding includes everything from brand strategy and visual identity to logos and positioning. We ensure your brand is clear, credible, and distinctive, with values and style that resonate with your audience.

  • How do you approach UX Design?

    UX Design at Studio Moonshine includes user research, aligning user needs with business goals, wireframes, prototypes, iterations, and usability testing. Our goal is to create intuitive and effective digital experiences.

  • How does Art Direction work at Studio Moonshine?

    Art Direction means setting visual style guidelines such as moodboards, style frames, photoshoots/video, campaign visual systems, and guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.

  • What is Graphic Design at Studio Moonshine?

    Graphic Design covers everything related to visual communication: print, digital media, illustrations, typography, and layout. It supports branding, campaigns, packaging, and other marketing materials.

  • Do you offer Packaging Design?

    Yes. Packaging design is one of our specialties — creating packaging that is functional, visually appealing, and aligned with the brand identity so the product stands out and connects with the customer.

  • What does Product Design include?

    Product Design goes beyond appearance: we combine user research, strategy, concept development, prototyping, and testing. The goal is to create a product that is functional, user-friendly, and market-ready.

  • What is Rapid Prototyping and why is it important?

    Rapid prototyping means building quick, minimal viable prototypes — digital or physical — to test and validate ideas. It helps detect issues early, reduce costs, and gain better insights into what works for users.

  • How do your Workshops work?

    Workshops can be used for strategic thinking, idea generation, aligning stakeholders, gathering user insights, or shaping creative concepts. They can be part of branding, design sprints, or product development.

  • How long does an average project take?

    It depends on scope and complexity. Smaller branding or identity projects take less time, while product design with prototyping and testing takes longer. We always start with a discovery phase to define expectations. (

  • How much does a branding or product design project cost?

    Costs vary depending on services, scope, complexity, and deliverables. We create tailor-made quotes, whether you need branding only or a complete package including product design, UX, art direction, and more.

  • How does your collaboration process work (workflow)?

    Our process usually starts with discovery & research → strategy & alignment → concept development → prototyping & testing → refinements → delivery & support. We ensure clear communication and regular feedback moments.

  • Do you also design digital products such as websites and apps?

    Yes. UX and UI design are part of our services, covering digital product experiences such as websites and apps. We design interactions, user flows, and visual components for digital platforms.

  • How do you ensure consistency across brand touchpoints?

    Through visual style guides, art direction systems, campaign guidelines, and regular quality checks of outputs such as photography, video, print, and digital. This ensures a recognizable brand identity everywhere.

  • How do you involve users or clients in the design process?

    We use user research, personas, user journeys, usability testing, feedback rounds, and prototyping to make sure products and services are tailored to real needs and situations.

  • Can Studio Moonshine handle international projects?

    Yes. With experience across industries and international clients, Studio Moonshine is well-suited for global projects. Digital deliverables make remote collaboration easy and effective.