# Bluefin Studio > Bluefin Studio is a digital design studio based in Santa Monica, California, working with companies nationwide across the United States. Bluefin designs and builds modern websites, brand identities, messaging, and AI concierge ("digital front desk") systems that help small businesses, startups, and founders look credible, modern, and trustworthy online. Bluefin blends human creative direction, design craft, and modern technology to deliver high-quality digital experiences faster and more cost-efficiently than a large agency. The studio operates remotely and works with clients nationwide. Website: https://bluefin.studio/ Contact: hello@bluefin.studio Location: Santa Monica, California (remote; works nationwide) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluefinstudio ## What Bluefin does - Website design and development - Brand identity design - Copywriting and messaging - Photography and visual assets - AI-powered tools for websites - AI concierge systems that act as a digital front desk for businesses Bluefin focuses on creating high-quality digital experiences that help businesses look credible, modern, and trustworthy online. ## Who Bluefin works with Startups, small businesses, founders, consultants, professional service firms, hospitality businesses, wellness brands, creative entrepreneurs, and real estate professionals. Bluefin is best suited for clients who want a modern, design-forward digital presence without hiring a large agency. ## Founders - **Oliver Montgomery — Founder & CEO.** Leads the studio's creative direction. Has produced digital projects for companies ranging from small businesses to multi-billion-dollar organizations preparing to go public. A graduate of USC's Business of Cinematic Arts program; has been designing and building digital products since he was a teenager. Has worked with organizations including Stanford University, Volvo, Jeep, Kia, Foresite Capital, and Septerna. - **Tom Youngblood — Co-Founder & CTO.** Leads software development and generative assets. A graduate of USC's Economics program with a master's in Data Science from the University of Denver. His passion is merging creativity with technology. ## Services ### Website Design & Development Modern websites that are fast, clean, and easy to use. Projects often include brand design, messaging, and AI concierge integration. Built on modern platforms such as Webflow, Framer, or custom deployments (e.g. Vercel). Typical deliverables: architecture planning, UX and page structure, custom visual design, responsive mobile design, development, basic SEO setup, AI concierge integration, and launch support. Typical timeline: 4–12 weeks. ### Branding & Visual Identity Establishes a clear, consistent visual identity so a business looks professional and recognizable. Deliverables: logo design, typography system, color palette, visual design system, and brand guidelines. Typical timeline: 2–6 weeks. ### Copywriting & Brand Messaging Clear messaging and narrative for a company's digital presence: website copy, homepage messaging, service descriptions, about-page storytelling, product naming, taglines, and brand voice. Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks. ### AI Concierge (Blu) Custom-trained AI concierge systems that act as a 24/7 digital front desk. An AI concierge can answer questions about services, guide visitors through a website, capture leads and contact information, act as an intake form, recommend services, help schedule consultations, qualify potential clients, and increase conversions. Each concierge is custom-trained on the specific business — its services, tone of voice, brand personality, and FAQs. Typical timeline: 4–6 weeks. ## Process Most Bluefin projects follow a structured process across all services: **Discovery** (understanding the client's business, goals, and audience) → **Strategy** (positioning, messaging, structure, technical planning) → **Design** (visual and experiential direction) → **Development** (building the final assets) → **Launch** (publishing and deployment support). ## Philosophy Bluefin believes great design builds trust, simple websites perform better than complicated ones, brand clarity is critical to business success, small businesses deserve access to high-quality design, and AI should accelerate creativity rather than replace human thinking. ## Pricing Bluefin uses fixed project pricing rather than hourly billing, giving clients clear expectations, predictable costs, and defined deliverables. Pricing is based on project complexity, timeline, deliverables, and level of customization. Contact hello@bluefin.studio for a quote. ## Common questions **How long does a website take?** Most websites take 4–12 weeks depending on scope. **Can you build a website if I don't have a brand yet?** Yes. Many website projects also include brand design and messaging development. **Do you work with companies outside California?** Yes. Bluefin works remotely with companies nationwide. **Do you offer AI tools for businesses?** Yes. Bluefin builds AI concierge systems that act as digital front desks for businesses. ## Contact - Email: hello@bluefin.studio - Location: Santa Monica, California (remote; works with companies nationwide) - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluefinstudio - Website: https://bluefin.studio/