We're curious and hold
ourselves to high standards.

We ask a lot of questions. We challenge what doesn't convince us. We listen. We debate when we disagree. We don't fall in love with the first idea that comes to mind, and we're the first to critique our own work because we want to make sure it's the best we can do.

At Sed, conversations are honest and direct. Because without discomfort, there is no growth.

“When a brand is visually appealing, it attracts the attention of potential customers while also fostering a strong sense of pride and belonging among its employees.”
Jose B. Design Director

We've been creating
and strengthening brands for

12 years

We've worked on
over 200 projects

+200

We love sharing
what we've learned

+20 talks

Daniela Nicholson

Founding Partner and Creative & Strategy Director

She holds a Master's degree in Branding from ELISAVA in Barcelona and a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Lima. She has 20 years of experience in brand strategy and development. In 2008, she received a scholarship from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), which allowed her to pursue specialized studies in Spain. Before founding Sed, she worked at advertising agencies, content companies, and a digital business incubator, experiences that broadened her perspective on brands and business.

At Sed, she leads brand strategy and creative direction, helping companies understand what makes them different and how to turn those qualities into brands with personality, relevance, and value. Her approach begins with asking the right questions, understanding people and businesses, and translating those insights into authentic brand positioning, concepts, and visual and verbal identities. She has taught at the University of Lima, is a public speaker, and has contributed to opinion blogs such as "Detrás del Branding" for the newspaper Gestión and Brandemia.

Jose Bernal

Partner and Design Director

He studied Graphic Design at Escola d’Art Pau Gargallo and Escola Massana in Barcelona, where he began his professional career in the hospitality industry. In 2014, he joined Sed as a graphic designer. His journey within the studio led him to take on the role of Art Director and, in 2018, Design Director. In 2020, he became a partner.

With over 12 years of experience in brand development, he currently leads Sed’s design team, working closely with the strategy and creative direction teams. Throughout his career, he has contributed to projects for more than 300 clients, overseeing the development of visual identities from initial explorations through to their implementation across packaging, physical spaces, and digital platforms.

He has also shared his experience through talks at institutions such as PUCP, UPC, and Toulouse Lautrec. During his tenure as Design Director, projects developed alongside the Sed team have received five LAD Awards.

Talks, courses, podcasts, and articles.

Jose Bernal

  • “Designing Brands with Personality” – Design Week UPC 2021
  • Behance Review – Behance UPC 2017
  • “Branding with Plenty of Sed” – Design Week UPC 2023
  • “Where Legacy Lives” – OFF the record 2025
  • “Designing from Experience” – Toulouse Talks 2026

Daniela Nicholson

  • Course: “Brand Image and Reputation” – Universidad de Lima, Faculty of Communication 2011
  • Course: “Branding” – Toulouse Lautrec, Diploma in Restaurant Design 2014
  • Talk: “6 Keys to Creating Valuable Brands” – 1st ASEP Entrepreneurs Summit 2016
  • Webinar “Instructions and Tips for Creating Valuable Brands” – Emprende UP 2018
  • “On Words and Brands” – Domestika 2019
  • Talk and Workshop: “Building and Managing Valuable Brands” – APD – Association for Management Progress 2019
  • Webinar “Designing with Personality” – UPC 2021
  • Talk: Design Matters Mexico – Design Matters 2024
  • Podcast “Master in Branding” – Era Digital 2025
  • Talk: “Branding as a Competitive Advantage in the Real Estate Sector” – ENASEI 2025
  • Jury Member Effie Awards Peru – Effie Peru 2026
  • Jury Member Best Branding Awards Peru – Grupo Valora 2026
  • El Boquerón 2016
  • Armando paredes 2016
  • Web Sed 2018
  • Inkani 2021
  • Kusi Foods 2024

We love what we do so much that, every now and then, we even win awards.

Team

Daniela Nicholson
Daniela Nicholson Founding Partner and Creative & Strategy Director
Jose Bernal
Jose Bernal Partner and Design Director
Eliana García
Eliana García Business Development and Marketing
Thiara Cobos
Thiara Cobos Project Coordinator
Angelo Guillen
Angelo Guillen Designer
Natalia Dávila
Natalia Dávila Designer
Lorena Córdova
Lorena Córdova Designer
Renzo Porcile
Renzo Porcile Brand Strategist
Cesar Llerena
Cesar Llerena Motion Graphic
Leonardo Guerra
Leonardo Guerra UI Designer
Elsa Machuca
Elsa Machuca Administrative Coordinator

Contact

[email protected]

(+51) 919 297 524

Av. San Martin 674,

Barranco - Lima, Perú

    If we're going to work together, we probably won't always agree. And that's a good sign. The best brands are born from the best conversations.