Tanaan Studio
Independent Design and Art Direction · Tas-Sliema, Malta
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Tanaan Studio is an independent creative and design studio in Sliema, Malta, run by designer and art director Juan Matarranz. It covers branding, product design, UX and UI, web design, advertising and AI-assisted creative work. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Tanaan Studio is the independent practice of Juan Matarranz, a multidisciplinary designer and art director with more than 25 years of experience across brand identity, product design, UX and UI, web design and digital graphics. It works from Sliema, the busy seafront town on Malta's north-east coast, and combines strategy, creativity, design and technology to help companies build distinctive brands and products.
The studio is listed on VisitMalta.co.uk with our graphic designers in Malta. It will suit businesses that want one senior creative to handle the full journey, from the first idea to the finished logo, interface or printed piece.
How the studio works
Every project is approached from concept to execution, mixing different disciplines and tools to find the right answer for each challenge. Generative AI is increasingly part of that process, used to explore ideas, develop visual concepts, prototype and produce content more quickly and flexibly. The studio lists creative AI and AI workflows alongside graphic design, UI and UX, branding, product design and art direction.
The design philosophy is that good work should look right, communicate clearly, solve a problem and make people feel something. Failure is treated as part of the process, and the studio prefers to take creative risks rather than play it safe. He holds certifications in digital technology direction and in photography from CEV.
Selected projects
The portfolio runs from restaurants to games. Brasserie Rodin is a restaurant website designed to be elegant and easy to use, with an easy reservation method for both desktop and mobile devices, along with a drinks menu. Yokozuma Socks is a set of funny socks designed to promote the launch of a sumo game.
A long run of work for the iGaming supplier Yggdrasil includes the 2019 company kick-off in Krakow, Poland, a two-day event for staff from around the world. The Casino Royale and Art Deco theme shaped merchandise, digital and printed material that branded each venue. Another project is Yggdrasil's Kitchen, a cookbook where games meet food. Our iGaming in Malta guide explains why this sector matters on the island.
Other work includes a brand identity for Neuryvas, a neurological clinic, with a colourful, cheerful logotype and consistent stationery, plus casino rebrands, adverts, illustrations and digital campaigns.
Skills and services
The studio lists creative direction, concept development, problem solving, leading teams, branding, product design, UX and UI, design systems, advertising, typography, sketching and digital art, together with HTML and CSS. In practice that means a client can brief logos, packaging, websites, apps, adverts or retouched images in one conversation. For a UK company, working with a single designer in a similar time zone makes feedback simple: you speak to the person who makes the work, agree the direction, and see ideas develop without layers of account management. A small studio also suits start-ups that need a brand, a site and a few printed items at the same time, and larger firms that need extra creative capacity for one campaign. Freelancers and remote workers weighing a base on the island might also read our digital nomad guide and our Malta relocation guide.
Around Sliema
Sliema is easy to explore on foot, with a promenade, shops and cafes all close together, so an appointment at the studio fits neatly into a wider day out. See our things to do in Malta for more ideas. Close to the studio in our directory are Accurit Accountancy, the Accredited Agent for the Malta Residence and Visa Programme and Adventure Cruises Malta, a boat charter company. If you are staying nearby, see our guide to hotels in Sliema and our Valletta guide covers a day out in the capital, which is a short trip away.
To discuss a project, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Tanaan Studio.
Questions about Tanaan Studio
What does Tanaan Studio do?
Tanaan Studio is an independent creative and design studio covering branding, logos, product design, UX and UI, web design, art direction, advertising, illustration, digital graphics and AI-driven creative workflows.
Who runs Tanaan Studio?
The studio is run by Juan Matarranz, a multidisciplinary designer and art director with over 25 years of experience in brand identity, product design, UX and UI, web design and digital graphics.
Where is Tanaan Studio?
The studio is on Sir Luigi Camilleri Street in Sliema, on Malta's north-east coast. Opening hours are not published, so use the enquiry form on this page to arrange a conversation or appointment.
Does the studio use artificial intelligence?
Yes. Generative AI is part of the process, used to explore ideas, develop visual concepts, prototype and create content, alongside traditional design skills such as typography, sketching and art direction.
What kinds of projects has it done?
Examples include a restaurant website with online reservations, a launch sock design for a game, event branding for an iGaming supplier, a cookbook, and a brand identity for a neurological clinic.
How do I contact Tanaan Studio?
Send a short description of your project through the enquiry form on this VisitMalta.co.uk page. We will pass your message to the studio, which will reply to you directly. Prices are not published.
Practical information
Tanaan Studio is on Sir Luigi Camilleri Street in Sliema. The website does not give opening hours or prices, and its own contact page invites you to start a project, make an appointment or ask about employment. To talk about a project, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the studio.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Tanaan Studio website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.