AUXARCZEN

pronounced: OZARK ZEN

STUDIO

AUXARCZEN WORKS WITH CLIENTS AT EVERY BUDGET LEVEL

AT THE HEART OF THE STUDIO

We are a creative branding studio located in Taos, New Mexico dedicated to helping makers, artists, authors, and small businesses express their authentic voice. We blend strategy with handcrafted design, creating identities shaped by honesty, clarity, and a deep sense of place.

WHY AUXARCZEN STUDIO?

Auxarczen Studio is about knowing when to add something and when to leave it alone. We design visual identities, book covers, and brand systems with a sense of place and patience. Our work is shaped by wide spaces, strong lines, and the belief that clarity is more powerful than decoration.

THROUGH AUXARCZEN STUDIO WE

Create book cover & album art
Develop brand strategy & identity design
Create author branding and marketing materials
Create logo & visual systems
Develop website & digital presence design
Create merchandise (T-shirts, mugs, stickers)
Provide photography & creative direction

EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK

DIVING INTO THE PROCESS

All of Michael's book cover ideas arrive about a third of the way through the first reading of the manuscript. Much of this story takes place outdoors and in a small community with a town center. Michael envisioned a bird watching all of the goings on from above. Seeing clearly, by accident, the splintered story as a whole, but unable to warn anyone. The author mentioned adding the sun to the front cover, little did he know, he finalized the back cover at the same time.

Logo for winter ski lodge. We had a completed logo and at the last minute a change of name for the lodge took place under new ownership. Suddenly the size of the name had doubled and lengthened. We also had a series of sports activities noted with icons along the bottom. So Michael reversed the balance and went with one icon to accommodate the longer, heavier name. The logo now has a nice balanced diamond shape. Problem solved.

This is the third book cover Michael has done for Matt. Matt is lovely to work with, he gives the studio free reign where his covers are concerned and his stories bleed images, lots to work with. Michael tends to shy away from literal images that reflect the story within. His first instinct is to lean toward keeping the mystery of the story intact. This story was different and screamed for a road cover as it is a road novel. Jennifer Cartright, our house photographer, knew exactly where she wanted to capture the images. Every image in the book and on the cover were taken at one intersection, turning 360 degrees and snapping away. Complete inspiration turned reality.

LET'S TALK - CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR NEXT PROJECT AT

auxarczen@gmail.com

(505) 596-7500

AUXARCZEN

pronounced: OZARK ZEN

We are a creative branding studio located in Taos, New Mexico dedicated to helping makers, artists, authors, and small businesses express their authentic voice. We blend strategy with handcrafted design, creating identities shaped by honesty, clarity, and a deep sense of place.

WHY AUXARCZEN STUDIO?

Auxarczen Studio is about knowing when to add something and when to leave it alone.​ We design visual identities, book covers, and brand systems with a sense of place and patience. Our work is shaped by wide spaces, strong lines, and the belief that clarity is more powerful than decoration.

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Create book cover & album art

Develop brand strategy & identity design

Create author branding and marketing materials

Create logo & visual systems

Develop website & digital presence design

Create merchandise (T-shirts, mugs, stickers)

Provide photography & creative direction

EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK

DIVING INTO THE PROCESS

Auxarczen Studio is about knowing when to add something and when to leave it alone. We design visual identities, book covers, and brand systems with a sense of place and patience. Our work is shaped by wide spaces, strong lines, and the belief that clarity is more powerful than decoration.