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Opus Magnum

Branding — Web — Print — Motion — Strategy

We build identities that don’t expire. Interfaces that don’t follow trends. Experiences that respect the viewer. Every pixel is a decision — we make sure it’s the right one.

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We don't follow
templates
we set the
standard.

Founded in 2022, Opus Magnum is a design studio that sides with essence over excess. We strip away noise — no trend-chasing, no ego-driven animations — and leave only work that communicates, resonates, and endures.

We take on 8–12 projects a year. Every client gets the full studio. Same people, same standard — from first conversation to final delivery.

47 Projects delivered
12 Industries covered
6 Years of practice
93% Clients return
I
“Less, but better” is not a slogan. It’s a discipline we practice daily.
II
Good design is invisible. Great design is unforgettable. We aim for the latter by mastering the former.
III
Every constraint is a gift. Budgets, deadlines, limitations — they force clarity. We don’t resist them, we use them.
IV
We design for the person who will use it, not the person who will judge it on Behance.

The people behind
the craft

Small team, no layers. Everyone here makes things. You talk to the people who do the work.

SJ
01

Serafim
Juryev

Founder / CEO

Young multi-discipline specialist leading the studio from day one. Full-stack developer, designer, and strategist — oversees every project from concept to deployment. Passionate about clean architecture and products that stand the test of time.

KK
02

Kirill
Khrulevich

Co-Founder / Top Manager

Co-founder and operational backbone of the studio. Handles business development, client relations, and project management. Ensures every project runs smoothly while maintaining the studio's creative standards.

MJ
03

Mitrofan
Juryev

Senior Developer

Senior engineer with deep mastery of C#, C++, and C. Builds high-performance systems and enterprise-grade solutions. Brings engineering rigor and sharp technical intuition to every challenge.

RJ
04

Rodion
Juryev

Legal Counsel

Over 30 years of practice in corporate and civil law. Provides full legal support — contracts, intellectual property, compliance, and dispute resolution. A trusted advisor with precision honed across three decades.

Selected work

A curated selection from our portfolio. Each project represents months of close collaboration, research, iteration, and refinement. We show six here — ask us about the other forty-one.

Mega — desktop Mega — mobile Mega — scroll

Mega

Web platform for the largest shopping center network in Kazakhstan. Central hub for stores, events, and promotions.

Web E-commerce Frontend Backend
Marina Medovikova — desktop Marina Medovikova — mobile Marina Medovikova — scroll

Marina Medovikova

Minimalist artist portfolio showcasing portraits and landscapes. Clean, gallery-like experience built around the artwork.

Web Portfolio Design Art
Hasei — desktop Hasei — mobile Hasei — scroll

Hasei

Telegram monetization platform with a striking black-and-white interface. No coding, no hassle — just revenue.

Web Platform Telegram SaaS
Juryev Law Firm — desktop Juryev Law Firm — mobile Juryev Law Firm — scroll

Juryev Law Firm

Corporate website for a St. Petersburg law firm with centuries of legal heritage. Trust, expertise, and tradition.

Web Corporate Legal Branding
Meetar — desktop Meetar — mobile Meetar — scroll

Meetar

Service platform connecting masters and clients. Smart search, clean profiles, and seamless booking.

Web App Platform Marketplace
LiveOK — desktop LiveOK — mobile LiveOK — scroll

LiveOK

Personal safety app. Daily check-in keeps loved ones informed — miss it, and emergency contacts get alerted instantly.

Web App Safety Healthcare

What we do

01

Brand Identity

Logo, visual system, guidelines — everything a brand needs to speak with one voice across every touchpoint.

  • Logo & mark design
  • Visual identity system
  • Brand guidelines
  • Naming & verbal identity
  • Tone of voice
02

Web Design & Development

Sites that load fast, read well, and convert without manipulating. Semantic HTML, zero bloat, real performance.

  • UI/UX design
  • Front-end development
  • Responsive & adaptive
  • CMS integration
  • Performance optimization
03

Print & Editorial

Books, catalogues, packaging — physical objects designed with the same precision we bring to screens.

  • Book design & layout
  • Catalogue production
  • Packaging design
  • Stationery & collateral
  • Print supervision
04

Strategy & Research

Brand audit, positioning, competitive analysis — the thinking that precedes and informs every visual decision.

  • Brand audit
  • Competitive analysis
  • Positioning & messaging
  • Audience research
  • Creative brief development
05

Motion & Animation

Micro-interactions, logo animations, explainer videos — movement with purpose, never decoration.

  • Logo animation
  • UI micro-interactions
  • Explainer videos
  • Social media motion
  • Lottie / SVG animation
06

Art Direction

Photography direction, illustration briefs, visual storytelling — ensuring every image serves the brand.

  • Photography direction
  • Illustration briefs
  • Visual storytelling
  • Content guidelines
  • Campaign visuals

Who we've worked with

A selection of companies and organisations that trusted us with their visual identity, digital presence, or strategic direction.

M10media Viduchi Meetar Elefanto Kit Business Community Juryev 3Decor Mega Center

Awards & features

2024 European Design Awards — Bronze Arcana Publishing, Web
2024 Awwwards — Site of the Day Forma Furniture, E-commerce
2023 Golden Bee — Winner Terroir Wine Bar, Identity
2023 St. Petersburg Art Book Fair — Shortlist Volkhonka Gallery, Catalogue
2022 Red Dot — Communication Design Manuscript Coffee, Packaging
2021 D&AD — Wood Pencil Solstice Architecture, Identity

What clients say

They didn’t give us what we asked for — they gave us what we actually needed. The identity they built for Terroir feels like it’s been part of the neighbourhood for fifty years. That’s exactly the point.

Mikhail Petrov Founder, Terroir Wine Bar

Working with Opus Magnum felt like working with surgeons. Precise, deliberate, zero wasted effort. The website they built loads in under a second and our readers finally have an experience that matches the quality of the writing.

Anna Sedova Editor-in-Chief, Arcana Publishing

Most studios show you a mood board and ask you to trust them. Opus Magnum showed us the strategy, the rationale, and three distinct directions — each one better than anything we’d seen before. The decision was hard because every option was excellent.

Oleg Karpov CEO, Forma Furniture

Common questions

How much does a typical project cost?

Brand identity projects start at 800,000 ₽. Websites start at 1,200,000 ₽. Complex projects combining strategy, identity, and web can range from 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 ₽. We provide a detailed estimate after the initial consultation — no surprises.

How long does a project take?

A focused brand identity takes 8–12 weeks. A website takes 10–16 weeks. A full-scope project (strategy + identity + web) takes 16–24 weeks. We don't rush, and we don't pad timelines. You get a detailed schedule before we start.

Do you work with clients outside St. Petersburg?

Absolutely. About half our clients are remote. We use structured video calls, shared Figma files, and documented feedback loops. The process works identically regardless of location. We’ve worked with clients in St. Petersburg, Kazan, Berlin, London, and Dubai.

What if we only need a logo?

We don't do isolated logos. A logo without a system is like a word without a language. Our minimum engagement includes a logo, core visual system, and usage guidelines. This ensures the mark works in context, not just in a presentation.

How do revisions work?

Each phase includes two rounds of structured feedback. We don't do unlimited revisions — that usually means the strategy wasn't right. If the foundation is solid, you won't need twenty iterations. Most clients approve within two rounds.

Can you work with our existing brand?

Yes. We do brand refreshes, redesigns, and extensions. Sometimes a brand needs a complete overhaul. Sometimes it needs surgery, not reconstruction. We’ll assess honestly and recommend the right scope during the initial consultation.

From the studio

Notes on design, process, and the things we care about. No SEO filler. No listicles. Just honest writing about the work.

January 2025

Why we stopped showing mood boards

For the first two years of the studio, we opened every brand project the same way most agencies do: with a mood board...

November 2024

The case for slower websites

There is a particular kind of violence in the way most websites treat attention. Not the slow violence of bad design, but something more insidious...

September 2024

On choosing constraints over options

Every project we take on begins with an act of reduction. Before we sketch a single letterform, we sit down and decide what we will not do...

July 2024

How Terroir Wine Bar came to life

The brief arrived in a single email, three sentences long. "I'm opening a wine bar on Patriarch's Ponds. I want it to feel like it's been here for forty years..."

May 2024

Typography as the brand itself

Most branding projects begin with a logo. When Arcana Publishing came to us, we proposed no logo at all. The typography system itself would be the brand...

March 2024

What clients actually care about

There is a particular kind of delusion that afflicts design studios in their early years. You believe that clients hire you for your taste...

Ready to build
something that
matters?

We take on 8–12 projects per year. If you’re serious about design that works and lasts, let’s talk. Initial consultation is free.

projects@opusmagnum.pro

Let’s make
something
lasting.

Tell us about your project. We respond within 24 hours on business days. Initial consultation is free — no obligations, no sales pitch. Just a conversation about your goals and whether we’re the right fit.

General inquiries hello@opusmagnum.pro
Press & partnerships press@opusmagnum.pro
Location

St. Petersburg, Russia Patriarshiye Prudy, 12/1, office 4 Mon–Fri, 10:00–19:00