Great news! aq studio IS now taking bookings for january & beyond!
 
We exist to
Get you noticed.
highlight your uniqueness.
& boost your direct bookings.

We'd like to kindly inform you that AQ Studio is officially closed for business for the festive season and will resume on the 16th of January 2023.

Thank you so much for the support and opportunity to serve you all this year.

Happy Holidays, everyone! See you in the new year!

HELLO - HABARI

We are AQ Studio. A one-of-a-kind creative digital marketing studio situated between Arusha, Dubai, and London.
We specialize in creating, executing, and delivering creative digital marketing strategies and campaigns for hotels, tour operators, and lifestyle brands that get them noticed, highlight their uniqueness and boost their direct bookings.

Our focus is on achieving success, pole pole - holistically, without compromising the quality of our work or sacrificing our mental health. So, we take on a limited number of projects and clients each month that we feel share our values & ethos.
featured projects
Before specializing in hotels, tour operators, and lifestyle brands, we worked with many companies, of all sizes across multiple industries.

See some of our case studies below. To see more, follow us on Instagram @aqstudio.digital
Social Media Pack
  • LOCATION: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
  • COMPLETED: MARCH 2022

Wonder is a new vitamin brand, with the tagline 'it's never too late to be curious about your health'. They aim to spread awareness about the benefits of implementing vitamins into your diet and educate those who don't regularly engage with the wellness space.

Here's what we offered them:
Branding
- Instagram Branding
- Packaging Design

Digital Marketing:
- Social Media Management (Instagram and Facebook)
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E-CRAFTSMEN
  • LOCATION: ARUSHA, TANZANIA
  • COMPLETED: JULY 2022
E-Craftsmen is an engineering technology services company that provides smart solutions that enable a connected world primarily through telecommunications, renewable energy and the Internet of Things (IoT). As a socially conscious brand, we (AQ Studio) want to be a part of Tanzania's own sustainable future so we helped E-Craftsmen showcase their expertise online, with a professional-looking website and social media presence.
HOW IT WORKS
Here's how we'll bring your brand to life & give you
THE FIVE-STAR TREATMENT YOU DESERVE
NEW BUSINESS Inquiry Form
Please download the form below and send to studio@theafricanquaintrelle.com
ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
To ensure the quality of our work and to give you the most value and attention for your investment, we take on a limited number of projects and clients each month that we feel share our values & ethos.
  • YES, IF YOU:
    • Love the styles of our recent work and aesthetics.
    • Understand this is a business investment + two-way relationship.
    • Are committed to ensuring project deadlines are met.
    • Are willing to give us design freedom according to your vision.
    • Are looking for a creative studio that likes to dots the "t's" and "i's".
  • NOT SO MUCH, IF YOU:
    • Are not sure where you want your business to go.
    • Haven't put time in to identifying your target audience.
    • Aren't open to new design ideas and or like to micro-manage.
    • Self-identify as picky, prone to tantrums or like to haggle over pricing and value.
    • Do not connect with our aesthetics.
    • Are looking for an on-call, boutique service.
    • Like to do things in a hurry.
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NOW FOR THE GOOD STUFF
OUR SERVICES
We have pioneered a new-age approach to our services, bringing you a seamless way to market your products and services in the digital age.
COMING SOON ...
BRANDING & IDENTITY DESIGN
- Physical Printing

CONTENT MARKETING
- Stop-Motion Animation
- 360 Product Animation

AQ AESTHETICS STUDIO

DIGITAL MARKETING
- Social Media Account Management
- Airbnb Account Management
- Advertise on our Podcast
- Feature on our Podcast + Get Reviewed By Us
- Custom PR Boxes
- Activate Your Brand Through Our Network
- Display Banner Ads On Flight TVs
- Display Banner Ads On Digital Billboards / Signage
- Display Banner Ads On TVs In Hotel Rooms/ Public Areas
- Run Email Marketing Campaigns
- Affiliate Marketing For Your Website

COURSE & WORKSHOP
- Social Media Marketing & Management Course
- Content Creation Workshop

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
- Restaurant Management System
- Hotel Central Reservation System
- Event Booking/Registration System
- Tour Operating Management System
- Digital Signage System for the Hospitality Industry

SHOP
- AQ Society Merch
- AQ Travel Itineraries
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OUR CLIENTS LOVE US
Frequently Asked
Questions
Let's get your questions answered, shall we?
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Still not sold?
Here are some more reasons why AQ Studio is the right choice for you.
1
Clean, minimalistic design to stand the test of time.
When it comes to design, we truly believe that less is more. Simple details and understated style often have more impact than a design that's loud or busy. We also believe that while trends come and go, classic always holds up.

Inspired by art, music, photography and wanderlust of the Swahili Coast, our designs tell a story. We like to think of them as small windows into a daydream. We're always thinking about how can we create items that are functional and beautiful in their simplicity.
2
Strategy is at the heart of it all
It's the thinking and planning before the doing; that sets you apart. Businesses that skip this crucial step lack the clarity and cohesion they need to stand out online or win the hearts of their target audience. By infusing strategy into all of our work, we'll give your brand the best possible footing for future success. Even better, when your brand is built on strategy, things like marketing and sales become so much easier. There's less guesswork … and more attracting clients that you absolutely adore.
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Serving brands around the world
We're based in three distinct markets, Dubai, London, Arusha, where elegant design inspiration surrounds us. However, our clients hail from all around the world. That's the beauty of online business – great partnerships are made from miles apart! We also find that our classic, minimalistic design style crosses all borders. So, whether you're a tour operator, lifestyle brand or hotel from Europe, North America, or beyond, we'd love to welcome you to AQ Studio.
NEW BUSINESS Inquiry Form
Please download the form below and send to studio@theafricanquaintrelle.com
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Gloria Marandu
CEO & Founder

Gloria is a highly skilled CEO with over seven years of experience in management, strategy development, and digital marketing. After working as the CEO of Marmalade Collective (A Digital Media Company) in the UK, and undertaking a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship at the University of Hull, Gloria grew tired of the exhausting, repetitive lifestyle that leaves no time for relaxation or enjoyment. Critical of traditional workplace norms and resistant to the back-to-the-office mandates, Gloria relocated to her motherland, Tanzania.

Determined to help Africa become the preferred destination for tourism. She embraced the pole-pole laid-back culture of Tanzania and founded a one-of-a-kind digital marketing studio to help increase both intra-African tourism and International tourism as well as work on her own terms.

Self-proclaimed as the African Quaintrelle {n.} an African woman who emphasizes a life of passion, expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life's pleasures. Gloria named her business "AQ Studio" to work with like-minded and ambitious brands in the hospitality and tourism sector.
FEELING A LITTLE STUCK?
LET'S FIX THAT!
Connect with us on: +255-764-160-918 or studio@theafricanquaintrelle.com for:
- General Inquiries
- Press Inquiries
- Contributor Submissions
- Hotel Submissions
- Partnership or Collaboration Requests

We serve businesses like you worldwide
Mon - Friday 09:00 - 16:00 GMT.
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