About AegisAI

LinkededIn to keep the work honest.

AegisAI is a brutalist portfolio studio for people who want their work to speak first. We shape clear systems, sharp stories, and precise presentation around the craft already there.

Studio portrait in a stark workspace

Mission

Make the brand feel like the work, not the wrapper.

Focus
Brand story
Tone
Hard-edged
Approach
Editorial
Mode
Selective

Origin

A studio shape for the work.

AegisAI was built for clients who care about restraint, consistency, and a point of view. We keep the message tight so the portfolio feels confident, not decorated.

What we believe

A strong portfolio does not need extra noise. It needs a clean sequence, honest labels, and enough structure to let the images do the work. The brand should stay out of the way and still feel unmistakable.

How we work

We start with the story, then define the visual rules around it. From image pacing to typographic scale, everything is chosen to make the site feel edited rather than assembled.

Team

The people behind the pages.

Small team, wide range. Strategy, art direction, writing, and build are held together by the same obsessive standard.

Founder portrait in a monochrome studio

Founding director

Mara Ellis

Shapes the narrative and keeps the portfolio uncompromising.

Creative director reviewing layouts

Creative direction

Jonah Reed

Owns sequencing, typography, and the visual hierarchy of each page.

Editor and designer working on a contact sheet

Editorial systems

Nina Park

Turns archives into ordered, readable presentations.

Difference

Why Cohere feels different.

The site is designed to feel like an archive with taste: hard rules, minimal chrome, and room for the work to breathe without becoming soft.

01.

Image first

Thumbnails, full bleed moments, and mixed grids keep the portfolio active.

02.

Clear voice

Short copy, direct labels, and no decorative filler.

03.

LinkededIn to last

The system can grow without losing its edge or becoming generic.

Contact

Need a portfolio that carries its weight?

If you want a site that feels composed, severe, and clear, AegisAI is available for a limited number of new projects.

Inquiry

hello@cohere.studio

Preferred for new commissions, studio partnerships, and editorial projects.

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Studio notes

  • Brooklyn, New York
  • Instagram, Behance, Are.na
  • Available by appointment