Archid Studio

Designing Trust in the MENA Market

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Objective

Position Archid Studio — a B2B SaaS platform for architectural planning — as the go-to digital partner for developers and architecture firms in the MENA region.
The goal: break into a high-trust, high-spec market with zero awareness, limited budget, and establish market leadership through strategic brand building rather
than paid advertising.

The Challenge: The MENA architecture market is built on relationships, trust, and proven track records. It's a space where

High-spec technical expertise is table stakes

Local cultural credibility determines partnership potential

Clear cost-benefit logic and accreditation proof drive decisions

Data-Driven Creativity

Archid Studio had the technology — a powerful BIM-based design engine combining AI and data-driven tools for architectural design. But what they lacked was market presence, regional relevance, and the legitimacy needed to compete with established players.We had to introduce a completely unknown brand into a market that values stability over innovation, relationships over features.

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Our Solution: Design the Market Entry Like a Masterplan

We approached the GTM strategy as we would a major construction blueprint — with rigorous research, layered planning, and a focus on long-term structural value.Instead of launching with typical SaaS marketing, we built a brand architecture designed specifically for the MENA region's unique dynamics.

Strategic Foundation: Research-Driven Market Entry

Mapped decision-maker ecosystems and influence networks across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and key MENA markets

Interviewed local architects, permitting consultants, and developers to understand pain points

Analyzed industry language, media channels, and trusted information sources and Identified the gap between advanced technology capabilities and regional market needs

This research revealed a critical insight: the market wasn't looking for another software vendor. They needed a strategic architectural partner who understood both cutting-edge technology and local business culture.

Brand System & Strategic Positioning: We crafted a positioning platform rooted in three principles

Technical Authority

Emphasizing BIM-first approach, 2400+
in-house engineers, and UAE-based presence Cultural Fluency — Visual
system aligned with MENA architectural aesthetics and business values

Operational Clarity

Messaging focused on reducing costs, accelerating approvals, and delivering government-ready documentation

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Visual Identity & Design System

The brand needed to feel timeless, professional, and clearly engineered —
like the architectural plans it helps produce.

Design System Highlights

Color palette

Deep green and white — professional, regional, and environmentally conscious

Geometry-driven logo

References architectural foundations and drafting systems

Typography

Clean modern grotesque paired with architectural layout logic

The visual identity reflected both architectural rigor and regional sophistication, speaking the language of high-value urban development from visual cues to verbal tone.

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Strategic PR & Content Engine

To build authority without paid advertising, we created a tailored media and content strategy

PR & Media Activation

Built comprehensive PR map of regional architecture and business publications

Partnered with local journalists and editors to co-develop industry narratives

Created press kits and spokesperson preparation materials

Secured earned features in Construction Week Online, Business Today ME, and other key publications

Arranged speaking slots at high-profile development events in Dubai

To scale credibility, we developed a content constructor — a flexible system for producing high-quality blogs, whitepapers, decks, and media content 5x faster than traditional workflows.

Publish 30+ expert articles on ESG, BIM, digital twins, and MENA-specific innovation

Position Archid Studio as a thought leader, not just a software vendor

Generate inbound leads organically — with several major clients citing content as their engagement driver

The MENA region is experiencing unprecedented growth in ESG- and BIM-driven development. Developers increasingly seek: partners who understand local permitting and government requirements, documentation that aligns with tender specifications, design firms who communicate in terms of cost-efficiency and regulatory clarity. Our content and PR strategy positioned Archid at the center of these conversations, establishing them as the go-to expert on the intersection of technology and regional development needs.

Results

+50%

Website
conversion

-60%

Promotion
spend

+20%

Brand
awareness

5x

Faster content
production

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Beyond the Metrics: Building Market Infrastructure

The most significant achievement wasn't numerical — it was positional.Archid Studio transformed from an unknown startup into
a recognized market leader in data-driven architecture and sustainable planning.
The brand now combines advanced software capabilities with operational clarity, standing out in a market
where most players either overpromise
or underdeliver.Crucially, this market presence was built on insight, credibility, and strategic infrastructure — not advertising noise — mirroring the thoughtful approach used in the urban development projects their clients manage.

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Conclusion

We didn't just launch a brand. We engineered trust at scale.Archid Studio's success in the MENA market proves that when branding is built on relevance, research, and cultural precision — even an unknown name can become an industry authority.

No ads. No shortcuts. Just strategy that performs like architecture should: solid, elegant, and built to last.


The Archid transformation demonstrates that the most effective market entry isn't about having the best product — it's about building the most trusted relationship with your market, one strategic touchpoint at a time.

“They provide great support and we entered the market confidently, and now are seeing results in how the awareness about our brand increased...”

Artem Salikov
Dipl. Eng., PhD, MBA, CEO of Archid Studio

Team

Anastasiia Tebiakina
Brand Director
Olga Nikitina
Art Director
Sophie Shekhavtsova
Communications Director
Olesia Mishchenko
Project Manager
Yana Sashkina
Lead Designer
Elena Shabalina
Social Media Manager
Max Evenko
Lead Analyst
Natasha Efremenko
Analyst
Xsenia Tutushina
PR representative
Victoria Kyrchumaru
Brand Designer
Anastasiia Tebiakina
Brand Director
Konstantin Budarin
Editor